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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK— WHOLESALE CATALOGUE 



CARROT 



SELECTED 

 MARKET GARDENERS 

 STOCKS 



Henderson's Chantenay 



This splendid Carrot belongs to the half-long "stump 

 or blunt-rooted type, but differs from all others of this class 

 by its greater girth, bulk and consequent yield. It aver- 

 ages 6 inches in length, is broad at the neck, narrowing 

 gradually to the round, blunt base, therefore is easily 

 harvested. The flesh, almost free from core, is of rich 

 orange-red and of the finest table quality; fine-grained, 

 tender, juicy and delicately flavored. Chantenay Carrot 

 is an excellent variety for use either for early or main crop. 

 In the latitude of Xew York sow as early as possible for 

 early carrots, certainly not later than the end of April, 

 so that the roots will mature before July. 

 For a main crop sow Chantenay from June 1st 

 to June 20th. (See engraving.) Price, oz. 10c, 

 Klb. 30c, lb. $1.00. (10 lbs. and over, 90c lb.) 



Henderson's Coreless 



It is a half-long, cylindrical Carrot, blunt- 

 pointed, with a small tap-root and small top. 

 They run very uniform in shape and size, 6 to 7 

 inches long, by 1*4 inches through; clean 

 skinned, smooth, easily pulled and keep well. 

 The flesh is of fine texture, entirely devoid of 

 stringiness, coarseness and woody heart or 

 core. The color of the flesh is rich red-orange. 

 Henderson's Coreless excells all other half -long 

 Carrots in earliness. Price, oz. 25c, }*i lb. 65c, 

 lb. $2.00. 



Oxheart or Guerande 



An excellent sort for the market garden, being 

 especially valuable for spring and early summer crop. 

 Its short, stocky character gives it great value on 

 shallow soils, where the larger varieties will not 

 succeed, and the compact growing leaves allow close 

 planting. The quality is excellent; it remains tender 

 long after maturity and is excellent for growing in 

 frames. Price, oz. 15c, l 4 lb., 40c, lb. $1.25. 



Henderson's Selected 



Henderson's Tendersweet 



Introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1928 



Tendersweet is quite distinct; and carries the richest color ever seen on a 

 carrot. The flesh is a deep orange and the outer skin is scarlet. 



The roots measure eight to ten inches in length, and taper^ slightly off to'a 

 blunt end. 



Tendersweet is very hardy and a heavy cropper, and we are certain that it 

 is going to be a favorite with market growers. The tops are quite different 

 from the tops of other carrots; as both the midribs and the stems show a distinct 

 purple tinge. Tendersweet has been tested under unfavorable conditions last 

 vear and vet produced a good crop where most others failed. (See illustration). 

 Price, oz."75c, } 4 lb. $2.00, lb. S7.00. 



Half-Long Danvers 



A handsome half-long cylindrical, stump-rooted Carrot of good size and of a 

 rich dark orange color; it grows to a large size; is smooth, and the flesh very close 

 in texture with very little core. It is a first-class Carrot for all soils and has 

 yielded 25 to 30 tons per acre, with the smallest length of root of any now grown. 

 It is more easily harvested than the longer types and is excellent to store for 

 winter, for stock or table use. Price, oz. 10c, \i lb. 30c, lb. SI. 00. 10 lbs. 

 and over 90c lb.) 



Half Long Red, Stump-Rooted Nantes 



A shapely stump-rooted variety, of medium size and one of the best for 

 summer use. The roots are almost cylindrical in shape with blunt round points. 

 The skin is smooth: and the flesh is very sweet and mild in flavor having 

 little yellow heart or core. It is also one of the best sorts for frame use. Price, 

 oz. 20c, y± lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 



The Hutchinson 



This variety is of the Danvers type but the roots are not so broad at the 

 shoulder and are also considerably longer and more cylindrical in shape. 



Hutchinson Carrot yields a heavy crop and is a great favorite in some of 

 the eastern states being extensively grown by the market gardeners. We 

 consider our stock of Hutchinson to be extra fine. Price, oz. 50c, J 4 lb. $1.50, 

 lb. $5.00. 



Pride of Denmark 



Pride of Denmark is of the Nantes type, with roots ab> me length 



as that variety, but heavier at the shoulder, and a little more pointed. They 

 are very smooth and of a good rich orange color, giving them a most 

 appearance. The tops are bushy and rather large, which is desirable in a r.iarket 

 variety. Price, oz. 40c, }i lb. $1.25, lb. $3.50. 



