Early Wonder or Boston Crosby Beets
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 skin with deep blood-red flesh and very little zoning. A very popular variety with market gardeners and unexcelled for the home garden. Pkt., 8c; oz., 15c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; lb., $1.55, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5lbs., $6.50
Originally listed in: 1947 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 skin with deep blood-red flesh and very little zoning. A very popular variety with market gardeners and unexcelled for the home garden. Pkt., 8c; oz., 15c; 1/4lb., 50c; 1/2lb., 90c; lb., $1.55, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5lbs., $6.50
Originally listed in: 1947 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book