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BUIST’S IMPROVED RUBICON 
The Gardener’s Favorite—An en- 
tirely distinct variety, about the same 
length as Danvers, but heavier and 
thicker at the shoulders; is also earlier. 
The Carrots grow about 6 inches long, 
very smooth, rich orange red, fine 
grained, flesh sweet, and are not apt 
to crack open while growing. A heavy 
cropper, producing thirty to forty tons 
to the acre under good 
cultivation. One of the 
best bunch Carrots. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 34 
lb., 55c; lb., #1.75. 
Buist’s Improved Rubicon Carrot 
BUIST’S SPECIAL DANVERS 
This selected stock we are now offering has 
been specially grown for market-gardeners 
and is sure to give satisfaction. The roots are 
very uniform in shape and size and the flesh 
is of a dark orange color. Its yield per acre 
is greater than that of any other sort. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 34 lb., 55c; lb., #1.75. 
BUIST’S IMPROVED LONG ORANGE 
The most popular variety for a general 
crop; of a bright scarlet color and very pro¬ 
ductive. In deep rich soil will frequently 
grow 12 inches in length, and produce 600 
bushels to the acre. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 
45c; lb., #1.35. 
SAINT VALLERY HALF-LONG 
SCARLET 
The roots grow very regular and smooth 
they are of good size, being from 10 to 12 
inches in length and 2 to 3 inches in diameter 
at the top, tapering gradually from the 
shoulder to the tip; valuable for its great 
productiveness, and also for its rich color and 
6weet flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 45c; 
lb., #1.35. 
EARLY HALF-LONG SCARLET NANTES 
This popular variety is one of the hand¬ 
somest in shape of the medium size varieties. 
The roots are of a beautiful scarlet color, per¬ 
fectly cylindrical in form, with a blunt 
rounded point, smooth skin, and neck hol¬ 
lowed out around the leaf-stalk; flesh sweet 
and of mild flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c; 
34 lb., 55c; lb., #1.75. 
EARLY OX-HEART, OR GUERANDE 
We recommend this carrot as possessing 
qualities of exceptional merit. A good yielder 
and the best for heavy, stiff soils. The shape 
is nearly oval and the color and quality all 
that can be desired. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c: 34 lb., 
50c; lb., #1.50. 
EARLY FRENCH FORCING, OR 
SHORT HORN 
A favorite Carrot of small size, prized on 
account of its extreme earliness and superior 
flavor; best for forcing. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
34 lb., 50c; lb., #1.50. 
EARLY SCARLET DUTCH HORN 
This has always been the general favorite 
for an early crop. It is of a bright orange 
color, of delicate flavor. Owing to the short¬ 
ness of the root, it will grow in less depth of 
soil than any other variety. This variety has 
a very great reputation among market gar¬ 
deners for its beautiful form and attractive 
appearance for bunching. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
34 lb., 50c; lb., #1.50. 
Stock Feeding Carrots 
Carrots make an excellent feed for horses 
and dairy cattle used with corn and fodder. 
They are highly nutritious and will keep the 
stock in good condition. 
IMPROVED SHORT WHITE 
An enormous yielder. The roots are short 
and heavy at the shoulder, frequently meas¬ 
uring 15 inches in circumference, tapering to 
a point. The flesh is solid, white and sweet. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c; lb., #1.25. 
LARGE WHITE BELGIAN 
A heavy producer, the roots 12 inches in 
length and 2 inches thick at the shoulder. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 34 lb., 40c; lb., #1.25. 
LARGE YELLOW BELGIAN 
Similar to the above, but of a pale orange 
color. Flesh is light yellow. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
34 lb., 40c; lb., #1.25. 
Early Scarlet Horn Carrot 
