Elliott's 1894 catalogue (1894) Elliott's 1894 catalogue elliotts1894cata1894wmel Year: 1894 EARLY BLOOD TtJRNlP BEET. BEET. 0ne on7ice sows jo feet of drill; j to 6 lbs. for one acre. A rich, deep, open soil is best suited to the culture of Beet; fresh manure is undesirable, but land that has been well manured the previous year is highly suitable. For an early supply sow in spring, as soon as the ground be- comes fit to work, in drills about 1 foot apart and 2 inches deep, pressing the earth firmly upon the seed—a very important matter. For main crop sow the first week in May, and for winter
Elliott's 1894 catalogue (1894) Elliott's 1894 catalogue elliotts1894cata1894wmel Year: 1894 EARLY BLOOD TtJRNlP BEET. BEET. 0ne on7ice sows jo feet of drill; j to 6 lbs. for one acre. A rich, deep, open soil is best suited to the culture of Beet; fresh manure is undesirable, but land that has been well manured the previous year is highly suitable. For an early supply sow in spring, as soon as the ground be- comes fit to work, in drills about 1 foot apart and 2 inches deep, pressing the earth firmly upon the seed—a very important matter. For main crop sow the first week in May, and for winter use sow in June. When the plants have attained three or four leaves, thin out, so that they may stand 8 or 9 inches apart. Keep free from weeds by hand weeding and hoeing. Those in- tended for winter use may be taken up in October, and stored in dry sand in the cellar or outhouse. Before stor- ing, leaves and fibers must be trimmed off, but care must be taken not to bruise the main root. Lentz. Fine, round form, very smooth, dark blood-red, flesh very tender and sweet. Grows a very small top, and is a perfect keeper. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. Mammoth Chilian Beet. The leaves are over 3 feet in length by 1 foot in width, having a glistening varnish-like surface, contrasting finely with the broad mid-ribs of various bright shades of scarlet, crimson and yellow. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts. Dark Red Egyptian. The earliest variety, flat in shape, free from coarse roots, and with a small top; when full grown, becomes rather fibrous. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz,, 10 cts.; %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 'Early Blood Turnip. The leading early sort; very ten- der and of good flavor; also fine for late use. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; '/( lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. B E ET— Continued, Edmands' Early Turnip Beet. Deep blood skin and very dark flesh of best quality. Per pkt., 5cts.; oz., jOcts.; X lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. Early Eclipse.
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