CARROTS 



C ULT URE — Prefers a deep, mellow soil. Sow seed in April for an early, or in July for a fall crop. Sow seed half an inch 

 deep in rows twelve inches apart. Thin out to three inches apart. If their growth is checked, carrots split and become rooty. To 

 avoid this, water them thoroughly during a drought. Make successive plantings so as to insure a constant supply all summer. 

 Seed may be sown from early Spring to as late as August l$th. * 



HENDERSON'S SELECTION OF SUPERIOR TABLE VARIETIES 



292 CORELESS 



{See Color Plate, 

 page 22.) 

 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 earlv. 

 Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 60c; % lb., $1.80. 



289 CALIFORNIA BUNCHING 



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 grain, and exceptionally sweet. 

 Price, pkt.. 10c; oz., 50c; M lb., $1.50. 



290 CHANTENAY 



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. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz.. 50c; X lb.. SI. 50. 



310 TENDERSWEET 



(See Color Plate, page 22) 

 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 be- 

 cause its beautiful orange-red color and attractive appearance sells 

 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. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 55c; J4 lb.. Si. 55. 



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 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz.. 50c; M lb., $1.50. 



SUPREME HALF LONG 



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. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 60c; M lb., $1.80. 



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 reddish orange, tender, and of splendid flavor. The core is small 

 and of the same color as the flesh. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; M lb., $1.50. 



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 attrac- 

 tive appearance. In all other respects it possesses the fine 

 qualities of its parent, Chantenay. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; li lb., Si. 50. 



312 CARROT 

 SUCCESSION 

 COLLECTION 



Nantes 

 Half Long, 

 Chantenay, 



Danvers 

 Half Long 



Price Coll. 

 1 pkt. ea. . $ .30 

 1 oz. ea 1.50 



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The new edition of Henderson's Garden Guide and Record contains much valuable information on the cultivation and winter 

 storage of Carrots and other root crops; included without charge on request, with orders amounting to $4.00 or over. 



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