CARROTS 
CULTURE. For the best results the 
soil should be well worked to a good 
depth. For early use sow seed in 
rows 15 inches apart as early in the 
spring as the soil can be worked, 
sowing about 2 lbs. of seed per acre 
and cover the same with % inch of 
soil; but for main crop, sow about 
corn planting time, using 3 lbs. of 
seed per acre and the seed should be 
covered with nearly an inch of soil. 
One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet 
of row. Make the rows two feet apart 
to allow for cultivation. When the 
plants are 3 inches high thin to 3 
inches apart in the row. 
Chantenay* (Select Stock) 68 days 
See Front Cover 
The Chantenay Carrot has been the 
favorite with the market gardeners 
for many years. Our select seed is 
recommended as best for general use. 
The flesh is of a beautiful orange 
color and of fine texture. tender and 
very sweet. About six inches long. 
Excellent for bunching. Pkt. 10e and 
25e; oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.25; 1 Ib. $4.00. 
Imp. Danver’s Half Long*® 75 days 
Is a well-known stump rooted vari- 
a Long Scarlet ety, The root is of a rich dark orange 
antes Carrot color, smooth and heavy yielding, 
making it very desirable for both marketing and stock 
feeding. Roots will grow to 7 or 7% inches in length. 
This is an excellent bushel carrot and one of the most 
popular of American varieties. Grows a little longer and 
larger than Chantenay. Pkt., 10c and 25e; oz., 50e; %4 Ib., 
$1.25; 1 Ib., $4.00. 
Coreless (Scarlet) 65 days 
This variety of exceptional quality is recommended for 
its earliness, sweet mild flavor and uniformity in shape. 
The roots are very smooth, average about 5 to 6 inches 
in length. The flesh is an attractive rich orange red 
color, sweet and tender, entirely devoid of stringiness. 
A good keeper. Pkt. 10e¢ and 25e; oz. 65¢; % Ib. $2.00; 
1 Ib. $5.00, 
Half Long Scarlet Nantes* 65 days 
Almost coreless, brittle, and fine grained with mild sweet 
flavor. Roots are of reddish orange color, and 6 to 7 
inches long when mature. It is one of the finest carrots 
grown ‘fer market or the home gardener. Pkt. 10c and 
25e; oz. 6G5e; % Ib. $2.00; 1 Ib. $5.00. 
Oxheart or Guerande 72 days 
Earlier than the Danver’s but only 2% to 3 inches long, 
easily lifted from the ground. The flesh is bright orange, 
fine grained and sweet. An excellent carrot for home 
use or stock feeding. Pkt. 10e and 25c¢; oz. 50c; %4 Ib. $1.25; 
1 Ib, $4.00. 
Oregon Chantenay* 72 days 
A special strain selected from Chantenay which produces 
very smooth roots about one inch longer than regular 
Chantenay and of more even diameter the whole length 
of the carrot. It has proven popular with market gar- 
deners and shippers. It is the best carrot for early 
bunching. The roots are of deep orange color with small 
uniform core. Pkt. 10¢ and 25e; oz. 50e; \% Ib. $1.25; 1 Ib. 
$4.00. 
Imperator* 74 days 
Very attractive roots 7 to 8 inches long, slightly taper- 
ing. Sloping shoulder with slender tops firm enough to 
bunch well. The color is deep orange which extends to 
the center with a very small core. Specially adapted to 
peat land. Sow late for fall crop. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; %4 
Ib. $1.25; 1 Ib. $4.00. 
85 days 
Improved Long Orange 
A heavy yielder for light soils when roots may be easily 
dug. Roots are orange scarlet, fairly thick and as a rule 
grow entirely underground, thus having no green shoul- 
der. 10 to 12 inches long when matured. Fine for table 
or stock feeding. Pkt. 10e¢ and 25e; oz. 50ce; 4% Ib. $1.25; 
1 Ib. $4.00. 
Mastodon or Improved Short White 85 days 
Roots half long, 7 to 9 inches in length, smooth, very 
heavy at shoulder and tapering to point. Color creamy 
white with light green crown. White flesh, solid, crisp, 
and of excellent quality for stock feeding. Pkt. 10c; oz, 
35c; % Ib. $1.00; 1 Ib. $3.25. 


Victoria or Yellow Belgian (Stock Feeding) 
90 TO 100 DAYS. A large yellow stock carrot, by far the 
largest yellow carrot grown. The roots are exceptionally 
fine for all kinds of stock feeding, possessing high feed- 
ing properties. It is a heavy cropper on all Kinds of soil, 
but is especially adapted for rich, sandy loam. Pkt. 10e; 
oz 35e; % Ib. $1.00; 1 Ib. $3.25. 
CELERIAC 
CULTURE. Celeriac seed may be treated the same as 
celery until outdoor planting. Plant in rows 14 inches 
apart, 3 or 4 inches apart in the row. 
120 days 
Large Smooth Turnip Rooted 
This vegetable deserves a wider recognition by growers 
or home gardeners. Is fine for flavoring soups, stews, or 
roots may be cooked up like parsnips. Has a celery flavor. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. $1.25; \% Ih. $4.00 
CULTURE. For 
early crop seed 
should be sown 
indoors in Febru- 
ary or March. The 
surface of seed 
bed should be cov- 
ered with sand to 
hold moisture 
without becoming 
crusted. W hen 
seedlings are big 
enough to handle 
they should be 
transplanted to 
develop the roots 
and harden the 
tops. .ablamt pout 
in the open when 
danger of severe 
frost is past and 
the soil can be 
worked up prop- 
erly. 




oul 8 Reliable Self Blanching Ce ery 
EAT CELERY FOR HEALTH 
Celery is a_ health builder, and besides vitamin B, con- 
tains valuable mineral salts, which assist your organs 
to function, aids digestion, glands and nerves. 
Gould’s Reliable Self Blanching* 115 to 125 days 
The seed is American grown of French stock which has 
been brought to its present high standard of perfection 
after many years of careful selection. The stalks are 
tender, crisp and very fine flavored. It is almost double 
the size of the common strain. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.25; %4 Ib. 
$3.50; 1 Ib. $12.00. 
Giant Pascalx 135 days 
This is a late winter variety of the green type of celery. 
The plants grow 36 to 40 inches in height; color of 
stalks and leaves is green. One of the best quality celery 
types and has a delicious, sweet and fine nutty flavor. 
Pkt. 10¢: 1 oz., $1.00; 14 Ib. $3.00; 1 Ib. $10.00. 
Salt Lake or Utah* 125 to 130 days 
Salt Lake grows to a good height and produces stalks 
that are crisp and tender with a delicious flavor. This 
celery will bleach much quicker than any other green 
variety. It is also very desirable for late storing. Pkt. 
10¢c; oz. $1.00; %4 Ib. $3.00; 1 Ib. $10.00. 
CELTUCE 
A new vegetable from far-off China. It is a distinct 
species of lettuce, but is different from ordinary lettuce 
in its growth and uses. The young leaves may be eaten 
as a salad or cooked as “‘greens.’”’ The center stalk, after 
outer skin is removed, may be eaten raw or cooked like 
celery or asparagus. Celtuce is delicious with a taste 
slightly suggesting that of celery, but different and 
milder. Pkt. 10c. CHICORY 
Used as a winter salad. May be used as a Cos Lettuce, 
and is delicious when served with salad dressing. The 
plants form long parsnip-shaped roots that are lifted 
in the fall, trimmed of leaves, and stored in soil in a 
cool place until wanted for forcing. Witloof. 150 days. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; % Ib. $2.35. 
CHIVES 
Are hardy perennial plants of the onion type. The tops 
are used for flavoring. Quicker results are obtained by 
setting out plants than by seeding as seedlings will not 
do much the first year. while the sets or plants will mul- 
tiply very rapidly. Pkt. 15¢e; oz. $1.50. 

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