Detroit Dark Red Beets
The best main crop beet. The roots are smooth, medium sized, globe-shaped. The skin is a dark blood red and the flesh is a solid vermilion-red with no zoning. Pkt., 8c; oz., 15c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; lb., $1.60 , postpaid. Not prepaid, 5lbs., $6.75
Originally listed in: 1947 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book
The best main crop beet. The roots are smooth, medium sized, globe-shaped. The skin is a dark blood red and the flesh is a solid vermilion-red with no zoning. Pkt., 8c; oz., 15c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; lb., $1.60 , postpaid. Not prepaid, 5lbs., $6.75
Originally listed in: 1947 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book
Detroit Dark Red Beets
(58 days). Improved variety. There are no white streaks or rings in this one. It is a deep, rich red color , inside and out. Tender, fine grained and sweet. Globe-shaped. Has small tap roots. Excellent for home gardener for freezing and canning. Also a good one for market gardener. A favorite. Pkt. 12C; 1 oz. 39C; ¼ lb. 1.00, postpaid.
Originally listed in: 1956 Henry Fields Catalog
(58 days). Improved variety. There are no white streaks or rings in this one. It is a deep, rich red color , inside and out. Tender, fine grained and sweet. Globe-shaped. Has small tap roots. Excellent for home gardener for freezing and canning. Also a good one for market gardener. A favorite. Pkt. 12C; 1 oz. 39C; ¼ lb. 1.00, postpaid.
Originally listed in: 1956 Henry Fields Catalog
Detroit Dark Red Beets
This beet is one of the best main crop, all-purpose beets in cultivation. For the home garden it is especially desirable on account of its exquisite quality, being sweet, tender and fine grained without any trace of woodiness or stringy tendency. The rich, dark red color makes an attractive dish on your table. Splendid for canning. For market gardeners, Detroit Dark Red is the best main crop sort known. Ready for use in 50 to 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $5.00.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds
This beet is one of the best main crop, all-purpose beets in cultivation. For the home garden it is especially desirable on account of its exquisite quality, being sweet, tender and fine grained without any trace of woodiness or stringy tendency. The rich, dark red color makes an attractive dish on your table. Splendid for canning. For market gardeners, Detroit Dark Red is the best main crop sort known. Ready for use in 50 to 55 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.20, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $5.00.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds
Detroit Dark Red Beets
One of the best main crop Beets in cultivation. It is especially desirable for the home garden on account of its exquisite quality, being sweet, tender, and fine grained. The rich dark red flesh is very attractive and it remains tender throughout the season. The foliage is small, slender and erect. Ready in about 48 days. Pkt (250 seeds) 5c; oz 15c.
Originally listed in: Mills Annual Seed Book, 1934
One of the best main crop Beets in cultivation. It is especially desirable for the home garden on account of its exquisite quality, being sweet, tender, and fine grained. The rich dark red flesh is very attractive and it remains tender throughout the season. The foliage is small, slender and erect. Ready in about 48 days. Pkt (250 seeds) 5c; oz 15c.
Originally listed in: Mills Annual Seed Book, 1934