Perfected Detroit Dark Red Beets
(58 days). A re-selected strain of Detroit Dark Red. In our trial grounds it has made the best showing of any for color, shape and uniformity. In fact, we don't know how it can be improved. Medium in size and runs as regular and uniform as you could wish. Rich, deep dark red with absolutely no white rings or streaks. No side roots. Fine quality, sweet, tender flesh. Pkt. 15C; oz. 39C; ¼ lb. 1.00, postpaid
Originally listed in: 1956 Henry Fields Catalog
(58 days). A re-selected strain of Detroit Dark Red. In our trial grounds it has made the best showing of any for color, shape and uniformity. In fact, we don't know how it can be improved. Medium in size and runs as regular and uniform as you could wish. Rich, deep dark red with absolutely no white rings or streaks. No side roots. Fine quality, sweet, tender flesh. Pkt. 15C; oz. 39C; ¼ lb. 1.00, postpaid
Originally listed in: 1956 Henry Fields Catalog