CARROTS 
¥% oz. to 100 ft., 2 lbs. per acre. 
Sow seed in light sandy soil, from April to July, in drills 1% 
feet apart, covering the seed % inch deep. Thin out the young 
plants from 3 to 5 inches apart, according to size of variety. 
Cultivate freely and do not allow the soil to get too dry during 
ae Meer: All varieties of Carrots: Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25e; 
oz. 45c. 
Imperator. This Carrot grows to a length of 6 to 7 inches with 
a shoulder diameter of 14%, to 1% inches and is a deep orange 
color. It has a smooth crown; does not have undesirable side 
shoots; has a fine texture, and is good and sweet. In all re- 
spects it is very attractive for shipping purposes. 
Oregon Chantenay. Flesh is a deep golden orange color, al- 
ways smooth and fine in texture, very tender. Excellent 
bunching variety and grown exclusively by market growers. 
Red Cored Chantenay. Tender and sweet. Roots a little 
shorter than Oregon Chantenay. Fiesh reddish orange. 
Danver’s Half Long. The roots are a rich dark orange color 
and by reason of its symmetrical shape which is long and 
pointed, it makes an excellent bunching variety. It has proved 
over a period of years to be the most popular Carrot, both 
with the grower and the shipper. 
Nantes Coreless. Excellent for forcing, as well as for home 
and market garden use. Tops very small. MRoots bright 
orange, cylindrical, blunt tipped. Flesh reddish orange, crisp, 
tender and of very delicate flavor. Practically coreless. 
Oxheart. Beautiful shape and color. The roots generally 
attain 4 to 5 inches in length, and about 3 inches in diameter. 
Quality first rate, very tender, and a variety that is used in 
quantity. 
Stock Carrots 
1 oz. 30e; 14 Ib. 90ce. 
White Belgian. A late variety, an excellent keeper and a 
very heavy yielder. Principally grown for stock feed, it will 
yield as much as 40 tons per acre. Roots are 7 to 8 inches 
long, 3 inches across at the top, tapered and pointed. 
Yellow Belgian. A very productive variety, with roots meas- 
uring 20 inches long. They are broad at the shoulder, and 
gradually taper to a fine point. The skin below the ground isa 
light orange, but above the soil surface it is green. Will yield 
heavily, particularly on good deep soil. 

SNOWBALL 
CAULIFLOWER 
1 pkt. to 100 ft., 1 oz. per acre. 
The same methods that produce good Cabbage will grow 
good Cauliflower. The only great difference is that Cauli- 
flower heads must be protected from sunlight so as to make 
sure of the desirable white curd. Gather the tops of the 
leaves together loosely as soon as the heads begin to form. 
In shutting off the light, it is important not to cramp the 
heads. Pkt. 25e. 
Early Snowball. The best for greenhouse forcing, early mar- 
ket, and shipping. Plants very dwarf. Heads snow white; 
deep, smooth, compact; about 6 inches across, weight, 1% to 2 
pounds. The standard of excellence in Cauliflower. 
Catskill. One of the best types for late planting; heads very 
uniform in size. Splendid shipping variety. Market gardener’s 
favorite. 
CELERIAC 
% oz. to 100 ft., %4 Ib. per acre. 
Sow seed at the same season and give same treatment as 
common Celery. Transplant to moist, rich soil, in rows 2 feet 
apart and 6 inches apart in row. Give thorough culture. It 
is not necessary to earth up or handle the plants. After the 
roots have attained a diameter of 2 inches, they are fit for 
use. 
Large Smooth Prague. An improved variety of turnip-rooted 
Celery producing large tubers of nearly globular shape and 
comparatively smooth surface. ; Pkt. 10ce. 
CELERY 
Y% oz. to 100 ft., 44 Ib. per acre. 
Sow from February to May in drills 1 foot apart. Later, 
usually in June, transplant to rows 3 feet apart and 6 inches 
apart in row. Rows should be furrowed out so plants may be 
set 6 inches deep. Later, soil may be banked against rows 
for blanching, even so-called self-blanching varieties needing 
the cool, moist soil to render the stalks crisp and tender, but 
this should not be done until a few weeks before harvesting. 
One ounce of seed will produce five thousand plants. 
Golden Plume or Wonderful. Early and very desirable for 
home and market garden. Plants medium sized; stocky, full 
hearted, and compact. Thick solid stalks blanch readily and 
are of the finest table quality. Plt. 10ce. 
Golden Yellow Self Blanching. Early and particularly de- 
sirable for home and market garden. Plants fairly tall and 
compact with firm stalks, 26 to 28 inches tall, which blanch 
readily and are of splendid quality, Pkt. 10c. 
Utah. Very popular on the Portland market. 
color, nutty flavor and fine quality. Pkt. 10e. 
Light green in 
CHICORY 
1 oz. to 100 ft., 4 to 5 Ibs. per acre. 
Sow Chicory when weather becomes warm and settled. Sow 
in rows at least 24 inches in width. Thin to 3 inches between 
plants. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 25ce; 14 Ib. 75e. 
Large Rooted or Magdeburg. Dried roots are roasted and 
used as a substitute for coffee. Roots 12 to 14 inches long, 2 
inches in diameter at top; weigh 16 oz.; tapered; resemble 
dwarf white sugar beets. 
Radichetta or Cicoria di Catalogna. Of Italian origin, in- 
creasingly popular with market gardeners. An annual with 
leaves like Dandelion used for early greens; leaves and flower 
shoots very tender, with faint asparagus flavor. 
Witloof (French Endive). Seed sown in spring produces long, 
thick roots by November. To force for use roots are dug in 
fall, trimming off leaves an inch above crown. Trench in a 
warm, dark place, covering with 6 or 8 inches of soil and top 
layer of fresh manure. Blanched head of leaves thus obtained 
resemble Cos lettuce and makes delicious salad. 
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