STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY 



MOORESTOWN NEW JERSEV 



Carrot 



{Daucus Carota) 



History — A native of Europe, probably the British Isles. The horticultural improvement of the species is 

 credited to Holland; from thence it was introduced into EngUsh gardens during the reign of Queen EHzabeth. Theo- 

 phrastus, the Greek, and Pliny both speak of a carrot, but there seems some question as to whether our common 

 garden carrot was known before the Fifteenth Centmy. 



Most American varieties of CaiTot originated in France. Eastern market 

 gardeners, however, have developed strains which now hold a prominent place 

 in this country. 



No. 150. Early Scarlet Horn. Days to IVIaturity, 55. First hsted by 

 Hovey & Co., Boston, in 1834. A variety long in general use as a forcing 

 carrot and for outdoor cultivation in the early spring. As is the case ■nath 

 other quick-growing root crops, it quickly passes the edible stage, and, there- 

 fore, must be gathered immediately on maturity. The roots will attain a 

 length of about three inches. Thej^ are reddish orange in color, and the tops 

 are small. 



Pkt., 5p; oz., lOp; \ lb., 

 25,^; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, 

 postpaid; by express, 5 lbs. 

 or more, 80^ per lb. 



EARLY SCARLET HORN (x 2/3) 



No. 152. Chantenay. Days to Maturity, 65. This French 

 variety was introduced by Vilmorin, Andrieux & Co., of Paris, 

 and first listed in this country by Ferry in 1889. Chantenay 

 may be considered the standard carrot for all general purposes. 

 It is nearly two weeks earlier than Danvers Half-Long, and 

 is sUghtly shorter and more stump-rooted than that variety. 

 Its average length will be four and one-half inches, tapering 

 slightly from weU-set shoulders. The surface is smooth and a 

 deep orange color, the flesh very crisp and tender, a much desired 

 sort where quality is considered. 



Pkt., 5»5; oz., 10^; I lb., 25(!; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.50, postpaid; 

 by express, 5 lbs. or more, 80 per lb. 



OXHEART OR GUER\NDE (x 2/3) 



CHANTENAY (x 2/3) 



No. 154. Danvers Half-Long. Days to 

 Maturity, 80. A variety developed near Danvers, 

 Massachusetts, and first listed by Gregory in 1877. 

 Danvers Half-Long is a second early carrot, which 

 is adaptable to varying soil conditions. It differs 

 from the Chantenay in that it is perhaps two weeks 

 later in reaching maturity, and will average five and 

 one-half inches in length, tapering to a blimt point. 

 The average diameter of the root is slightly smaller 

 than Chantenay. The color is a rich, deep orange, and 

 the quality of the roots is excellent. Danvers Half- 

 Long is a very desirable carrot for stock purposes, 

 inasmuch as it \\\\\ produce a large tonnage per acre. 



Pkt., 5^; oz., lOf*; \ \h.,2H\ lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., 

 $4.50, postpaid ; by express, 5 lbs. or more, 80^ per lb. 



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