DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. 5 
CARROT. 
German, 9J(i)ljre. French, Carotte. 1 OZ. to 100 ft. Of drill. 
For early crops, sow as soon as the ground can be worked ; for later crops, from May 1 
to June 1, in rows 15 inches apart and half an inch deep. Thin out the young plants to 
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S inches, and keep the surface open by frequent use of the 
hoe. Do not sow Carrots on freshly fertilized ground. 
Early Scarlet Sliort Horn. The 
Pkt. 
So 05 
Oz. 
$0 IO 
y 4 \b. 
$0 20 
Lb. 
$0 60 
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20 
60 
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20 
60 
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20 
50 
Danvers Half Long. Rich, deep 
orange color ; midway in size. ■ 
Long Orange Improved. Well 
formed ; large, deep orange 
color; quality good 
Ohantenay. For table use prob- 
ably the best 
Large White Belgian. Grows 
very large, and will yield more 
than any other variety .... 
CAULIFLOWER. 
German, S8tumenfol;l. French, Choufleur. 
1 oz. for 2,000 plants. 
A good, extra-rich soil is essential for successful cultiva- 
tion. A cool, moist season is also an advantage. Cultivate 
like cabbage, watering 
liberally in dry weather. 
An occasional applica- 
tion of liquid manure is 
beneficial. 
Early Snowball. One 
of the earliest ; of 
compact form and 
very dwarf; maybe 
planted 20 inches apart. Pkt. 20c., 'Aoz. 60c., oz. $2. 
Early Erfurt. Very early and most desirable- 
Pkt. 10 cts., Jfoz. 50 cts., oz. *1.50. 
Veitch's Autumn Giant. Late, with very large 
heads. Pkt. 5c., K oz, 20c., oz. 60c. 
CELERY. 
German, ©etlerie. French, Selery. 
1 oz. for 3,000 plants. 
Sow in the open border, as soon in April as the 
ground can be worked. When the plants are 3 inches 
high, transplant 4 inches apart into temporary beds 
of soft, rich soil. Dig trenches 18 inches deep, 12 inches wide, 
and 4 feet apart ; lay the soil out of the trench on each side, 
and at the bottom place a layer of well-rotted manure, dig- 
gings in well. Set the strongest plants about 8 inches apart, 
in the center of the trench, taking care not to remove the , 
balls of soil about the roots. In dry weather water well, and 
feed with liquid manure. Earth the up as plants require it, 
carefully closing the leaves to prevent the soil from falling 
into the hearts. 
White Plume. Requires but lit- 
CHANTENAY CARROT. 
EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER. 
Golden Self-blanching. A 
grand variety, with stalks of 
rich, golden yellow 
Dwarf Golden Heart. Crisp, 
Crawford’s Half Dwarf. 
Growth vigorous ; flavor fine. . 
Giant Pascal. Large in growth 
and fine in quality ; keeps well. 
Boston Market. A standard 
dwarf variety ofsuperior flavor. 
New Rose. Of exceptionally fine 
flavor, solid and crisp 
Celeriac, or Turnip-rooted . . 
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Oz. 
Y lb. 
Lb. 
OS 
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GOLDEN SRLF-BI ANCH1NG CELERY. 
