SEEDS THAT GROW BETTER 
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CARROT 
Our particular attention has been given to the growing of Carrot Seed. 
We have had seed produced from plants that have been selected for their 
color, length and shape of roots and excellent quality. While we have al¬ 
ways given preference to Domestic Growers we have some strains of certain 
varieties which we can secure only through Importation. These we recommend 
for the critical Market Gardener. Parent planting stocks are bred from in¬ 
dividual cultures* In giving the number of days for the development of 
roots, we have used the averages of readings for a period of years. These 
will vary considerably in different locations- Carrots were originally 
developed in Europe. 
IMPERATOR 
(7 to 8^" Length of Root, if to 2" Diameter at Shoulder, 
77 Days from planting to bunching size) 
A recent introduction- An outstanding type bred for market garden use, 
and for shipping. Tops medium, but strong enough for good bunching. 
Roots have sloping shoulders, smooth, deep rich orange; uniformly 
tapered to a semi-blunt end. Flesh rich orange color, extending to 
center of root, with indistinct core; fine grained, tender and of fine 
quality. 
CHANTENAY, CORELESS (imported) 
(5 to 6" Length of Root, 2f" Diameter at Shoulder, 
72 Days from planting to Bunching Size) 
An excellent, all-purpose, medium early variety; desirable for home and 
market garden, and for canners in packing diced carrots; a good cropper. 
Roots deep orange, smooth, tapered, stump-rooted; flesh deep orange 
with indistinct core* 
DANVER’S HALF LONG, SPECIAL 
(6 to 7£" Length of Root, If to 2" Diameter at Shoulder, 
75 Days from planting to Bunching Size) 
We have bred an outstandingly fine strain of this important variety; 
used by home and market gardeners, and extensively for shipping. Roots 
bright orange, tapered to a blunt end. Flesh bright orange, tender, 
and of good quality. 
LONG ORANGE 
(11 to 12” Length of Root, 2 to 3" Diameter at Shoulder, 
88 Days from Planting to Bunching Size) 
A heavy cropping sort for garden use, and for stock. Roots tapered to 
a point; red-orange. Flesh similar in color to exterior, with core of 
lighter shade. 
NANTES IMPROVED CORELESS (imported) 
(5o to 7” Length of Root, 1 3/8" Diameter at Shoulder, 
70 Days from Planting to Bunching Size) 
Excellent for.forcing, as well as for home and. market garden use* Tops 
very small* Roots bright orange, cylindrical, blunt ended. Flesh red¬ 
dish orange, crisp, tender and of very delicate flavor; practically 
coreless* 
OXHEART OR GUERANDE 
(4 to 5" Length of Root, 2%" Diameter at Shoulder, 
72 Days from Planting to Bunching Size) 
Desirable for home use; prolific, and a good keeper. Roots bright 
orange, thick, blunt ended, of heart shape. Flesh d^ep orange; small 
tops; and easily harvested* 
