Burpee's Improved Blood Beet
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.
Originally listed in: Burpee's Annual for 1916
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.
Originally listed in: Burpee's Annual for 1916