Burpee's Black-Red Ball
Remarkable for its uniform shape, deeply colored flesh and fine sweet flavor. The globe-shaped roots are smooth and free from any woody fiber. Both skin and flesh are of an unusually deep rich red; this intensity of color is retained when cooked, making the beets most attractive both for canning and pickling. Although very early (quickly reaching a diameter of two inches), yet, if left growing, the larger roots retain their fine flavor and deep coloring. One of the best varieties for market on account of its form, color of flesh, fine flavor, and earliness. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c; lb., $2.00
Remarkable for its uniform shape, deeply colored flesh and fine sweet flavor. The globe-shaped roots are smooth and free from any woody fiber. Both skin and flesh are of an unusually deep rich red; this intensity of color is retained when cooked, making the beets most attractive both for canning and pickling. Although very early (quickly reaching a diameter of two inches), yet, if left growing, the larger roots retain their fine flavor and deep coloring. One of the best varieties for market on account of its form, color of flesh, fine flavor, and earliness. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 60c; lb., $2.00
Burpee's Columbia
A superb early main-crop beet. The roots are of neat turnip shape, growing three to four inches in diameter, thick through, but quickly tapering in the lower portion; smooth and entirely free from small rootlets. Flesh deep blood-red, tender, and of rich flavor. The roots can be used early in the season when only partially grown, being ready for use almost as quickly as the Extra Early sorts and of better quality. It retains its choice quality and freedom from woodiness until the beets have reached their full size. Foliage is comparatively small, of a rich bronze color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75
A superb early main-crop beet. The roots are of neat turnip shape, growing three to four inches in diameter, thick through, but quickly tapering in the lower portion; smooth and entirely free from small rootlets. Flesh deep blood-red, tender, and of rich flavor. The roots can be used early in the season when only partially grown, being ready for use almost as quickly as the Extra Early sorts and of better quality. It retains its choice quality and freedom from woodiness until the beets have reached their full size. Foliage is comparatively small, of a rich bronze color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75
Burpee's Extra Early
This is fully as early as and of much finer quality than the Egyptian; roots slightly flattened, very smooth and regular. The flesh is in alternate rings of light and dark pink, is particularly tender and sweet. Matures quickly, makingg a fine market crop in seven to eight weeks from sowing the seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
This is fully as early as and of much finer quality than the Egyptian; roots slightly flattened, very smooth and regular. The flesh is in alternate rings of light and dark pink, is particularly tender and sweet. Matures quickly, makingg a fine market crop in seven to eight weeks from sowing the seed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
Burpee's Improved Blood
This is an improved strain of Early Blood Turnip Beet, having smooth round roots of medium size with dark-red flesh, fine grain, very sweet, and retaining its deep coloring when cooked. Tops are small and of uniform growth; the leaf, stems, and veinings being of dark red. It grows quickly and is of superior quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
This is an improved strain of Early Blood Turnip Beet, having smooth round roots of medium size with dark-red flesh, fine grain, very sweet, and retaining its deep coloring when cooked. Tops are small and of uniform growth; the leaf, stems, and veinings being of dark red. It grows quickly and is of superior quality. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
Crimson Globe
Of fine form with smooth skin. The tender flesh is a deep purplish crimson, slightly “zoned”; foliage small, of a rich bronze-purple. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
Of fine form with smooth skin. The tender flesh is a deep purplish crimson, slightly “zoned”; foliage small, of a rich bronze-purple. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25, postpaid.
Crosby's Egyptian
Roots are smooth and round in form; of finer quality than the regular Egyptian combined with same extra early maturity. Pkt, 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.50
Roots are smooth and round in form; of finer quality than the regular Egyptian combined with same extra early maturity. Pkt, 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.50
Dark Stinson
This is a finely bred variety for summer market. The roots average two and a half inches in diameter, with richly colored leaves only five inches in length. Beets are smooth and regular in form, with small tap-root. Flesh is fine-grained, free from any woodiness, even when fully grown, and is of dark red coloring. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.
This is a finely bred variety for summer market. The roots average two and a half inches in diameter, with richly colored leaves only five inches in length. Beets are smooth and regular in form, with small tap-root. Flesh is fine-grained, free from any woodiness, even when fully grown, and is of dark red coloring. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75.
Detroit Dark Red
Form globular or ovoid; smooth roots with small tops; skin blood-red; flesh dark red, zoned with a lighter shade, tender and sweet. A popular favorite for canning because of its extra deep dark-red color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.
Form globular or ovoid; smooth roots with small tops; skin blood-red; flesh dark red, zoned with a lighter shade, tender and sweet. A popular favorite for canning because of its extra deep dark-red color. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.50, postpaid.
Dewing's Improved
Quite early, round turnip shaped, of good size, with deeply colored flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
Quite early, round turnip shaped, of good size, with deeply colored flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
Early Model
Extremely early, of perfect globe form and finest quality. The foliage is very small. The beets are always smooth and of the deepest blood-red color while they quickly attain a good size. Early Model has become a great favorite with planters as one of the best first-earlies. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid.
Extremely early, of perfect globe form and finest quality. The foliage is very small. The beets are always smooth and of the deepest blood-red color while they quickly attain a good size. Early Model has become a great favorite with planters as one of the best first-earlies. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 50c; lb., $1.75, postpaid.
Early Petrograd
we were so delighted with the trials of this new beet at Fordhook, both in 1912 and 1913, that we determined to produce sufficient seed for introduction at a reasonable price. Thoroughly tested, it has been pronounced by growers both in America and England “the most perfect model” of an early round beet. The roots are of medium size, almost globular in form. The skin is of a dull dark crimson while the flesh is deep blood-red crimson throughout, fine grained, tender and very sweet. Foliage deep green with crimson veins and stalks. It is an ideal all-season variety, for while it grows a nice sized root quite early, it retains its tender, fresh qualities throughout the season. To have beets at their best for the home table direct from the garden, however. Petrograd, like all other varieties, should be pulled when quite small. Plant seed liberally, cook the beets whole, when only an inch in diameter, and you will enthuse over the wonderfully sweet “luscious” flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; ¼ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, postpaid.
we were so delighted with the trials of this new beet at Fordhook, both in 1912 and 1913, that we determined to produce sufficient seed for introduction at a reasonable price. Thoroughly tested, it has been pronounced by growers both in America and England “the most perfect model” of an early round beet. The roots are of medium size, almost globular in form. The skin is of a dull dark crimson while the flesh is deep blood-red crimson throughout, fine grained, tender and very sweet. Foliage deep green with crimson veins and stalks. It is an ideal all-season variety, for while it grows a nice sized root quite early, it retains its tender, fresh qualities throughout the season. To have beets at their best for the home table direct from the garden, however. Petrograd, like all other varieties, should be pulled when quite small. Plant seed liberally, cook the beets whole, when only an inch in diameter, and you will enthuse over the wonderfully sweet “luscious” flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; ¼ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50, postpaid.
Early Yellow Turnip
Both skin and flesh are a bright light yellow, in marked contrast to the deep-red coloring of the other strains; early and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c.
Both skin and flesh are a bright light yellow, in marked contrast to the deep-red coloring of the other strains; early and sweet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c.
Eclipse
Extra early, round, smooth, blood-red roots. Popular both for market and home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00
Extra early, round, smooth, blood-red roots. Popular both for market and home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00
Edmand's Early
The beets are of round form, very smooth, extra early, and of good marketable size. Skin and flesh deep blood-red; extremely tender. Pkt, 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
The beets are of round form, very smooth, extra early, and of good marketable size. Skin and flesh deep blood-red; extremely tender. Pkt, 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25.
Extra Early Egyptian
Grows extra quickly, producing flat, smooth, turnip-shaped roots two inches in diameter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
Grows extra quickly, producing flat, smooth, turnip-shaped roots two inches in diameter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; lb., $1.00, postpaid.
Long Smooth Blood-Red
Roots long, penetrating the soil deeply, but seldom growing more than two inches in diameter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25
Roots long, penetrating the soil deeply, but seldom growing more than two inches in diameter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25