. Early Model. (See Specialties, page 4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., § Dark=leaved Globe page 4.) Pkt., 10 (See Specialties, cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \\b., 50 cts.; lb., $ Crosby's Egyptian. (See cut.) Ex- tremely early; and maybe grown either out of doors or under glass, and in either case ihe young Beets are fit for use at an early stage of their growth. It is thicker through than the old Egyptian, and this, together with the rich vermilion color, makes it a very attractive sort. The quality is excellent, being sweet and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 Cts.; £ lb.,
. Early Model. (See Specialties, page 4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., § Dark=leaved Globe page 4.) Pkt., 10 (See Specialties, cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \\b., 50 cts.; lb., $ Crosby's Egyptian. (See cut.) Ex- tremely early; and maybe grown either out of doors or under glass, and in either case ihe young Beets are fit for use at an early stage of their growth. It is thicker through than the old Egyptian, and this, together with the rich vermilion color, makes it a very attractive sort. The quality is excellent, being sweet and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 Cts.; £ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ Early Eclipse. Perfectly smooth and round; skin and flesh intense red. This variety is extremely early; in fact, one of the first to be ready for the table. It does not grow to large size, but is desirable for its earliness and sweet, tender qualitv. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ Extra Early Egyptian. An early variety, which is suitable for forcing and growing in the open garden. The tops are small and the Beets are rounded on top, but flat at bottom end. The color of flesh is dark and light red and the Beets are tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $ Detroit Dark Red. A choice variety of early turnip Beet, largely grown by both private and market gar- deners, and extremely desirable on account of its early maturity, small top and handsome appearance. The tops make an upright growth, thus allowing of planting in close rows, a valuable feature where space in the garden is limited. The Beet is somewhat globe shape, skin blood-red and flesh rich red, zoned with a darker shade. The Beets are sweet when cooked, and it is a splendid varietv for canning. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $ Dreer's Excelsior Blood. The attractive form and rich dark color of this Beet commend it to all. The lesh is blood-red, remarkably sweet and tender, re- taining all these qualities until it has attained an
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