Sow early in the spring in 
rows 12 to.30 in. apart. Cover 
with % in. of soil and press 
gently. Thin the plants to stand 
2 to 4in. apart in the row. Sow- 
ings should be made every two 
weeks until the early part of 
July. For tender carrots in the 
fall or for winter storing, the 
later plantingsare best. Storethe 
mature rootsin sand ina moist, 
cool cellar. A packet plants 30 
ft.; 1 oz. 200 ft.; 3 lbs. an acre. 
Improved Long 
ange 
Oxheart 
Maule’s + 
Golden Rod 
Ree 
145 Maule’s Golden Red * 
Half-long, stump-rooted, outstanding variety (75 days) 
S°% Seven to 8 in. long, 2 to 2% in. thick at the 
xz® shoulder; smooth and uniform, fine-grained, 
sweet, tender, and never becomes stringy or 
shows rings. Skin is bright orange; flesh is deep 
orange with a lighter colored, tender core. Highly 
recommended for winter keeping, and for market 
gardeners who wish a quality half-long, stump- 
rooted carrot somewhat deeper in color than 
Danvers and heavier in yield. When Mr. Maule 
146 Oxheart 
(70 days) Oxheart roots are 
broad, stocky, and __heart- 
shaped, and may be used from 
their earliest, tenderest stages 
right up to maturity when they 
reach a length of 51% to 6 in. At 
this size the roots are very 
broad, 3% to 4 in. across at the 
top and 2 to 2% in. at the 
base. Grows much better in 
hard or shallow soil than other 
varieties of carrots. 
Pkt. 10¢; 
oz. 40¢; 
Y, oz. 25¢; 
Y, Ib. $1.25 
Each year’s sales 
Pkt. 10¢; 
149 Nantes Half-Long 
S°% (8days) For quality, 
%q* flavor, and attractive ap- 
pearance it is one of the best. Six 
in. long and perfectly cylindrical, 
1 to 1% in. thick the whole 
length, ending abruptly in a 
small, thin tail. There is no core; 
the beautifully pure orange-scar- 
let flesh extends right through. 
Nantes roots are amazingly brit- 
tle, an indication of really supe- 
riorquality. Desirablefor freezing. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; 
oz. 45¢; 4 Ib. $1.35 
PLANT MAULE’S SEEDS WITH CONFIDENCE BASED ON 69 YEARS OF SERVICE 
brought this carrot back with him from France in ~ 
1900, he performed a lasting service to American 
gardeners. There was an immediate public appre- 
ciation of the strain, and now the popularity of 
the variety has grown to be really tremendous. 
exceed the previous record. If 
you are not already a Golden Rod grower, why not 
compare it with your favorite variety this year? 
Vy oz. 30¢; oz. 50¢; 1% Ib. $1.60 
153 Improved 
Long Orange 
(85 days) In deep, rich soil, the 
10 to 12 in. roots will penetrate 
readily and produce a gigantic 
crop. Roots are 134 to 2 in. 
thick at the shoulder, tapering 
to a point. Skin and flesh are 
bright orange. Do not attempt 
to grow this variety in shallow 
or rocky earth, but give it deep- - 
ly prepared soil and see what 
giants you can raise. : 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 20¢; 
oz. 35¢3 %4 Ib. $1.00 
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