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For the successful cultivation of this root the soil should be light (sandy soil 
best) and deeply tilled. For an early crop the seed should be sown as early as the grour| 
can be properly worked. For later crops it may be sown any time until about the midd|_ 
of June. Sow in rows about 15 inches apart. e] 
The seed can be best sown by mixing it in 
moist sand. Keep down weeds. Thin out 
young plants as soon as they can be handled, 
eaying them about four inches apart. 
loz. to 100 feet ofdrili, 3to 4 lbs. per acre in drills. 
WE DELIVER ALL SEEDS offered on 
this page FREE TO ANY POST- 
OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES. 
DEDUCT 10c PER POUND iF SHIPPED BY 
EXPRESS AT PURCHASERS’ EXPENSE. 
OUR CARROT SEED is alll 
grown from carefully selected 
roots. Of uniform size andl 
shape. 
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Milwaukee Market—In shape, colorand zen- 
eral appearance this sort.is an improve- 
ment on the well-known Danvers. Incolor 
it is an attractive bright orange, whilethe 
flesh is tender and sweet clear through, 
and is almost entirely free from core. It 
is one of the heaviest croppers we know 
of, and from its handsome appearance will 
make an excellent bunching carrot for 
market. Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10c;+ lb 30c; 11b..1 00 
Chantenay—aA half-long stump-rooted carrot 
resembling the old half-long Nantes yari- 
ety in appearance, but making a thicker 
root, and is much more productive and 
of superior quality. The best carrot for 
early market. Pkt., 5c; oz.. 10c; 4 Ib., 
30¢; 1 lb 1 00 
Danvers—No variety will produce more to the acre, with a minimum 
length of root, than this one. It is of medium length, heavy at the 
neck and quite smooth; color, a rich orange. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c: 
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Early Freneh Forcing—A valuable forcing variety, with short, stubby 
roots; Pkt,, 0;.08,, 10c;-3 Ib); B00;4 Ibis ene 1 00 
Early Scarlet Hern—Largely grown for early use; one of the best. 
Pkt., 5c; 0z., 10c; + lb., 250; 1 Ib 
Half-Long Red (Stump-rooted)—As the name implies, this is a Carrot 
intermediate in length between the short and long varieties. It is_ 
also a medium early, Pkt., 5c; oz., 100; + ID Rebes eles. 2. eens 90 
Half-Long Scariet Carentan—A good early sort, suitable for forcing; col- 
or, deep orange, Almost withoutcore. Pkt., 5c; 0z.,10c;41b., 25c;1]b. 90 
Large White Belgian—This variety is amazingly productive, and nothing can equal them as a winter feed for 
milch cows, as they greatly improve the quality and quantity of milk, and also impart a rich color to the 
butter. Horses do better on carrots than on any other of our root crops. Pkt., 5c; 0g., 10c; + Ib,, 15e3 1b. 50 
Long Orange improved—A large-growing, favorite variety; may be grown in the garden or as a field evop. It 
has long been a favorite stock sort, and in recent years has been much improved by selection of the best 
formed and. deepest colored roots, Pkt., 50; oz., 10c¢; 4 Ib., 2003 iL Wyte eS ee ee te 80 
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Ox Heart, or Guerande—A variety with short, thick roots, the 
diameter often exceeding the length. Color, bright orange; 
Eyed) and ane eroined) good ior table or stock, Pkt,, 5c; 02., | MILWAUKEE MARKET and | 
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« Valery (New Intermediate) : 
gradually and evenly from the shoulder, which averages 3 inches CARROTS for Market - 
Gardeners. 
