Sow seed of Carrots for winter storing in June. Carrots from earlier sowings are too old for winter use 



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Garden Carrots 



Either for Table Use or Winter Storing 

 Rich in Food Value. Easily Grown 



Culture.— Sow in drills in early spring until July. Cover ^^ to 1 inch deep, and press soil about seed; afterward thin plants to 2 to 6 Inches 

 Make rows 12 to 80 Inches apart. Use a packet to 60 feet of drill, au ounce to •lUO feet. 2 to 3 pounds to the a ere. Ready to use in 45 to 75 days. 



U8 Early Scarlet Horn 



The Popular Sort for Early Planting 



A variety of carrot long and favorably known to all growers. It is not 

 large, but is often used for earlj crop. It is sometimes used for forc- 

 ing. The flesh is tine grained and the color a deep orange. It has 

 small tops, and grows well in shallow soil. It matures in about 55 days. 

 Packet, 8 cents; ounce, 12 cents; qnarter pound, 30 cents; 

 pound, $1.00; 5 pounds, $4.50, postpaid. 



Customers may order half pounds at the pound rate, 2 pounds 

 or over at the 5 pound rate, postpedd. 



i52 Maulers Danvers Half Long 



The Popular Carrot for the Home Garden or Market 

 See Back Cover for Colored Illustration 



This variety is well adapted to all soils and sections, and some years 

 it leads our whole list as the best seller. It is half long in shape, 

 almost cylindrical, somewhat stump rooted, and of rich, dark orange 

 color. We claiin that it will yield greater bulk and weight for a given 

 length of root than any other carrot now grown. Over -10 tons per acre 

 of Maule's Danvers have been grown, and a yield of 25 to 31) tons per 

 acre is not uncommon. Jlatares its crop of beautiful shaped roots in 

 70 days. Grown extensively by market gardeners for bunching and 

 makes a handsome appearance on the market stalls; of the finest 

 quality and one of the most popular sorts for home use. 



Pachet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; quarter pound, 40 cents; 

 pound, SI. 25; 5 pounds, S5.00, postpaid. 



^55 Red St. Valery 



Known as a Pointed Rooted Danvers 



A desirable garden carrot, longer than 

 Danvers, tapering abruptly with pointed 

 roots, often called Pointed Danvers. The 

 root measures 10 to 12 inches in length. 

 Is very broad at the shoulder, tapers 

 evenly to the small tap root. It grows 

 smoothly and is sweet and tender; roots 

 are ready to pull in 70 days. Its color 

 is a rich reddish orange. For market 

 gardeners its beautiful appearance makes 

 it a rapid seller on the market stalls. As 

 a table carrot it is unsurpassed, while as 

 afield carrot its immense yield makes it 

 extremely valuable. 



Packet, 8 cents; ounce, 13 cents; 

 !4 pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00, poj^tpald. 



W a. AU Seeds, etc, 

 l\ Q fP listed Postpaid 

 * '*'*•*' are delivered to 

 your home or postotfice 

 free of charge 



147 Early Half 

 Long Scarlet 



U7 Early Half Long Scarlet 



The Favorite Slump Rooted Sort 



This is one of the best early stump rooted varie- 

 ties, and is coreless. The flesh is of a bright orange 

 color. It is early, has a smooth skin, and is most 

 excellent for table use. A good variety for both 

 home and market gardens. It will mature its 

 crop of roots in fiO days. 



Packet, 8 cents; ounce, 12 cents; 

 quarter pound. 30 cts; pound, $1.00, postpaid. 



H4 Extra Early Parisian Forcing 



The Earliest or First of All Carrot 



This carrot is one of sucii quick growth that we 

 think a good name for it is the radish carrot. 

 Matures quickly; in about 45 days. It has a very 

 fine neck and a rather hollow crown. Good for 

 forcing under glass or outdoor planting. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 

 quarter pound, 4Uct8.; pound, $1.25, postpaid. 



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