Early Blood Turnip Beets
The standard early sort Blood red turnip-shaped, with small top tap-root, very tender, and good for early use and late keeping.
Originally listed in: 1881 D.M. Ferry Catalog

Early Blood turnip Beets
Early and of extra fine quality. The color is a rich dark red, and the beets are free from side or fibrous roots, being always smooth. Excellent for a main or summer crop, or for use in winter, as it is a good keeper. Tender, sweet, and crisp, and is in every way the standard sort for the home gardener. Ready for use in 45 days. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25c; lb., 75c, prepaid.
Originally listed in: 1935 Isbell's Seeds

Early Blood Turnip Beets
Dark red; fine flavor; good for winter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., 50c.
Originally listed in: 1904 Thorburn's Seeds

Early Blood Turnip Beets
A standard sort; good for summer or winter. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 20c; lb., mail, 75c; lb., exp, 60c.
Originally listed in: James J.H. Gregory's 1885 Retail Catalogue

Early Blood Turnip Beets
A standard sort, good for summer or winters. Per lb., 75c., oz., 10c., pkt., 5c.
Originally listed in: Livingston's Gardeners Seed List for 1878