Early Wonder or Boston Crosby Beet
This selection from Crosby's Egyptian is not as early as the Will's Improved. The roots are very uniform and more nearly globe-shaped with very small top and tap root, dark red sking with deep blood-red flesh and very little zoning. A very popular variety with market gardeners and unexcelled for the home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; ½ lb., 50c; lb., 90c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.85.
Originally listed in: 1940 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book
This selection from Crosby's Egyptian is not as early as the Will's Improved. The roots are very uniform and more nearly globe-shaped with very small top and tap root, dark red sking with deep blood-red flesh and very little zoning. A very popular variety with market gardeners and unexcelled for the home garden. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; ½ lb., 50c; lb., 90c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.85.
Originally listed in: 1940 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book