From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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CI LTV RE. — Prefers a deep mellow soil. Sow seed in April for an early 

 or in July for a fall crop. Sow seed half an inch deep in rows twelve inches 

 apart. Thin out to three inches apart. Make successive plantings so as to 

 insure a constant supply all summer. Seed may be sown from early spring to 

 as late as August 15th. 



Henderson's New Carrot "Tendersweet" 



(See Colored Plate Page 35.) 

 The Sweetest, Tenderest and Hardiest Red Carrot Grown 



310 ^ ne f° 0< i va 'ue of Carrots is so thoroughly appreciated that 

 any improvements in this standard table favorite is sure at this 

 time to be received with instantaneous favor by both amateur and 

 professional gardeners. "Tendersweet" is the answer to the reason 

 why the amateur gardener is so anxious to grow his own vegetables — 

 because "Tendersweet" is synonymous with carrot quality at its zenith. 

 "Tendersweet" also bids fair to become the favorite of the market 

 grower — for its hardiness and reliability as a cropper and also because 

 its beautiful rich color and attractive uniform appearance is bound to 

 command for it the highest market prices. 



The top-growth is quite distinct from any other variety, being a 

 rich dark green with a distinct purplish tinge that becomes more pro- 

 nounced at the base of the stems. Tapering slightly from the shoulder 

 to a blunt end with practically no tap-root, the perfectly formed 

 smooth roots average 8 to 10 inches in length. The flesh is of fine 

 texture with very- little core and exceptionally sweet flavored. The 

 color of the flesh is deep orange, the outer s£in showing a distinct tinge 

 of red. It matures but a few days after the early sorts and its hardy 

 and robust constitution insures a perfect crop for it even_ in seasons 

 when other varieties are practically a failure. 



Price, pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 50c; oz. 90c; Vi lb. $3.00; transpor- 

 tation paid. 



Henderson's Coreless 



9Q2 This Carrot, introduced by us a few years ago, has proven 

 one of the most universally popular varieties ever sent out. 

 People who never liked Carrots before are delighted with the melting 

 tenderness and sweet mild flavor of 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. coarse- 

 ness and woody heart or core. The color of the flesh is the rich red- 

 orange so attractive when served. Henderson's Coreless excells all 

 other half-long Carrots in earliness. (See illustration.) 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. 90c; lb. $2.50; transportation 

 paid. 



EARLY AND 

 MID-SEASON 



CARROTS 



Chantenay 



290 ^ ms 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 averages 6 to 7 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 an 

 early crop or a main crop. In the latitude of New York sow as early as 

 possible for early Carrots, certainly not later than the end of April. The 

 roots of course are best when used young. For a main crop sow Chantenay 

 from June 1st to June 20th. Carrots split and grow rooty if checked in 

 growth. This may be avoided by watering when dry, and by an occasional 

 application of liquid manure. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; V* lb. 75c; lb. $2.00; transportation paid. 



Early French Forcing 



296 ^ e earliest, and largely grown for forcing. Small, almost globular 

 roots, orange-red in color. Said by connoisseurs to possess the most 

 delicious flavor of all. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; V* lb. 75c; lb. $2.00; transportation paid. 



Early Scarlet Horn 



298 Early Scarlet Horn, or "Shorthorn" Carrot is a very popular early 

 variety. 3 to 4 inches long and 1J4 inches in diameter; blunt-rooted; 

 it is a favorite for bunching for market. A fine table Carrot and when pulled 

 young is excellent for soups and stews. The color is deep orange scarlet, 

 very fine grained, sweet flavor. 



Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; '/« lb. 60c; lb. $1.50; transportation paid. 



Half-Long Red Stump-Rooted 



■JQA A shapely, stump-rooted variety, of medium size, and one of the 

 best for private gardens for summer use; medium early. 

 Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 75c; lb. $2.00; transportation paid. 



Carrots are easily grown, but greater success may be had by reading our 16-page booklet, 



free if requested. 



'Garden Culture of Root Crops." sent 



