


fine grained, tender and of excellent color and 
the core is indistinct. The tops are of medium 
size and strong. Suitable for bunching or stor- 
age. Partially resistant to Cercospora leaf spot. 
Definitely coarser, but more sure of a satisfac- 
tory crop than Bunching. 
Bunching —A carrot well adapted for 
bunching for long distance shipping. The roots 
are 8’’ long and 144-1%"’ in diameter, nearly 
cylindrical with rounded shoulders and stump- 
rooted. The root is smooth and nearly free from 
hair roots and side root scars. The tops are 
short but strong. Well grown on good soils, 
this variety suits quality markets. Susceptible 
to Cercospora leaf spot. 
Danvers Red Cored —A half long, late 
variety of exceptional quality adapted to fall 
use Or winter storage. Roots are 7-714’ long 
and somewhat stump-rooted. The crown is full, 
2-2!’ in diameter. Flesh is bright orange- 
scarlet. Tops are medium large. 
Hutchinson — A late, heavy yielding vari- 
ety, good for fall use and winter storage, hav- 
ing a cylindrical root 10 inches to 14 inches in 
length, 1 to 2 inches in diameter, with princi- 
pally an abrupt stump end. Flesh is deep 
orange, tender and of good quality when 
properly grown in a deep, light soil, well sup- 
plied with moisture. Roots should not stand 
more than 1 to 1%” apart to avoid over- 
size, coarse growth. Tops are of medium size, 
strong and vigorous. About 80 to 90 days are 
required from seeding to bunching size, al- 
though this variety is generally sold as a box or 
trimmed carrot. 
Carrot Culture 
Sow after April 15, and for continuous har- 
vest, successively every 3 weeks until July 15 
in a deeply-loosened, well-prepared seedbed. 
Sow % oz. of seed per 100’ of row or 2 to 4 
Ibs. per acre, 1% inch deep in rows 12” to 15”’ 
apart. Thin seedlings to stand 1-2”’ apart. 
CAULIFLOWER 
Super Snowball — A deep-headed strain 
that is more spreading than usual and gives 
better protection to the head, but requires ty- 
ing. Best suited for early season planting for a 
crop in late June to early September. Ready for 
harvest about 65 days after transplanting. 
Heads usually 6-7”’ in diameter, rather spongy 
and will wither if held long after cutting. It 
should not be used to compete with later, more 
solid varieties in late fall. 
Danish Early — A sure-heading strain of 
Snowball variety suitable for a main crop in the 
fall maturing about 75 days after transplanting. 
Plant is small and compact. Heads are well pro- 
tected but require tying. 
Holland Erfurt — Acceptable seed not avail- 
able. 
Cauliflower Culture 
For an early crop, sow inside from February 
15 to March 15. Harden off and set outside as 
soon as ground can be prepared after danger of 
hard frosts. 
For late harvest, sow the seed about the mid- 
dle of May, transplant into the field about July 
1. As soon as heads begin to form, draw the 
leaves over and tie them together for protection 
against sun and rain and to afford perfect 
bleaching conditions. Cut heads while the 
white curd is compact and solid. Trim outer 
leaves to extend slightly beyond the curd for 
protection in handling and shipping. Side- 
dressings of nitrogen may be necessary if 
growth is slow. Set plants 20’’ by 3’ apart. 
Hollow stalks and browning of the curd, 
with or without an unthrifty condition of the 
plants, may indicate boron deficiency in the 
soil. If such conditions are found, consult your 
county agent or the Eastern States Farmers’ 
Exchange fertilizer department for recom- 
mended treatment. 
CELERY 
Tall Fordhook (Summer Pascal) — A tall, 
early strain of Fordhook. Plants are large, 
stocky, and erect. Stalks are 8 to 9 inches to the 
first joint, smooth, meaty, full heart, blanch- 
ing with paper or cuffs to a light cream color. 
Not quite as brittle as Fordhook Emperor. 
Ready for harvest in 105 to 110 days from field 
setting. 
Fordhook Emperor (Houser) — A strain 
of Fordhook with yery high table quality but 
extremely brittle, so must be handled carefully 
in packing and shipping to avoid cracking 
and breaking. Stalks are 6 to 7’’ long, very 
thick, smooth and meaty. Blanches slowly 
with paper or cuffs toa pale cream color. Ready 
for harvest about 120 days from field setting. 
soil should be deep and thoroughly prepared, 
and, if necessary, make side-dressings of avail- 
able nitrogen fertilizer. When celery is fully 
grown, blanch with boards, earth or paper. 
CHARD 
Chard is a member of the same family as 
beets but has been developed for its foliage 
rather than for an enlarged root. It is most used 
as greens but the mid-ribs may also be cooked 
as asparagus or creamed celery. It ranks high 
among vegetables in content of vitamins, cal- 
cium and iron. 
Twenty-five feet of row will supply ade- 
quately a family of 4 from early summer to 
freezing weather of fall. 
Fordhook Giant — The heavy crumpled or 
savoyed leaves are dark green with a large 
white succulent stalk. 
Lucullus — The heavily-crumpled or savoyed 
leaves are yellowish-green and the thick, broad 
succulent stalks are light green in color. 
Swiss Chard Culture 
One-half ounce of seed plants 100’ of row 
— 4 to 6 lbs. per acre. Chard is easily grown. 
Plants may be started in greenhouse or hotbed 
and then transplanted to the open field or 
planted directly outdoors as soon as soil can 
be prepared in spring. Sow 2” apart, 2’’ deep 
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The floorplans of the CARROTS are — (1) Hutchinson, (2) Bunching, (3) 
Imperator, (4) Danvers Red Cored, (5) Nantes Long, (6) Chantenay... 
and the CELERY: (1) Golden Plume (Calif.), (2) Emperor, (3) Tall Ford- 
hook, (4) Giant Pascal, (5) Golden Plume (Jer.). 
Green Celery Culture 
One-quarter ounce of seed plants 100’ of 
row — 4 ozs. per acre. Sow seed outdoors about 
May 1 and transplant to field July 1 to 15. The 

in rows 2’ apart. Thin seedlings to stand 4” 
to 6’’ apart. By breaking off and using only the 
full-grown outside leaves, a continuous harvest 
may be enjoyed throughout the season. 
