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W. R. GRAY, SEEDSMAN, OAKTON, VIRGINIA 
CARROTS 
Three ozs. of seed to 100 yas.; four povurOs to the acre. 
Culture of Carrots. Carrots, to grow to perfection, require a deep, 
rich sandy loam, well pulverized and deepiy cultivated. For an early 
crop sow in May and June in drills about one foot apart, thinning out 
to four inches in the row: sow for winter crop m June and July. It is 
very important to tread the rows firmly after sowing the seed. 
OX HEART SEI-ECTED STOCK. A thick carrot, five inches long and 
very blunt at the lower extremity. It grows very rapidly and the 
roots attain a weight of more than a pound. It is tender, and of a 
deep red color, and is a variety we can recommend to all market 
gardeners. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 cts. 
HAI.F EONO ORANGE. A handsome cylindrical-shaped carrot of good 
size. It is of rich, dark orange color, grows to a large size, is smooth 
and the flesh verv close in texture, with little core. It is a nrst-class 
carrot for all soils, and it is claimed that under good cultivation it 
will yield the greatest weight per acre with the smallest length or 
root of any now grown. Pkt. 5 cts.; 02 . 10 cts. 
EARIiY BITBZCON is a half long Orange, stump-rooted Carrot, of a 
beautiful, deep-red orange color. It is earlier than Danvers, about the 
same length, but heavier and thicker at the shoulder, making it more 
productive. The leaves arc also shorter, fewer and liner. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 10 cts. 
CELERY 
One oz. will produce about 3,000 plants. 
Culture. Sow the last of March or early in April, in an open border, 
in rich, mellow ground, in shallow drills, watering freely in dry weather. 
By rolling or pressing in the seed the result will be more satisfactory 
than when only covered. Cut the tops off once or twice before planting 
out to make them stocky. When the plants are 5 or 6 Inches high, trans- 
plant the dwarf varieties 3 feet and the taller sorts 4 feet between rows; 
plant G inches apart in the rows. Cultivate well, and when large enough 
^ .r blanch by earthing up. The first operation is that of "handling gen- 
Ealf-l^ng Orange g^aily done the beginning of September; after the soil has been drawn 
Carrot. with a hoe, it is drawn closer around each plant by the hand to keep 
the leaves firm in an upright position and prevent spreading When the plants have become 
“set” in an upright position and the celery is wanted for early use, they should be banked. 
This is done by throwing the soil as close to the plants as possible with a plow and flnishmg 
it with a spade, bringing the earth up nearly to the tops of the plants. The method em- 
ployed now for protecting is by covering the tops of the banks with boards. 
FRENCH GOESEN SEEF - BEANCHING 
CEEERY. This is the best celery in cul- 
tivation. Since its introduction, in 1884, 
it has been steadily increasing in sales, 
until now it is the main early celery 
raised by market gardeners. The plant 
is of beautiful appearance, with its close 
habit, compact growth and straight, vig- 
orous stalks. The ribs are perfectly solid, 
crisp, brittle and of delicious flavor. It 
is self-blanching to a very remarkable 
degree, for without banking up or any 
covering whatever, even the outer ribs 
become a handsome, fresh, yellowish 
white color. The heart is large and solid 
and of a beautiful, rich, golden yellow 
color. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.: oz. 15 cts. 
THE SCHUMACHER. We have been sell- 
ing this splendid variety to satisfied cus- 
tomers for several years past, and we be- 
lieve that we have the purest strain that 
is offered. The stalks grow to an im- 
mense size, and are perfectly solid and 
crisp. It has a Arm and beautifdl golden 
heart, and the flavor is first-class. Pkt. 
5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 
OUR NEW “VICTORY.” Its beautiful, 
large, full golden heart and compact 
growth make it an ornament hard to sur- 
pass. It is a remarkable keeper, main- 
taining its firmness as late as May. It is 
ready for market by December. Pkt. 5 
and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 
GIANT GOEBEN HEART. This is the old 
standard sort which has satisfied garden- 
ers these many years. It is crisp, solid, 
sandsome, the most excellent flavor, with 
a beautiful golden heart. It holds its 
own against all Ihe new sorts. Pkt. 5 
and 10 cts.: oz. 15 cts. 
BOSTON MARKET. A variety grown ex- 
clusively by the Boston market garden- 
ers. It has the peculiarity of forming 
many .stalks. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 
20 cts. 
Our Now “Victory” Celery. 
