avoid this, waiter them thoroughly during a drought. 
deep in rows twelve inches apart. Thin oul lo three inches apart. If their growth is checked, carrots split and become rooly. To 
Make successive plantings so as to insure a constant supply all summer. 
| CARROT CULTURE—Prefers a deep, mellow soil. Sow seed in April for an early, or in July for a fall crop. Sow seed half an inch 
! | Seca may be sown from early Spring to as late as August 15th. 102. sows 125 feet of drill. * Recommended for Quick Freezing 
292 CORELESS “el, Fist 
The Most Popular of all Home Garden Carrots 
Its beautiful appearance alone wins favor for it wherever grown. 
Besides, its coreless, rich red-orange flesh possesses a sweet, 
melting tenderness that appeals even to those who otherwise 
are not fond of carrots. The shape is cylindrical, stump-rooted, 
about 6 inches long. It is clean skinned, smooth and very early. 
Season 68 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 60c; 14 lb., $1.80; Ib., $5. 25. 
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Grown extensively in California for shipment to the Eastern 
markets. It is an excellent variety for the home gardener, be- 
cause of its attractive appearance and high quality. The roots 
are about 8 inches long, slightly tapered, and at maturity practi- 
cally cylindrical and stump rooted. The skin is smooth, deep 
orange in color. The flesh is of fine SEL and exceptionally sweet. 
Season 77 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 55c; 14 Ib., $1.65; lb., $4.25. 
290 CHANTENAY ee 
A popular favorite for its rich orange-red color, its fine grained 
flesh, its superb flavor. Fully developed, it averages 6 inches in 
length, is broad at the neck and narrows gradually to a round, 
blunt base. 
In the latitude of New York, it may be sown in the latter part 
of April for an early crop, and from the 1st to the 20th of June 
for the main crop. Season 70 days. 
“ Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 55c; 14 |b., $1.65; Ib., $4.25. - 
307 SUPREME HALF LONG 
This new variety is an improved, more slender, coreless type of 
Danvers with shorter tops. The roots are 6 to 7 inches long, about 
2 inches in diameter at the shoulder and taper to a blunt tip. The 
skin is smooth and of an excellent deep color. The flesh is red- 
dish orange, tender, and of splendid flavor: The core is small and 
. of the same color as the flesh. Season 75 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 55c; 4 Ib., $1.65; Ib., $4.25. 
CARROT SUCCESSION COLLECTION 7 69 
Nantes Half Long Chantenay 
Danvers Half Long 
Price Collection 
312-A_ 1 pkt. each 3 varieties. ... 
312-B 1 oz. each 3 varieties 
ORDER ENOUGH SEED to make 
three or more sowings and ‘enjoy 
delicious young Carrots throughout 
the season. 
* 309 RED CORE CHANTENAY 
We feel confident that the popularity of this strain will outrival 
that of the old Chantenay, because in this type the core has been 
practically bred out. The color is also deeper And richer, which 
gives the beautifully-shaped roots an even more attractive 
appearance. In all other respects it possesses the fine qualities 
of its parent, Chantenay. Season 70 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 55c; 4 lb., $1.65; lb., $4.25. 
310 TENDERSWEET 
(See Color Plate, page 76.) 
The Sweetest, Tenderest and Hardiest Carrot Grown 
An outstanding sort for the home gardener because it represents 
quality at its zenith. It is a favorite with the market grower 
because its beautiful orange-red color and attractive appearance 
sell it on sight. The plant is distinct; the leaf-stalks dark purplish- 
green. The roots when fully matured average from 8 to 10 inches 
long. They taper slightly from shoulder to a blunt end. Season 
80 days. 
Price, pkt., 20c; oz., 60c; 14 lb., $1.80; Ib., $5.25. 
* 300 NANTES HALF LONG 
A shapely, stump-rooted variety. of medium size, and one of the 
best for private gardens for summer use; medium early. Season 
68 days. 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 60c; 14 Ib., $1.80; Ib., $5.25. 
294 DANVERS HALF LONG 
A dependable, handsome, half long cylindrical, stump-rooted 
Carrot of a rich dark-orange color; it grows to a large size, is ; 
smooth, and the flesh is very close in texture with very little 
core. It is a first-class Carrot for all soils, and has yielded 25 
to 30 tons per acre, with the smallest length of root of any now 
grown. It is more easily harvested than the longer types 
and is excellent to store for winter, for stock or table use. 
Season 75 days, 
Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.50; lb., $4.00. 
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