T. W. WOOD & SONS 
SEEDSMEN SINCE 1879 
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
13 
CARROTS 
Plant from 
March. TUI 
August. 
Danvers Half Dong’ 
No. 120. Danvers Half Long (75 Days). There is hardly 
& a class of soil in the South 
that will not grow a good crop of Danvers carrot, for it 
thrives on a greater variety of soils than any other variety, 
and is one of the most productive. The roots are about 7 
inches long, smooth and handsome; deep orange color; me¬ 
dium length, tapering to a point. Sweet, crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 20c; lb. 65c; 2-lb. lots 55c per lb.; 5-lb. 
lots 50c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 450 per lb., postpaid. 
CUIiTURE — Plant in a light, rich, 
deeply worked soU as early as you can 
work the ground, in driUs 12 inches 
apart V z inch deep; press the soil firm¬ 
ly after planting and when well up 
thin out to 3 or 4 inches apart in the 
row. Por field culture, make the drills 
18 to 24 inches apart; later plantings 
should be made in July and August 
for a late crop to store for winter. In 
dry weather soak the seeds before 
planting. To store for winter, pack in 
dry earth or sand in the cellar or put 
them outside on a well-drained situa¬ 
tion, covering with a few inches of 
straw and 6 to 8 inches of earth to 
protect from frost. One ounce wUl 
plant 100 feet of drUl; 3 to 4 pounds 
to the acre. 
Red Cored 
Chantenay Carrot 
No. 121. Imperator (75 Days). A 
r little longer 
than Danvers, but holds its thick¬ 
ness to the tap-root better than most 
long carrots, being almost cylindri¬ 
cal for the first six inches, then 
tapering to a semi-blunt end. The 
roots are 7 to 8 inches long; the rich 
orange flesh extends to the center of 
the root and through the small, in¬ 
distinct core. It is fine grained, ten¬ 
der and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; V4 lb. 20c; lb. 65c; 2-lb. lots 
55c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 50c per lb.; 
10-lb. lots 45c per lb., postpaid. 
Imperator Carrot 
No. 122. Red Cored Chantenay (70 Days) —A fine, handsome, medium early 
J carrot that can be used while quite young. 
When full grown they are about 5% to 6 inches long, 2 to 2% inches across at the 
top, tapering to a blunt end. They are smooth, crisp, sugary and tender, fine-grained 
and without the heavy core so objectionable in many carrots. It is a good yielder, 
easy to harvest, and in every way a first-class carrot, one that you will like. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; 14 lb. 20c: lb. 65c; 2-lb. lots 55c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 50c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 45o 
per lb., postpaid. 
No 1 1 Q Wood’s Srarlpf (75 Days)—The Carrot that should be 
r<°. iia. wooa s scarier intermediate .' n evei ^. ^ arden The finest car rot for 
all purposes. Not as early as Chantenay, being classed as medium early, but makes 
the size and type of root generally in demand; smooth and handsome, 6 to 7 inches 
long, 1 y 2 inches thick, holding its thickness to the small tap-root, and has that rich, 
bright orange colored flesh so much preferred. It is without the heavy core so objec¬ 
tionable in many carrots, and is crisp, tender and of very delicate flavor; has small 
tops. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 30c; lb. 90c; 2-lb. lots 80c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 70c per lb.; 
10-lb. lots 60c per lb., postpaid. 
No lift O-jdipart or C.iiprandp (75 Days) —One of the heaviest yielders and the 
dio. 110. uxneart or oueranae £ est f ' r ' stiff and heavy soils. 4 % to 5 inches 
long, about 3% to 4 inches thick at top; nearly oval shape; flesh bright orange, fine 
grained and sweet. Of the finest table quality and equally good for stock. A par¬ 
ticularly productive variety; easy to pull and is especially adapted for storing for 
winter as it is one of the best keepers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 H>. 20c; lb. 65c; 2-lb. lots 
55c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 50c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 45c per lb., postpaid. 
No 123 Imnrnved I nno Oranpp (85 Days) — Especially fine for light soils, 
DIO. lio. improved Long A/range rna i s i 11 g long, smooth, tapering roots of a deep 
orange color, free from side roots and superior in every respect; medium late, but 
can be used before attaining full size. A fine winter sort for table, market and stock. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 20c; lb. 65c; 2-lb. lots 55c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 50c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 
45c per lb., postpaid. 
Plant in March, 
April and May 
Wood’s Scarlet 
Intermediate. 
Stock-Feeding Carrot 
Carrots make a fine alterative food for horses, 
cattle and hogs. They are rich in sugar and starch, 
and make a wholesome addition when fed with 
corn and fodder. Plant in March, April and May in 
rows 2% to 3 feet apart. 3 to 4 pounds will plant 
an acre. 
No. 124. Large Yellow Belgian 
[100 Days] —A good keeper and large yielder. 
Makes long roots a foot or more in length; yel¬ 
low flesh and yellow skin. Yellow carrots are 
preferred by many who claim they are more 
nutritious. Easily pulled, makes an excellent 
stock food and is a heavy cropper. 
Pkt. 5c; os. 10c; 14 lb. 20c; lb. 65c; 2-lb. lots 55o 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots 50c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 45c per 
lb., postpaid. 
Improved Dong' Orange 
Oxheart or 
Guerande 
