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T. W. WOOD & SONS 
SEDDSMDN SINCE 1879 
RICHIVCOND, VIRGINIA 
CARROTS 
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CUIiTITRE—Plant in a ligrht, rich, deeply worked soil as early as you can work the ground, in drills 12 inches apart 
Yz inch deep; press the soil firmly 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 planting's should he made in July and AugTist 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 situation, covering" with a few inches of straw and 6 to 8 
inches of earth to protect from frost. One ounce will plant 100 feet of drill; 3 to 4 pounds to the acre. 
Danvers Half Long 
120 Danvf»r <5 Half T ontr (75 Days)— There is hardly a class 
i^anvers nair Long 
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 hand¬ 
some; deep orange color; medium length, tapering to a point. 
Sweet, crisp and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 
2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per lb., 
postpaid. 
Red Cored 
Chantenay Carrot 
122. Red Cored Chantenay (70 Days)— -a fine, handsome, 
* medium early carrot that can 
be used while quite young. When full grown they are about 514 
to 6 inches long, 2 to 2 14 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 yieider, easy to harvest, and in every way 
a first-class carrot, one that you will like. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
14 lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 60c per lb.; 
10-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
Stock-Feeding Carrot iirtfSdMay’*' 
124. Urge Yellow Belgian 
foot or more in length; yellow flesh and yellow skin. Yellow 
carrots are preferred by many who claim they are more nu¬ 
tritious. Easily pulled, makes an excellent stock food and is a 
heavy cropper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ^ lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65o 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots 60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
121. Imperator 
(75 Days)— A little longer 
than Danvers, but holds its 
thickness to the tap-root better than most 
long carrots, being almost cylindrical for the 
first six inches, then tapering to a semi-ldunt 
end. The roots are 7 to 8 inches long; the rich 
orange flesh extends to the center of the root 
and through the small, indistinct core. It i.s 
fine grained, tender and of fine quality. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. lOc; Yk Ih. 30c; lb. 85c; 2-lb. lots 75o 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 60c per 
lb., postpaid. 
118. Oxheart or Guerande o^n^e^o^/ViTe 
heaviest yielders and the best for stiff and 
heavy soils. 414 to 6 inches long, about 314 
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 particularly productive variety; 
easy to pull and is especially adapted for stor¬ 
ing for winter as it is one of the best keepers. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. loc; 14 lb. 25c; lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65o 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots 60o per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55c per 
lb., postpaid. 
123. Improved Long Orange Especial” 
ly fine for light soils, making 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. lOc; 
2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 
10-lb. lots 55c per lb., postpaid. 
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60c per lb.; 
Wood’s Scarlet 
Intermediate. 
119. Wood’s Scarlet Intermediate 
(75 Days)—The carrot that should be in every 
garden. The finest carrot 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 hand¬ 
some, 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 objectionable in many carrots, and is crisp, tender 
and of very delicate flavor; has small tops. Pkt. 10 c; oz. 15c; 
Ya Ih- 30c; lb. $1.00; 2-lb. lots 90c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 80c per lb.; 
10-lb. lots 70c per lb., postpaid. 
CRESS 
Cresffi 
No. 187. WATER CRESS. 
[50 Days].— Sow along 
the edges of creeks or 
ponds. Only one sowing 
is necessary, as it in¬ 
creases rapidly. May 
also be sown in seed bed 
in a damp location, and 
transplanted. Pkt. lOc; 
oz. 30c; V4 lb. $1.00; lb. 
$3.50; 2-lb. lots $3.20 
per lb.; 5-lb. lots $3.00 
per lb.; 10-lb. lots $2.75 
per lb., postpaid. 
No. 186. UPLAND [60 
Days].— The perennial 
variety that stays green 
the whole year. Boll 
like greens or serve like 
lettuce. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ya lb. 40c; lb. $1.00; 2-lb. lots 90c per lb.; 
5-lb. lots 80c per lb.; lO-lb. lots 70c per lb., postpaid. 
No. 188. CURLED OR PEPPER GRASS [40 Days]_ Plant at in¬ 
tervals to have a continuous supply of an enjoyable pungent 
salad; fine served with lettuce. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Ya Ih. 25c; 
lb. 75c; 2-lb. lots 65c per lb.; 5-lb. lots 60c per lb.; 10-lb. lots 55o 
per lb., postpaid. 
Com Salad. 
CORN SALAD 
or FETTICUS 
(60 Days)— A delightful 
salad that can be served 
like lettuce or cooked like 
spinach. Por summer use 
plant from early spring un¬ 
til April; fall plantings 
during August and Septem¬ 
ber to produce salad during 
the fall. Make the drills a 
foot apart, cover the seeds 
half an inch, press the soil 
firmly and give it the same 
cultivation as for spinach. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Ya 50c; 
lb. $1.50; 2-lb. lots $1.40 per 
lb.; 5-lb. lots $1.25 per lb., 
postpaid. 
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