32 PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.—VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
= = CARROT .SS— 
German, Méhre.—French, Carotte—Spanish, Zanahoria. 
The Carrot, like other root crops, delights in a sandy loam, richly tilled. For early crops sow in spring as soon as the 
ground is in good working order; for later crops they may be sown any time until the middie of June. 
Sow in rows about 15 inches apart, thinning out to three or four inches between the plants. In field cul- 
ture, when grown for horses or cattle, the rows should be two feet apart, so that the crop can be worked 
by the Horse Cultivator. As carrot seed is slow to germinate, all precautions must be taken. 
Tf by mail in quantities of 14 Ib. and upward, postage must be added at the rate 
of 8c. per lb. 
HENDERSON’S INTERMEDIATE. A most excellent variety for either XK 
field or garden culture, large, symmetrical roots of a deep orange red; in SS 
size between the Half Long and Long Orange varieties. They are 
smooth and straight, and free from roughness. Thetops are small, 
considering the size of the roots. (See cut.) 10c. per pkt., 20c. per 
oz., 40c. per 14 lb., $1.25 per Ib. 
CHANTENAY HALF LONG SCARLET. A stump-rooted variety, 
somewhat resembling the well-known Nantes Carrot, but having a 
larger shoulder and being much more productive. 5c. per pkt., 
10c. per oz., 25¢e. per 14 Ib., 90e. per Ib. a 
loz. of Carrot 
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OXHEART OR GUERANDE. A French variety of recent in- 
troduction and a decided acquisition. It is intermediate 
between Half Long and Horn varieties and perfectly dis- 
tinet. The shape is nearly oval and the color and quality all 
phalican be desired. (See cut.) 5c¢. pkt., 10c. oz., 25e. 14 Ib., 
90e. lb. 
EARLY FRENCH FORCING. The earliest variety and one 
largely grown for forcing purposes. Itmakes asmall, almost 
globe-shaped root of an orange-red color. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 
15e. oz., 40c. 14 lb., $1.25 lh. 
EARLY SCARLET HORN. Favorite for early crop, but not 
large. Sold largely in New York markets bunched. It ma- 
tures 8 to 10 days earlier than the Long Orange, and is some- 
times used for forcing. (Seecut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 14 
lb., $1.00 1b. 
EARLY HALF LONG SCARLET CARENTAN. The skin 
is smooth, flesh red, and without any core or heart. It is ex- 
cellent for forcing, and for fine quality and perfect shape can 
hardly be surpassed. 5e. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 14 Ib., 90e. Ib. 
HALF LONG RED. (Stump-rooted.) In size and time of 
maturity it is between the Early Scarlet Horn and the Long 
Orange. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 14 Ib., 90e. 1b. 
EARLY HALF LONG SCARLET. (Pointed-rooted.) Differ- 
¥ ing from the preceding variety only in having a pointed instead 
= of astump or blunted root. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 14 1b.,90e. lb. 
LONG ORANGE IMPROVED. One of the most desirable for | LARGE WHITE BELGIAN. The lower part of the root is 
either garden or field culture. It grows to a large size, fair white 2 that SLOTS and pre ere NG eroue eee It is 
specimens averaging twelve inches in length, and three inches po acnsively ero wn for Bina eo 1D "HO a0) 05 EL il b., 60e. Ib. 
diameter at the top. All who have cattle should raise a surplus ; LOW BELGIAN. hen youn pe roots 2a) wt d and deli- 
of this carrot for feeding milch cows during winter. It in- | Cate; and when full grown, valuable for stock. 5c. pkt., 10c- 
creases the flow of milk and imparts to the butter a delicious | 04+» =9© 74 Ib., 60c. 1b. 
flavorandarich goldencolor. (See cut.) 5e. pkt., 15c. oz., 40c. re 
14 1b.. $1.00 Ib. = _ ee Se 
DANVERS. A handsome cylindrical-shaped Carrot of good size eeu ape aay Lae Suk ; 
and stump-rooted. Itis of a rich dark orange color, grows to a German, Seleri.—French, Celeri.—Spanish, Apis. 
large size, is smooth and the flesh very close in texture, with 1 oz. for 2,000 plants. 
little core. It is a first-class carrot for all soils, and itis claimed Sow in the open ground assoonas it is fit to work in April. In June and July, 
> ivati i ill vie } st weight per | Plantin rows 3 feet apart for the dwarf varieties, and 4 to 5 feet for the larger sorts, 
that under good cultivation it will yield the greate exe? and set6inchesapartinrows. About the middle of August we begin the “‘ earthing 
acre with the smallest length of root of any now grown. (See cut.) up” necessary for the blanching. For further details on Celery culture please 
5e. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 14 lb., 80c. lb. refer to the new edition of Peter Henderson’s book, ‘‘ Gardening for Profit.”” 
Our Prices this Season are Jower than ever. Read what we say on this subject on pages 7 and 2. 
