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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 English gardens during the reign of Queen 

 Elizabeth. Theophrastus, 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 Century. Most American varieties of 

 carrot originated in France. Eastern market gardeners, however, have 

 developed strains which now hold a prominent place in this country. 



No. 151 — French Forcing 



Days to Maturity, 50. Also known as Earliest Short Horn. 

 The roots are small and very nearly round in shape, while the tops 

 are small. The interior is dark orange in color. This variety is 

 excellent for forcing. Our strain is grown for us in France. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 25c, M lb. 75c, 1 lb. $2.00, postpaid. 



CHANTENAY (x 2/3) 



No. 150— Early Scarlet Horn 



Days to Maturity, 55. First listed by Hovey & Co., Boston., in 

 1834. A variety long in general use as a forcing carrot and for out- 

 door cultivation in the early spring. As is the case with 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. They are reddish orange in 

 color, and the tops are small. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, lb. 50c, 1 lb. 

 $1.50, postpaid. 



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 slightly shorter and more stump-rooted 



EARLY SCARLET HORN (x 2/3) 



ihan that variety. Its average length will be four and one-half 

 i. ches, tapering slightly from well-set shoulders. The surface is 

 :: joth and a deep orange color, the flesh very crisp and tender, 

 u much desired sort where quality is considered. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c. 

 V A !b. 50c, A lb. S1.50, postpaid. 



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 i« 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 blunt point. The average diam- 

 eter 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 will produce a large tonnage per acre. Pkt. 10c, oz. 

 20c, \i lb. 50c, 1 lb. $1.50, postpaid. 



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