H, G. Hastings & Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
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HASTINGS’ SELECTED CARROT SEED 
Carrots deserve a more general cultivation in the South than they now have. 
wUICUi I'lie young, tender roots are excellent stewed or boiled, either alone or with meat' 
as well as for seasoning and flavoring soups. Sow one ounce of seed to 100 feet of row; about 
3 pounds per acre. Sow seed in shallow drills in early spring when leaves are starting out. 
Make succession sowings about a month apart to give a continuous supply. When plants are 
well started, thin out to 4 inches apart in the row. Sow in rich or w^ell fertilized soil worked 
deep. Most varieties of carrot are deep rooted. Soil should be prepared sufiiciently deep so 
that the roots can penetrate without difficulty. Work often, keeping the ground free from 
weeds and grass; make drills 16 to IS inches apart for easy working. In Florida sow seed 
September to November. Keady to use in about 80 days. 
This is a new stump rooted variety and is the best of its class. A half 
long sort unexcelled in quality and productWeness ; very uniform in 
growth: flesh deep golden orange color; roots 3 inches in diameter at top and about 5 inches 
in length, gradually tapering in symmetrical manner to the base. Packet 5 cents; ounce, 15 
cents; ^4 pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.50; postpaid. 
^®ots snaooth and regular in growth, of large size, from 10 to 12 
waivi y indies in length, 2 to 3 inches in diameter at top, tapering gradually 
to a point. Rich, deep coloring and free from hard core. A favorite with thousands of our 
customers, especially in droughty sections. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. ; ^ lb., 35 cts; lb., $1.00. 
A favorite stump rooted sort for both market gardeners and 
home use. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 35 
cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
In'I'OP'mArlSa'frA Bright orange color, smooth and finely formed, heavi- 
I^ClIlWrs ■■■CCrilHSlllClMS producer to the acre of any of the Half Long 
varieties. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 35 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
Half Long Scarlet 
Chantenay Half Pong Carrot 
Cultivate like cabbage. Sow one ounce of seed to 200 feet of row. 
Improved Long Orange 
Old, well-known variety. Roots long 
and of deep, rich orange color, Heavi- 
est cropper of any table carrot and 
profitable to grow for stock feed as 
well. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 35 cents; pound, $1.25. 
OYhAAft At* ftllAt*AArlA The best of the short-rooted thick-formed 
% VI viuvi vilUv carrots. Roots are 3 inches wide at tbp^ tap- 
ering to 2 inches in diameter at the bottom. Length about 5 to 6 inches. Roots very 
free from hard core and of the very finest quality for table use. Both skin and 
flesh are highly colored. Being very short they are easily pulled from the ground 
where the long sorts often have to be dug or plowed out in heavy soil. Packet, 5 
cents; ounce, 15 cents; ^4 pound, 35 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. 
LARGE WHITE BELGIAN CARROT 
FOR STOCK FEEDING ONLY 
The South is just beginning to appreciate the value of root crops for stock. Of 
these Belgian carrot is an immense cropper, having produced ds high as 20 tons of 
roots per acre. In the Central South they are easily kept for winter feed by bunk- 
ing as you would sweet potatoes. In the Lower South they can be left in the ground 
all winter anjl pulled as needed. Belgian carrots, fed with dry feed keep animals in 
good condition and in milk and' dairy cattle the flow of milk is largely increased. 
Sow in rows 3 feet apart, using 4 to 5 pounds of seed per acre. When well up thin 
the plants to 6 inches apart. Plant on land that has previously been cultivated and 
Georgia Collard W’orked deeply. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 centsj ^ pound, 25 cents; pound, 75 cts. 
I ARnQ old-time standbv for winter greens all over the South. Well adapted to every Southern State and is a species of 
cabbage, not only hardy but a vigorous and continuous grower, producing a mass of leaves and later a fairly good 
head. Not in its best condition until touched by frost. Seed can be sown here from early spring up to August 1st. When plants aye 6 
inches high transplant to open ground, setting 2 feet apart in the row. 
Southern or Georgia Collard Sm'l flfomi ‘stands "an 
sorts of adverse conditions without injury and will make a good crop where 
the soil is too poor to grow cabbage and it makes an excellent substitute for 
that vegetable. Is very hardy, stands winter without serious injury as far 
Uorth as Atlanta. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 25 cents; pound, 
75 cents; postpaid. 
PDV This vegetable cannot be matured in the South in the sum- 
■ mer months. Sow seed in May and June for maturing in the 
cool, fall months. Requires % ounce of seed per 100 feet of row or about % 
pound per acre. 
CavanriAli best variety for general planting in the 
'®®.“***"“*l** Central South on the lighter classes of both 
sandy and clay soils. A strong, vigorous grower, making satisfactory crops 
tvhere other sorts fail entirely. Large, solid and of first-class flavor. Stalks 
when well blanched are clear white and the heart a light golden yellow. When 
quickly grown is crisp and tender, making^fine appearance in the market. Not 
recommended as a shipping variety fronl Florida. Packet, 10 cents; Vz ounce, 
15 cents; ounce, 25 cents; pound, 65. cents; pound, $2.00; postpaid. 
Recommended for home and nearby 
meAlCan SUISU market use for all parts of the South, 
but not for shipment. Stalks rounded, crisp and solid. Its flavor is distinct, 
being the rich, nutty flavor so desirable in well grown celerj\ Packet, 10 cents; 
Vii ounce, 15 cents; ounce, 25 cents; % pound, 65 cents; pound, $2.00; postpaid. 
Old, well-known varieties, 
preferred by many planters 
in the Central South. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 34 pounds 50 cents; 
pound, $1.50; postpaid 
French grown seed. Packet, 15 cents ; 
% ounce, 75 cents; ounce, $1.50; 34 
pound, $5.00; pound, $18.00. 
Or Turnip Rooted Celery. Used mostly for flavoring. Packet, 
White Plume-Giant Pascal 
Golden Self-Blanching 
5 cents; ounce, 15 cents ;34 pound, 50 cents. 
Hastings’ Savannah Market Celery 
