STOKES SEEDS 



CARROT ( 



DAUCUS-] 

 CAROTA 



Origin — A native ot Europe, probably the British Isles. The horticultural improvemtnt 

 of the species is crcJjird to Holland: from thence it was introduced into English gardens 

 during the reign of Queen Elizabetn. Theophrastus. the Greek, and Pliny both speak of a 

 Carrot, but there seems some question as to whether our common garden Carrol was known 

 before the Fifteenth Century. Most American varietifs of Carrot origmated in France. 



No. 20— CHANTENAY 



Days to maturity, 55-70. IntrcKluced by Vilmorin and 

 first listed in this country by Ferr>' in 1889. Chantenay 

 n\ay be considered the sTkndard Carrot for all general 

 purposes. In length it will average from 4 to 5 inches. Its 

 color is a rich orange-red. In shap)e the root is of great 

 uniformity, of the half-long type, smooth and free from 

 side rootlets. Chantenay is a finely bred type and one 

 which is planted with absolute confidence by many of the 

 largest growers. Our sales of this variety are now reaching 

 enormous proportions, a fact which is an indication of the 

 high merit of the strain. Price, delivered: oz., 10c; 

 Vi lb.. 25c; 1/2 lb., 4«c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., (a; 72c per lb.; 

 10 lbs., (3, 70c per lb.; 50 lbs., (a 65c per lb. 



No. 21 

 DANVERS HALF-LONG 



Days to maturity, 60-75. variety developed near 

 Dan vers, Mass., and first listed by Gregory in 1877. 

 Danvers is a main season Carrot, adaptable to various soil 

 conditions. It differs from Chantenay in that it is slightly 

 longer in reaching maturity and will average an inch cfr so 

 more in length, tapering to a blunt point. The average diameter 

 of the root is slightly smaller than Chantenay. The color is a 

 deep orange, but as a rule does not have the rich scarlet cast 

 which is sometimes present in Chantenay. On the other hand, 

 it is not so lilcelv to split in wet weather. Price, delivered: 

 oz., 10c; 1/4 lb., 25c; 1/2 lb., 40c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs.. ^ 72c per lb.; 

 10 lbs., 70c per lb.; 50 lbs., (a 65c per lb. 



No. 22— SCARLET NANTES 



Days to maturity, 65. This well-known early , table Carrot 

 is of French origin, and because of the delicate texture of the root 

 has been named "Coreless." This type of Carrot is largely 

 grown in the Nantes district in France. It is a half-long, stump- 

 rooted Carrot reaching a length of from 4 to 6 inches when mature. 

 The tops are small, and the roots cylindrical, of a light orange 

 color, and comparatively free of side-roots. It is one of the most 

 symmetrical and handsome Carrots of its class. Our strain is 

 one that will give everv satisfaction. Price, delivered: oz.. 10c; 

 1/4 lb.. 35c; 1/2 lb.. 66c; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs.. @ 95c per lb.; 10 

 lbs., @^ 90c per lb.; 50 lbs.. 80c per lb. 



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