se of their value as Culture. Although the seeds are slow to germinate, there 
a Feitn-tood, Carrots are is no vegetable of easier culture. Plant the seed % inch 
gaining wider recognition. |:deep in loose, deep, well-prepared soil, making rows 16 to 
S . ar ~ € ‘ahead anar ive ag « < as ished 
r special strains are se 24 inches apart. Cultivate as soon as plants are establish 
ona vor uniformity of col- and thin to 2 to_4 inches in the rows, according to the size 
or, size, shape, tops, and sea- of the variety. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 3 to 4 
son of maturity; also for pounds, an acre. 
sweetness, tenderness and for | 136 Coreless Chantenay..70 days. Accepted with en- 
Se. : thusiasm by shippers and canners. Roots of the same size 
and shape as Chantenay; flesh 
reddish orange, with indistinct 
3 GRAND CARROTS core of nearly the same color as 
the flesh. Tender and sweet. Its 


superb color, fine quality, com- 
139 Imperator. 77 days. An out- bined with heavy yield, will un- 
standing strain bred for market-gar- doubtedly make this the most 
den use and for shipping. It fills the popular variety on the market 
demand for a longer type to compete when it becomes better known. 
on markets with California Carrots Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 
elongated under irrigation. The roots 6O0c; Ib. $2.00; 5 lbs. $9.00. 
are 7 to 8% inches long, graceful, Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $17.00; 25 
smooth, and uniformly tapered to a lbs. $40.00. 
semi-blunt end. Flesh is rich orange- 
red, extending to center of root, with 138 Scarlet Nantes. 68 days. A 
indistinct core. The dark green tops superior Carrot of French origin and 
are medium, but strong enough for because of the delicate texture of 
good bunching. Finest quality for the roots has been named “Coreless.”’ 
table use. Pkt. 1Oc; oz. 20c; % Ib. Excellent for home- and market-gar- 
60c; lb. $2.00; 5 lbs. $9.00. Not den use. The bright orange 
prepaid: 10 Ibs. $17.00; 25 Ibs. roots are 6 to 7 inches long, 
$40.00. pind na eae 
ops very small. risp, ten- 
129 Danvers Half Long. der, and of very delicate 
5 days. A prime favorite because of AY OF}, DEACU CRS aC Oe anee 
its brilliant market appearance. The eee ane oz. 20¢; can 
smooth, handsome roots are 6% to oom b. Nace ‘da: ae 
7% inches long, tapering uniformly S200) OO. See ae on. 
to a blunt point. Flesh is a deep, 8. $17.00; 25 Ibs. $40.00. 
bright rich orange color, tender, sweet, 132 Oxheart. 70 da 
and erisp. When bunched it makes Hianecialiy ndedeahl ai 
the most attractive Carrot on the mar- heavy soil Tt ig noe om 
ket, thus always selling at top market Roots are 41% to B Pthoes 
prices. Our strain is outstanding. long, bright orange thick 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 50c; blunt-ended, of heart. 
Ib. $1.75; 5 Ibs. $8.00. Not pre- i 
ae La oS ee shape, Flesh deep orange 
paid: 10 lbs. $15.00; 25 lbs. $35.00. and the tops are small. 
é eing very short they 
130 Chantenay. 70 days. An im- are easily pulled from 
proved long strain. Extensively grown 
in home- and market-garden and for sorts have to be dug. 
shipping bunched. Roots are deep Pkt. 1!O0c; oz. 20c; %4 
reddish orange, smooth, tapered, and lb. 50c; lb. $1.75; 
stump-rooted. Average 5% to 6 5 lbs. $8.00. Not pre- 
inches in length. The flesh is tender, paid: 10 lbs. $15.00; 
of fine texture, and very sweet. Pkt. 25 lbs. $35.00. 
the ground, where long 
1Oc;. oz. -20c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. 
Imperator $1.75; 5 lbs. $8.00. Not prepaid: 
10 Ibs. $15.00; 25 lbs. $35.00. 












140 
Louisiana Danvers 
75 days. A highly refined 
strain of Danvers developed for 
commercial production in the 
South by the Louisiana Experi- 
ment Station. Retains a deep 
rich orange color under our usual 
adverse weather conditions. The 
heavy tops are of convenient 
bunching size. The core is small, 
CELERY For an early crop, first sowings in Florida and 
* along the Gulf Coast are made the latter part 
of June. Main sowings for a winter crop are made through 
September. Start seed in partly shadéd seed-beds of very 
rich, fine, loose soil. Cover seed-not over %4 inch. ‘Trans- 
plant when 6 inches high, in rows 24 inches apart, and set 
the plants 6 inches apart in the rows. One ounce will pro- 
duce 3,000 plants; 2 to 4 ounces will set an acre. 
Louisiana Danvers 
131 Red St. Valery. 
80 days. Roots are attrac- 
tive, bright -orange-red, 
tapering and pointed. Flesh 
red-orange, crisp, and ten- 
der. Roots average 8 to 10 
inches, long. 



















Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; ™% 10c; oz. 20¢; % Ib 
159 Golden Plume. 50c; Ib. $1.75; 5. SOc: Ib. $1.75; 5 Ibs. 
115 days. Resembles $8.00. Not prepaid: $5.00 Nos tbe $35.00 
Golden Self-blanching, but lbs. $15.00; 25 lbs. $35.00. oe eT fi Liens 
is earlier. Plants medium- 
@ sized, stocky, full hearted 
and compact, with thick, solid 
stalks which blanch readily. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50¢; % Ib. 
$1.50; Ib. $5.00. 
155 Golden Self-blanching. 120 aays. 
Medium in height, stocky and compact; foliage 
yellowish green. Stalks very solid, broad, of 
delicate, nutty flavor. It blanches readily to 
golden yellow. Pkt. 10c; % oz 30c; oz. 
50c;: %4 lb. $1.50; lb. $5.00. 
156 White Plume. 112 days. An extra- 
early variety. Leaves bright green, tinged 
white: stalks medium, easily blanched to pure 
white; solid, crisp, and of fine quality. Pkt. 
1Oc; oz. 25c; %4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.50. 
The value of root-crops for stock is just 
beginning to be fully appreciated. They in- 
part a beautiful butter-yellow color to the 
milk when fed to milch cows. Four pounds 
will sow an acre, 
133 Long Orange. 85 days. A heavy cropper 
on light soils. The thick, tapering roots are 10 to 
12 inches long, deep scarlet-orange color, Pkt. 
1Oc; oz. 15c; % Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50; 5 Ibs. 
$7.00. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $13.00; 25 Ibs. $30.00. 
134 Large White Belgian. 99 gays, roots 
grow 10 to 14 inches long, partly out of the ground; 
skin green above ground, white below. Flesh white 
with tinge of cream color. Pkt. {Oc; 0z. 15¢;'4 
Ib. 35c; tb. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.50. Not pre- 
paid: 10 Ibs. $8.00; 25 lbs. $17.50. 
158 Celeriac. (Turnip-rooted Celery.) The 
edible roots are 3 to 4 inches in diameter and 
globular. Used as flavoring, boiled or as a 
salad. Pkt. $\0Z- + 4 Ib. ; Ib. 
Golden Plume $2.50. [Oc; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c¢ ) 


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