935 B STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. 9 
Carrots. 
(Gelbe-Ruben.) | 
ONE OUNCE WILL SOW 100 FEET OF DRILL; 3 TO 4 POUNDS FOR AN ACRE. 
CULTURE OF CARROTS.—Carrots, to grow to perfection, require a deep, rich, sandy loam, well 
pulverized and deeply cultivated. Foran early crop, sow in [ay and June in drills about | foot apart, 
thinning out to 4 inches in the row; sow for winter crop in June and July. It is very important to 
tread the rows firmly after sowing the seed. 
V|MPROVED LONG ORANGE CARROT =e Nichols’ Long Orange Improved.—One of — HALF LONG CARROT. 
e most desirable for either garden or field culture. 
It grows to a large size, fair specimens averaging 12 
inches in length and 3 inches in diameter at the top. gx 
All who have cattle should raise a surplus of this car- 
rot for feeding milch cows during winter. It in- 
creases the flow of milk, and imparts to the butter a 
rich golden color. It is more largely used than any 
other variety by market gardeners. Packets, 5c. and 
Ioc. 4% pound, 25c. % pound, 4oc. I pound, 75c. 
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Halt Long Orange.—A handsome, cylindrical- 
shaped carrot of good size. It is of rich, dark orange 
color, grows to a large size, is smooth, and the flesh 
very close in texture, with little core. It is a first- 
class carrot for ail soils, and it is claimed that under 
good cultivation it will yield the greatest weight per 
acre, with the smallest length of root of-any now 
grown. Packets, 5c. and toc. 4% pound, 25c. 
Pound, 75c. 
“ Early Scarlet Horn.—tThis has always been the 
general favorite for an early crop. It is of a bright 
orange color, of delicate flavor. Owing to the short- 
ness of the root, it will grow in less depth of soil than 
any other variety. The seed which we grow has a 
beautiful color and form. Packets, 5c.and toc. \% 
pound, 25c. I pound, 75c. 
¥ Danvers.—A new variety, of decided merit, rich 
in color, and handsome shape, and stump-rooted. 
Packets, 5c. and Ioc. 2 ounces, I5c. 4 pound, 25c. 
¥% pound, 4oc. I pound, 75c. 
y Early Half-Long Scarlet Chantenay.—ls as 
early as the Early Horn, but of twice its size, with 
broad shoulders and the root tapering abruptly at the 
ends. Packet, 5c. I ounce, ioc. 2 ounces, 15c. 4% 
pound, 25c. 1 pound, 8oc. 
py Early Half Long Nantes.—A fine intermediate 
gattoe, Packet 5c. 1 ,etlnce, Loc..  2-o1nnces,. 15¢- 
\/ pound, 25c. I pound, 75c. 
Early Ox-Heart.—A French variety of recent introduction, which is a de- 
}Gded acquisition. It is intermediate between Half Long and Horn varieties, 
and is perfectly distinct; the shape is nearly oval, and color and quality all 
that can be desired. Packets, 5c. and Ioc. 2 ounces, I5c. % pouud, 25c. 
I pound, 75c. 
Henderson Intermediate Carrot.—One of the best main-crop carrots. 
<== _It is noted for its smooth-ness of shape, its tenderness of flesh, and beauty of 
color. It is free from any coarse, rank flavor in any stage of its growth. 
Packet, 5c. and loc. % pound, 25c. I pound, 75c. 
___ PRIDE OF THE MARKET CARROT. ___ EARLY RUBICON CARROT 
This beautiful, medium-size, pointed-root carrot is Is a Half Long Orange,{Stump-Rooted, 
just what gardeners wantforanearlycrop. Incolor, | Carrot, 
earliness, size, form, and shape it excels all other Of a beautiful deep-red orange color. It is earlier 
sorts, and, of course, sells itself. Every person who than Danvers, about the same length, but heavier and 
had it last year wants it again this season, and others thicker at the shoulder, making it more productive. 
: The leaves are also shorter, fewer, and finer. It isa 
should be quick ulti u utiful . 
q eee : 2D oR wonderfully heavy cropper, producing 30 to 4o tons 
carrots. Packet, 5c, Ounce, Ioc. }¢ pound, 3oc. to the acre under good culture. Packets, 5c. 
Pound, goc. Ounce, loc. % pound, 20c. Pound, 6oc. 
