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Carotte,FR. iT^* _ 4- Zanahoria, Sp. 



Carota, Ital. V/CUTITCJI Moehre, Ger. 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill ; 3 to 4 pounds for an acre. 



Culture— One of the few crops that will do well in all soils though a 

 good, deep, friable loam will produce the best looking roots. For an early 

 supply, sow seeds of early sorts as soon as the soil can be dug, placing rows 

 18 to 24 inches apart and thinning out seedlings to stand 2 to 3 inches apart 

 in the row. Make repeated sowings every 2 weeks. For a winter supply, 

 sow the larger growing firm-fleshed varieties like Danvers, Rubicon, etc., 

 any time during May. The much larger stock varieties should be thinned 

 out to stand 6 to 8 inches apart in rows, 2\ to 3 feet apart. Varieties 

 marked with a star are the best for stock feeding. 



232 Chantenay. This is a large, thick, stump-rooted carrot slightly 

 tapering towards the bottom. The orange-red skin is very smooth, 

 making it of very attractive appearance. The quality is most excellent, 

 being very crisp, tender, and of an extra fine flavor. Grow a few rows 

 of this for winter use, as it will store well in a cool, dry place. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c; i lb. 65c; lb. $2.00. 



234 Danver's Half-Long Orange. More extensively grown than 

 any other. Of rich orange-red color, smooth, and handsome. The 

 6 or 7 inch roots taper to a blunt point and are sweet, crisp, and tender. 

 Produces more bulk to the acre than the larger, longer varieties. This 

 is also a good sort for the home gardener to grow for storing over winter. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J lb. 65c; lb. $2.00. 



237 Imperator (New). A splendid home garden Carrot. See second 

 cover page. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; J lb. $1.00. 



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*Long Orange Nichol's Improved. Of deep orange color. When 

 small it may be used for the table, but mostly grown to full size for 

 stock feeding. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



Oxheart or Guerande. Good on soils too hard and stiff for longer 

 growing sorts. Short, very thick, heavy roots with small tap-root. 

 Bright orange, fine grained flesh of sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 

 i lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



Rubicon, Improved. This 

 beautiful half-long stump-root 

 Carrot is about the same 

 length as the well-known 

 Danvers, but is cylindrical. It 

 is rich dark orange in color, 

 very sweet, and mild. Remark- 

 ably clean-skinned, grows 

 evenly, and is easily pulled. 

 Grows best in a soft, deep, 

 and mellow soil which has 

 been well manured. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c; \ lb. 65c; lb. $2.00. 



Rubicon Improved Carrot 



240 Perfect Forcing, Dreer's. 



A most popular early Carrot. 

 Splendid for garden growing 

 as well as for forcing under 

 glass. It is a fine half-long 

 variety of perfectly sym- 

 metrical shape and uniform 

 size. Has small tops and 

 attractive bright scarlet roots 

 which are crisp and sweet. 

 The small tender core is 

 hardly noticeable in the 

 young roots. We recom- 

 mend it highly. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c; i lb. 70c; lb. $2.25. 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Carrots 



Calories per lb. 204 

 Vitamins A, B, C 

 Proteins 1.1% 

 Carbohydrates 9.3% 

 Fats .2% 

 Calcium .056% 

 Iron .00064% 



Danver's Half-Long 

 Orange Carrot 



Raw carrots, finely 

 grated and mixed with 

 mayonnaise make a 

 most delicious, tasty, 

 wholesome, and nu- 

 tritious salad. 



Scarlet Horn, Early Carrot9 



244 Scarlet Horn, Early. May be planted very early in 

 spring and is an excellent summer variety. The roots 

 grow about 2| to 3 inches long. They are reddish orange 

 and of good flavor. Has small tops and may be grown 

 either in frames or in the open ground. Pkt 10c; oz. 20c; 

 I lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



246 Short Horn, Earliest (French Forcing). One of the 

 earliest. Almost globular roots, about 2 inches long and 

 deep through, of reddish-orange color, and excellent 

 flavor. Equally good for forcing under glass and for 

 early or late sowing outdoors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. 50c; 

 lb. $1.50. 



252 * White Belgian, Large. The roots are thick through, 

 yielding a heavy crop. Reaches a length of 16 inches and 

 is grown only for stock feed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; J lb. 30c; 

 lb. $1.00. 



248 *St. Valery. Intermediate between the half-long and 

 long varieties. Will grow about 10 inches long with 

 broad tops tapering to a point. Good for the table and for 

 stock feeding. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



Carrots are most delicious if cooked soon after being pulled. 



