
Carrot, Chantenay 
CARROTS 
The carrot is one of our most important vegetables; 
from a dietetic standpoint it is particularly desirable for 
children as it is a rich source of vitamins A, B, and C. 
Also its yellow coloring matter known as Carotin is very 
beneficial to health. 
For garden purposes carrots may be sown any time. 
Sow the seed % inch deep in loose, well prepared soil, 
preferably sandy, making rows 18 inches apart. Cultivate 
as soon as the plants are well established and thin to 
2 or 4 inches in the row according to the size of the 
variety. One ounce will sow over 100 feet of row. 
CHANTENAY (Red Cored)—An excellent early, half long 
stump-rooted variety; 5 or 6 inches long and about 3 
inches thick at the shoulder. Bright orange-scarlet, 
heavy cropper. (Pkt. 10c) (% oz. 30c) (oz. 50c) 
C4 Ib. $1.75) 
DANVERS HALF LONG—A rich orange-red sort, grow- 
ing about 8 inches long. Largely used for table use and 
stock raising as well. Very productive; flesh sweet and 
crisp. (Pkt. 10c) (% oz. 30c) (oz. 50c) (4 Ib. $1.75) 
EARLY SCARLET HORN — This is a favorite for early 
crop, but not large; sold extensively in the markets 
bunched. The tops are small; roots top-shaped, stump- 
rooted, therefore easily pulled. Grows well in shallow 
soil. Color is a deep orange; flesh fine-grained 
(Pkt. 10c) (44 02. 30c) (oz. 50c) (4 Ib. $1.75) 
OXHEART or GUERANDE—A popular short, thick va- 
riety about 4% inches long and 3% inches thick at the 
shoulder. A good variety for heavy or stiff soils; heavy 
cropper. (Pkt. 10c) (4% oz. 30c) (oz. 50c) (4 Ib. $1.75) 
FRENCH FORCING—A small, round, reddish orange va- 
riety, crisp and sweet; the best of this class. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 50c) (44 Ib. $1.75) 
IMPROVED LONG ORANGE — ‘The best long carrot in 
cultivation; especially recommended for market gar- 
deners and field culture. It is a good reliable variety, 
always depended upon for its uniformity and large 
crop. Grows best in light, rich, well-dug soil. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 50c) (4 Ib. $1.75) 
CELTUCE 
A new vegetable introduced by an 
We quote from his description: 
“When young the light green leaves may be used as 
lettuce or boiling greens. The outer skin is peeled from 
the stalk which may be eaten raw or cooked.” 
(Pkt. 10c) (% oz. 35c) 
Eastern Seedsman. 
Hallawell Seed Co. 
CAULIFLOWER 
Culture same as Cabbage. Soil must be rich and deep, 
and the plants liberally supplied with water in dry 
weather. As the flower heads appear, the large leaves 
should be broken down over them to protect them from 
the sun and rain. One ounce will produce about 1,500 
plants and Will mature in about 150 days. Sow from June 
to January. 
EARLY SNOWBALL—The best and most popular early 
variety grown. It will make uniformly fine heads, even 
under adverse conditions. (Pkt. 25c) (4% oz. $1.75) 
(oz. $5.00) 
COLLARDS 
Sow the seed thickly in rows, in rich ground, trans- 
planting when about 4 inches in height; or sow where the 
plants are to remain, and when well started thin to 2 or 
3 feet apart. 
TRUE GEORGIA—The well known popular variety. 
Grows from 4 to 5 feet high, and forms a very large, 
loose head. Leaves are tinged with purple. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) (4 Ib. 50c) (1b. $1.50) 
CHICORY 
LARGE ROOTED—The young leaves are known as 
radichetta, and are excellent as salad; the roots are 
also used for cooking. Sow the seed % inch deep early 
in the spring, thin the young plants to 6 inches in the 
row and keep well hoed. The plant spreads from the 
root and is perennial; will mature in 120 days. One 
ounce will sow 200 feet of row. (Pkt. 15c) (oz. T5c) 
ASPARAGUS or RADICHETTI—Leaves are long and cut 
irregularly. Cultivated chiefly for the tender young 
shoots which are boiled in salt water and served hot, 
or cold in salads. The delicious flavor is suggestive of 
Asparagus. (Pkt. 15c) (oz. 75c) 
CHIVES 
A small perennial of the Onion family; readily propagated 
from seeds; leaves used in salads and for flavoring soups 
and stews. (Pkt. 15c) (44 oz. 75c) (oz. $2.00) 

Cauliflower, Early Snowball 
