Bastian's Early Blood Turnip
As early as the Bassano, but of a much darker color; small top; handsome shape; one of the standards for early market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., mail, 90c; lb., exp, 75c.
Bastian's Half Long Blood
A new Philadelphia sort of a fine dark color; a good grower. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., mail, 65c; lb., exp, 50c.
Crosby's Early Egyptian
This is a very superior strain of the Early Egyptian, made by one of the most noted of the market gardeners of Arlington, than which there are none higher in their profession in this country. While every other way as early and as good it makes a thicker beet than the common Egyptian. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., Mail, $1.50; lb., Exp, $1.25.
Dewing's Early Blood Turnip
Very symmetrical; free from fibrous roots; dark red. This has taken several first premiums at the Massachusetts State Fair. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., mail, 75c; lb., exp, 60c.
Early Bassano
One of the earliest. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., mail, 75c; lb., exp, 60c.
Early Blood Turnip
A standard sort; good for summer or winter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., mail, 75c; lb., exp, 60c.
Eclipse
The Eclipse, which I was the first to introduce into this country, has become immensely popular among market gardeners, proving to be just about as early as the Egyptian while it surpasses it as a beet for open air cultivation and is a much better variety either for table or for market. I might fill pages with recommendations, but a couple will answer as they set forth its strong points. I will only add that one of the best proofs of its merits is found in the fact that many of the largest seed dealers have sent to me for seed at any price to supply their customers. A prominent market gardener writes me; “In an experience of fifteen years Ii find the Eclipse surpasses all in earliness, color, smallness of top, smoothness, and moreover it is a splendid cropper.” From Mr. Alfred Duflote, of Paducah, KY. “I will recommend your Eclipse beet as one of the earliest now in cultivation. I sowed them with the Egyptian and I pulled Eclipse first, being larger beets. What I like about them is that they grow smoother than Egyptian and are globe shaped. All of the gardeners about here are surprised to see me with such fine beets. They all want me to send for seed for them next year.” pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., mail, $1.50
Egyptian
Earlier than Bassano. Tops remarkably small. I heartily recommend this valuable variety to the attention of market gardeners, who seek above every thing else, earliness. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., mail, 90c; lb., exp, $75c.
Golden Oval Mangold Wurtzel
The Ovoid Mangolds grow more symmetrical and freer of rootlets than the long sorts. They are heavier, bulk for bulk. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., mail, 65c; lb., exp, 50c.
Golden Tankard
Tankard shaped; flesh deep yellow with colored rings; good cropper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., mail, 65c; lb., exp, 50c.
Hatch's Early Turnip
Somewhat flat in shape; quite a favorite with some of the market gardeners around Boston. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., mail, 75c; lb., exp, 60c.
Henderson's Pine Apple
Excellent for family use. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., mail, 90c; lb., exp, 75c.
Knaurer's Improved Imperial
New. A standard German variety for making sugar. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., mail, 65c; lb., exp, 50c.
Long Smooth Dark Blood
Excellent for winter use; smooth skinned; flesh dark red. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., mail, 75c; lb., exp, 60c.
Norbiton Giant Mangold Wurtzel
An English variety which tends less to a hollow neck than the old Long Red kind; very extensively used. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., mail, 60c; lb., exp, 45c.
White Silesian
Raised in France for sugar, and excellent for feeding stock. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 15c; lb., mail, 55c; lb., exp, 40c.
Yellow Turnip
A very early sort, about as early as Bassano; of a beautiful golden yellow color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., mail, 90c; lb., exp, 75c.