. CARROTS 
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 deep im rows twelve. 
inches aparl. 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 15th. 
HENDERSON’S SELECTION OF SUPERIOR TABLE VARIETIES 
292 CORELESS (Henderson’s) 52%)" 310 TENDERSWEET (Henderson’s) 
The Most Popular of all Home Garden Carrots (See Color Plate, page 13) 
Its pea aU Dear ance sone wins ee for it wherever grown- The Sweetest, Tenderest and Hardiest Carrot Grown 
Besides, its coreless, rich red-orange flesh possesses a sweet» « : 
melting tenderness that appeals even to those who otherwise saatey a eee 198 the hemgeas dene 5 ee 
ae pe pone ee ae ees AGHA SUL, FO0te Ge cause its beautiful orange-red color and attractive appearance sells 
Pri pants ng: SOc: ¥4 Ib. $1.50: Ib., $4.00 Ty Vic it on sight. The plant is distinct; the leaf-stalks dark purplish- 
tice, pKt., 15c; 0z., 50c; %4 Ib., $1.50; lb., $4.00. green. The roots wien fully matured average from 8 to 10 inches 
long. They taper slightly from shoulder to a blunt end. 
289 CALIFORNIA BUNCHING Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; 14 Ib., $1.50; lb., $4.00. 
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 294 a BES eae Ss a 1 Half-Long) 
are about 8 inches long, slightly tapered, and at maturity practi- Catena e ae davk once ee plas er e Suny LOR 
3 ; ge size, is 
cally cylindrical and stump rooted. The skin is smooth, deep 2 t a : 
orange in color. The flesh is of fine grain, and exceptionally sweet. smooth, and the flesh is very close in texture with very little 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 14 Ib., 90c; lb., $2.50. core. Itisa first-class Carrot for all soils, and has yielded 25 
to 30 tons per acre, with the smallest length of root of any now. 
290 CHANTENAY grown. It is more easily harvested than the longer types, 
A popular favorite for its rich orange-red color, its fine grained and is excellent to store for winter, for stock or table use. 
flesh, its superb flavor. Fully developed, it averages 6 inches in Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 lb., 75c; lb., $1.75. 
length, is broad at the neck and narrows gradually to a round, 
picneebaaes ; g 304 LONG ORANGE (Improved) 
In the latitude of New York, it may be sown in the latter part An improved strain of this popular variety for either garden or 
of April for an early crop, and from the 1st to the 20th of June field culture, roots averaging 12 inches in length and 3 inches in 
for the main crop. (See illustration.) diameter at the top; an enormous yielder and a good keeper. 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 75c; lb., $1.75. Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c; Ib., $1.50. 
CHANTENAY 
298 EARLY SCARLET HORN = 
Early Scarlet Horn, or “‘Shorthorn’’ Carrot, is a very popular early variety, 3 to 4 inches 
long and 1% inches in diameter, blunt-rooted. : 
Price, pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 lb., 60c; Ib., $1.50. 
300 HALF-LONG RED STUMP-ROOTED (NANTES) 
A shapely, stump-rooted variety, of medium size, and one of the best for private gardens 
for summer use; medium early. 
Price, pkt., 10c;.0z., 30c; 1% lb., 90c; lb., $2.50. 
302 INTERMEDIATE (Henderson’s) 
A large, handsome, main crop variety, between half-long and long, with an enormous yield- 7 
ing capacity in deep soils. The root, 10 to 12 inches in length, is very broad at the neck. | 
2 to 3 inches through, and tapers evenly to the small tap-root. ; 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; \% lb., 60c; 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 attractive appearance. In 
all other respects it possesses the fine qualities of its parent, Chantenay. 
Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 4 Ib., 75c; lb., $1.75. : 
311 STREAMLINER 
The tops are rather short, but sufficiently strong to stand bunching and handling. The 
roots are smooth, very uniform, nearly cylindrical, and slightly longer than California ; : = 
Bunching. At maturity they are about 10 inches long by 1% inches at the shoulder. Skin Streamliner—A modern carrot for 
and flesh are deep orange in color. The core is small and uniformly red. modern gardens 
Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; 4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. ‘ 
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., 15c; oz., 35c; \% lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 
312 CARROT 
Succession Collection / 
Half long Nantes, Chantenay, Danvers. 
Price, Coll. 3 pkts., 25c; 1 oz. each, 60c. 
Please order Vegetable Seeds by the number prefixed to each variety. It will save you time in writing your order, 
and ours in filling it. 
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