ImperatOT 
Carrot 
CAR ROTS 
1 ounce will sow a row 100 feet long’; 3 to 4 pounds will sow an acre. 
Culture: Sow V 4 , inch deep in light, rich, deeply cultivated soil, pressing the soil firmly over the seed. 
The rows may be from 12 to 24 inches apart, and when the seedlings are 2 inches high, thin out to 3 or 4 
inches in the row. For the early crop, sow in February or March; for the late crop, sow in July or August. 
IrnDfirafor days). For shape, color and quality, this is an outstand- 
Carrot. It has been bred for market and shipping, but 
is equally good for the home garden. It has medium tops, averages about 
8 inches long, 2^4 inches at the shoulder, and tapers to a point. The skin is 
bright orange. The flesh about the same color, with little core, and so crisp, 
tender and sweet that it is often called “Tendersweet.” Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
V4 lb., 35c; lb., 85c; 5 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. 
Morse's Bunching. 
(75 days). An attractive Carrot of much promise, 
developed for market gardeners, but equally 
good for the home garden. The roots have short tops, average 8 inches long, 
iy 2 inches at the shoulder, and nearly the same size to the tip. The skin is 
brilliant orange; the flesh nearly the same color, with indistinct core, and 
of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; ^ lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; 5 lbs., $5.00, 
postpaid. 
Imn I nnn r'hnnfonnv illustration front cover. (60 days). Our 
iiiip. uuiiy v..iiuiiiciiuy. special strain of this popular Carrot is 
earlier and longer than the standard Chantenay, with good tops for bunch¬ 
ing. The roots average 7 inches long, 2 V 4 , inches at the shoulder, and taper 
to a blunt point. The skin is deep orange, the flesh is of the same color, with 
an indistinct core, fine grained and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 
85c; 5 lbs., $3.75, postpaid. 
I 
Imnmvorl Hnnvprc days). One of the best all-purpose Carrots, 
linprOYcC] l^UnVcrb. longer than the original Danvers, and adapted 
to nearly all types of southern soil. The roots have good tops, average about 
8 inches long, 1% inches at the shoulder, and taper to a blunt point. The 
skin is bright orange. The flesh is the same color, and of splendid quality. 
A good variety for market, storing, or stock feeding. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
14 lb., 35c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
I nnn Ornnnp days). For those who prefer a long Carrot, this is a desirable sort, 
l-Ong wiQiigc. n should be planted only in a deep, mellow soil. It has large tops, 
average about 12 inches long, 2^/2 inches at the shoulder, tapering to a point. The skin is dark 
orange, the flesh yellow, with a distinct core, yet of fine quality. Food for either market or 
table when young, and stock feeding when mature. A heavy cropper and keeps well. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 10c; ib., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
Oxheart. 
(65 days). The best variety for growing in soils too shallow or stiff for the 
longer type. It is heart-shaped, has small tops, averaging 4 inches long, 3 
inches at the shoulder. The skin is bright orange, the flesh a trifle lighter, and of excellent 
quality, when small. A heavy yielder, keeps well, splendid for stock, and easy to harvest on 
account of its chunky shape. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ib., 25c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00, postpaid. 
Improved 
Iiong 
Chantenay 
Carrot 
Early 
Scarlet Horn days), used principally for growing under glass. The roots 
have small tops, averaging 3 inches long, 1% inches at the 
shoulder, and taper to a blunt point. The skin is red-orange; the flesh a trifle lighter, and 
crisp and sweet. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; \4 lb., 35c; lb., 90c; 5 lbs., $4.25, postpaid. 
White Bouquet Caulihower 
Yolirtu/ R<ilnlnn days). Large heavy yielding variety grown exclusively for stock. 
I 61I0W Dcigian. roots grow 10 to 14 inches long, and 3 or 4 inches at the shoulder, 
with pale yellow skin and flesh. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c; lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $3.00 postpaid. 
CAU LI FLOWER 
One ounce will sow a row 100 feet long, and produce from 2500 to 3000 
plants; four ounces will produce enough plants to set out an acre. 
\A/U'f/s ^ days later than Super Snowball, but in our judgment the best 
WnirG DOUgUcT. cauliflower for the latitude of Norfolk. The superiority which we 
claim for it is particularly shown in its earliness, certainty of heading, splendid quality 
and well-shaped large heads of snowy whiteness. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.75; V4 lb., $6.00; lb., 
$20.00, postpaid. 
Supe 
r Snowball Pi’obably the earliest variety, and like our Thorobred White Bou¬ 
quet, is as equally celebrated. We recommend both selections un¬ 
reservedly, but find that in different sections preference is often shown for one or the other, 
owing to the effects of various soils and climates. Pkt., 25c; oz., $2.00; 2 ozs., $3.75; V4 lb., 
$7.00; lb., $25.00, postpaid. 
rv Very similar to Danish Giant, and as its name implies is especially 
Ury WGarner. adapted to those sections which experience long seasons of hot, dry 
weather. Pkt., 15c; oz., $1.25; lb., $4.50; lb., $15.00, postpaid. 
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