M. H. BRUNJES & SONS 
BROOKLYN, N. Y. 
RELIABLE SEEDS 
CARROT 
One ounce to 100 feet of row 
A light, loamy soil that has been well 
manured the previous year is preferred 
for growing Carrots, although good 
crops may also be obtained from ordi¬ 
nary garden soil. For early use seed may 
be sown in hotbeds from January until 
March, and in the open ground as soon 
as the weather becomes warm and set¬ 
tled, usually in April. Sow seed \ inch 
deep in rows 15 inches apart, and later 
thin to 5 inches in the row. Keep soil 
between the rows well hoed and free 
from weeds. From July 1 to 15 sow for 
winter crops. 
Phantonau An ideal, medium- 
manienay. early) stump _ rooted 
Carrot; smooth and uniform in 
shape, averaging 5 inches in length, 
with thick, heavy shoulders, rather 
large tops and deep orange color. It 
is a good variety whether for early or 
late sowing, of excellent quality and 
highly recommended for either the 
market or private gardener. Pkt. 5 
cts., oz. 15 cts., jib. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Parisian Forcing. Extremely early; of small size but very sweet; 
tender and beautiful orange-red color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., jib. 
60 cts., lb. $2. 
Guerande, or Oxheart. A short, thick Carrot, not exceeding 4 
inches in length and about the same in width, which does quite 
well on hard, heavy soils where the longer varieties are useless. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., jib. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
(Stump-rooted.) The roots of this favor¬ 
ite first-early sort are exceedingly sweet 
and tender, of medium size and bright orange color. It has small 
tops and is largely used for sowing early in the frames and the one 
we recommend for the home-garden. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Jib. 
40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Carrots, Intermediate 
Improved Danvers Half-Long. 
An improved type of the 
well-known Danvers Half- 
Long, and like that variety an immense cropper and mainly grown 
for the fall. The roots are smooth, bright orange, of handsome 
appearance and the finest quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Jib. 40 
cts., lb. $1.25. 
Intermediate (St. Valery). A very handsome Carrot maturing 
somewhat earlier than Long Orange Improved, and of much better 
quality. The long, smooth roots are bright red in color, and 
average about 10 inches in length and from 2 to 3 inches in diam¬ 
eter at the top, gradually tapering to a point. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 
cts., Jib. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Danvers Half-Long. (Stump-rooted.) Owing to its enormous yield this variety is 
the best and most profitable for main crop, and especially desirable for feeding 
cattle. It is somewhat longer, thicker and a better keeper than the Chantenay, 
and can be depended upon to give entire satisfaction. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
Jib. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Long Orange Improved. A favorite market variety which is late in maturing and 
very productive. At the top the roots are about 3 inches in diameter and often 
measure a foot in length, gradually tapering to a point. They are deep orange in 
color, good keepers, and have sweet, tender flesh. A deep, mellow 
soil is best suited for their culture. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Jib. 40 
cts., lb. $1.25. 
Rubicon. One of the finest half-long, stump-rooted Carrots, quite 
similar to the Improved Danvers in shape and size, and of deep, 
rich, orange-red color. It is a good keeper and matures a little 
later than Chantenay. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Jib. 40 cts., 
lb. $1.25. 
GARDOON 
One ounce for 300 plants 
An esteemed celery-like vegetable, the stalks of which are blanched 
and used for flavoring soups or stews. Sow during April or May in 
drills 12 inches apart, later thinning to 6 inches in the row. Leave 
roots in ground until following spring, then transplant into trenches 
2\ feet apart and 1 foot in the row, where they will remain for several 
years. 
Large Solid. Grows almost 4 feet high, and has smooth leaves. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Jib. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 
Carrots, Chantenay 
COLLARDS 
One ounce for 3,000 plants 
A variety of cabbage forming only a mass of leaves instead of a 
solid head, but which is esteemed most highly and extensively grown 
in the South. Sow seed about the same as cabbage and later trans¬ 
plant 1 foot apart in rows 2J feet apart. Sowings are made in the 
South from January to May and again in early fall. 
True Georgia (Southern Creole). Vigorous and productive, grow¬ 
ing from 2 to 3 feet high. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Jib. 30 cts., lb. 
90 cts. 
Carrot, 
Half-Long 
Nantes 
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