Will's Improved Blood Turnip Beet Beet
This is an exceptionally fine strain of Crosby's Egyptian. The roots are somewhat flattened though globular, and the skin a very dark red in color. The flesh is of a slightly lighter shade and lightly zoned. The best first early Beet and a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; ½ lb., 50c; 1 lb., 90c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.85.
Originally listed in: 1940 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book
This is an exceptionally fine strain of Crosby's Egyptian. The roots are somewhat flattened though globular, and the skin a very dark red in color. The flesh is of a slightly lighter shade and lightly zoned. The best first early Beet and a good keeper. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 30c; ½ lb., 50c; 1 lb., 90c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.85.
Originally listed in: 1940 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book