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Carrots, Imperator 
CARROTS—(Cont'd) 
Stock Feed Varieties 
_ of Carrots 
*LONG ORANGE IMPROVED—85 days. 
An old favorite used mainly for stock feed. 
Very long rooted, slender and pointed. 
Orange exterior; lighter orange core. Pkt. 
10c, 1 oz. 25c, ¥% lb. 75c, 1 Ib. $2.50. 
LONG WHITE BELGIUM—97 days. A large 
white fleshed and white skinned carrot, 
used extensively for stock feed purposes. 
Grows partly out of ground, with greenish 
shoulder. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 25c, Y% lb. 75c, 
1 Ib. $2.50. 
LONG YELLOW BELGIAN—95 days. Sim- 
ilar to the above variety, but with yellow- 
ish skin. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 25c, %4 lb. 75c, 
1 Ib. $2.50. 
Celeriac . Celery-Root, or 
Turnip-Rooted Celery 
In this kind of Celery the roots and not 
the leaf-stalks are the edible portion. Cul- 
ture same as Celery. When the roots are 
2 inches in diameter, they are ready for 
use. 
GIANT SMOOTH PRAGUE—110 days. An 
improved variety producing large roots of 
nearly globular shape, and comparatively 
smooth surfaced. In this kind of Celery the 
roots and not the leaf-stalks are the edible 
portion. For celery flavor in soups, stews 
and salads. Pkt. 10c, 1-0z. 35c, %4 lb. $1.50, | : 
1 lb. $5.00. 
Chervil 
FINE CURLED—90 days. Similar to pars- - 
ley, but of a more delicate texture. Leaves © 
bright rich green. Used like parsley for . 
flavoring and garnishing. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. — 
50c, % Ib. $1.50. 
Chives 
A small perennial plant growing about 10 : 
inches high and cultivated for its fine 
onion-like leaves which are used for sea- 
soning and flavoring. It can be cut fre- 
quently, a new growth appearng soon 
after each cutting. Pkt. 10c, %4 oz. 25c. 

CELER Y — Crisp, 
Tender and 
Healthful 
Celery seed takes 2 to 3 weeks to germi- 
nate. It will germinate well at compara 
tively low temperatures but needs con- 
stant and abundant moisture. Plants re- 
quire abundant moisture, but will not 
stand flooding. The soil should be rich, 
fine and loose. Sow seeds in beds cover- 
ing only Y% inch deep and prick out to 3 
inches each way when seedlings have 3 
or 4 leaves. When 24% to 3 months old 
transplant to field trenches that are 5 to 6 
inches deep and 2 feet apart, spacing the 
plants 8 to 12 inches. Blanching is done by 
hilling up with soil, tying up with burlap 
or special blanching paper or with boards. 
For fall and winter crop plant from Febru- 
ary to April. 
*UTAH or GOLDEN CRISP—An outstand- 
ing variety gaining wide popularity. Of 
particular merit for its broad, dark green 
stems, which are extremely thick, fleshy 
and of unexcelled crispness and eating 
quality. Utah Celery has stems of thicker 
flesh than any other variety. Possesses 
rich nutty flavor. Fkt. 10c, ¥2 oz. 45c, 1 oz. 
80c, 4% Ib. $2.75, 1 lb. 10.00. 
*GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING (New Im- 
proved Tall)—90 days. Practically immune 
from "'Black-heart"’ because the heart is 
very compact and the tall erect stalks are 
close fitting. The stalks are thick, 9 to 1l 
inches long below the first leaf-knot, 
straight, quite broad, ivory white, crisp, 
and of a fine nut-like flavor. The foliage is 
yellowish green turning to golden yellow 
with a slight earthing up. Pkt. 10c, Y2 oz. 
75c, 1 oz. $1.25, % Ib. $5.00, 1 Ib. $15.00. 
GOLDEN PLUME or WONDERFUL — 110 
days. The original celery strain sold for 
many, many years. The joint is from 9-10 
inches long. Unusually thick set, compact, 
and attains exceptional weight. Pkt. 10c, 
Ya oz. 50c, 1 oz. 90c, % lb. $2.75, 1 Ib. 
$10.00. 
Celery, Utah 
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Carrots, Chantenay, Red Core 
Collards 
GEORGIA or CREOLE—75 days. 2-3 feet 
tall. Large, light green leaves in an open 
cluster. Often grown in place of cabbage 
and used as greens. Light frost improves 
crop. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, 1 Ib. 
$1.50. 
Cress 
Sow seed in spring as soon as ground can 
be worked, in rich well prepared soil, in 
shallow drills 12 to 16 inches apart, cov- 
ering with about ¥% inch of fine soil firmly 
pressed down. Does best during the cool 
months. 
FINE CURLED or PEPPER GRASS — 45 
days. Frilled, curled leaves, possessing a 
warm pungent flavor. Used for garnishing 
or as an appetizing addition to lettuce. 
Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 15c, % lb. 30c. 
TRUE WATER—180 days. A distinct vari- 
ety of cress with small oval leaves. Does 
best when its roots and stems are sub- 
merged in water, although a fair growth 
may be obtained in soil which is kept wet. 
Leaves of piquant flavor used for salads 
and garnishing. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 40c, Y% Ib. 
1.20. 
Corn Salad 
(Fetticus or Lamb’‘s Lettuce) 
LARGE SEEDED—45 days. Vigorous grow- 
er, producing large healthy plants with 
round light green leaves. Use fresh or cook 
like lettuce or spinach. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 50c. 
Dandelion 
A healthy, nutritious and pleasant leafy 
green food that can be used early in the 
spring either for salad or boiled like Spin- 
ach. Sow in early spring in very warm 
tich soil in drills 18 inches apart and thin 
to 5 inches. 
CULTIVATED or FRENCH COMMON—95 
days. A decided improvement on the wild 
dandelion. Compact and low growing. 
Leaves long and broad. Fine salad plant. 
Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 50c. 
*IMPROVED THICK LEAVED or CABBAG- 
ING—95 days. Unsurpassed in thickness 
of leaf and deep green color. It is com- 
pact and forms an upright tuft at the center 
which blanches almost naturally. Pkt. 10c, 
1 oz. 50c. 
