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Title: Buist's garden guide and almanac
Identifier: buistsgardenguid1896robe (find matches)
Year: 1896 (1890s)
Authors: Robert Buist Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Seeds; Vegetables; Flowers
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : Buist Seed Company
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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BUISTS GARDEN GUIDE. 43
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The Chirk Castle Mangel Wlirzel is a new variety of the Mammoth Long Red, which originated in Scotland. Its size is prodigious, and its pro- ductiveness unequalled. Speci- men roots have heen grown, weighing 56 pounds, and a whole crop averaged 38 pounds per root. It requires no more labor or care in its cultivation than the ordinary Mangel, but its yield is double that ot anv other variety. Per oz., 15 cts.; 4 oz., 40cts.; lb., $1.00) 5 lbs., $4.00; 10 lbs., $7.00. Champion Yellow Globe Mangel.—This is another famous English variety of large size, globe form, solid, produc- tive, and a good keeper. Pei oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.00. Orange Globe Mangel Wlirzel.—This variety, which is yearly coming into more general favor, is especially adapted for shallow soils, as half of it grows above ground; it is similar in shape to the Ruta Baga or Swede Turnip; the flesh is white, circled with yellow, and keeps perfectly sound until very late in Spring. Per oz., 10 cts.; £ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.00. Buist's Mammoth Prize Long- Red Mangel.—This excellent variety is the result of continuous and careful selection. It is not only distinct from, but far superior to any other Long Red Mangel in cultivation. The great characteristic of our improved stock is the broad shoulder and massive character of the bulb, by which a greater weight is obtained, without the coarseness which appears to be inherent to many stocks of Long Mangel. It is rich in feed- ing properties, and is much ap- preciated by the leading agricul- turists of this country. Is especi- ally adapted for deep rich soil, and its production is enormous, angle roots frequently weighing from 25 to 35 pounds. Per oz., 10 cts. lb-, 20 cts.; lb., 50 Uarter's Mammoth Prize Long Red Mangel.—This is the most celebrated English Variety, producing roots of prodigi- ous size, immensely productive and keeps as solid as a rock until late in Spring. Per oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb-, 50 cts.; 5 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00. lbs.; $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.00. Long Red Mangel.—A variety requiring deep, rich soil; flesh white, circled with red, very nutritious, and a good keeper. Ter oz., 10 cts.; J lb., 20 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.50.

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