Because of their value as Culture. Although the seeds are slow to germinate, there 
a health-food, Carrots are | is no vegetable of easier culture, Plant the seed.% inch 
gaining wider recognition. deep in loose, deep, ,well-prepared soil, making rows 16 to 
Our special strains are se- | 24 inches apart. Cultivate as soon as plants are established 
lected for uniformity of col- and thin to 2 to 4 inches in the rows, according to the size 
or, size, Shape, tops, and sea- of the variety. One ounce will sow 100 feet of row; 3 to 4 
son of maturity; also for pounds, an acre. 
sweetness, tenderness and for 
a minimum of “core.” 136 Coreless Chantenay. 70 days. Accepted with en- 
thusiasm by shippers and canners. Roots of the same size 
and shape as Chantenay; flesh 
O S reddish orange, with indistinct 
3 GRAND CARR T core of nearly the same color as 
the flesh. Tender and sweet. Its 

139 Imperator superb color, fine quality, com- 
* 77 days. An out- up ess q . ; 
standing strain bred for market-gar- hea i El eee Riel 
den use and for shipping. It fills the ow. 1s v spe © Pe niarket 
demand for a longer type to compete es a Sheol v OR atter known 
on markets with California Carrots Pits TOLD cea Bee 14th. 
elongated under irrigation. ‘The roots 1-10: Ohi "84 00; 5° Ibs. 
are 7 to 8% inches long, graceful, ee 75 Aosaiee aid: 10 Ibs. 
smooth, and uniformly tapered to a th Boch, PILPG c 
semi-blunt end. Flesh is rich orange- $35.50. 
red, extending to center of root, with 142 Danvers Half Long, 
indistinet core...The dark green) tops d Cc d 
are medium, but strong enough for Re oread. 75 days. An im- - 
good bunching. Finest quality for proved strain of the popular 
table use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c¢; % Ib. Danvers Carrot with indistinct 
$1.00; Ib. $3.85; 5 Ibs. $17.25. red core making it especially de- 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $32.50; 25 Ibs. sirable for market gardeners and 
$78.75. shippers. The roots Bre 7% to 
8 inches long, 1% inches in 
129 Danvers Half Long. diameter at shoulder taper- 
75 days. A prime favorite because of ing to a blunt point. The 
its brilliant market appearance. The flesh is a deep rich orange 
smooth, handsome/roots are 6% to eolor. Pkt. 1O0c; oz. 35c; 
7% inches long, tapering uniformly % |b. $1.10; Ib. $4.00; 
to a blunt point. Flesh is a deep, 5 Ibs. $18.75. Not pre- 
paiet rich orange color, tender, sweet, paid: 10 lbs. $35.50, 
and crisp, en bunched it makes : 
the most attractive Carrot on the mar- 132 Oxheart. 70 days. 
ket, thus always selling at top market Especially desirable 100 
prices. Our strain is outstanding. Pkt, heavy soil for home use. 
10c; 0z. 35c¢; % Ib. $1.00; Ib. ing ae eae c sachs 
ry "i aids, ‘ : ite ©, NICK, 
Oh beer eric eae PY ok ae blunt-ended, of heart shape. 
Flesh deep orange and the 
13 tops are small, Being very 
30 Chantenay. "0 days. An im- short they are easily pulled 
proved long strain. Extensively grown eee Be Salat, Oa aa 
in home- and market-garden and for Pkt TOdscoe 3Be: G 
shipping bunched. Roots are deep ib. $1.00; lb. $3.50: 
reddish orange, smooth, tapered, and 5 lbs. $16.50. Not pre- 
stump-rooted. Average 5% to 6 paid: 10 ibs. $31.00. 
inches in length, The flesh is tender, 
of fine texture, and very sweet. Pkt. 
oo ees Bs BAe ays 
I ator : 3 Ss. 50. ot prepaid: 
set bailed 10 Ibs. $33.00; 25 Ibs. $80.00. 




Louisiana Danvers 
75 days. A highly refined 
strain of Danvers developed for 
commercial production in the 
South by the Louisiana Experi- 
ment Station. Retains a deep 
rich orange color under our usual 
adverse weather conditions. ‘The 
heavy tops are of convenient 
bunching size. The core is small. 
Pkt. {Oc; oz. 35c; % Ib. 
$1.10; Ib. $4.00; 5 Ibs. 
$18.75 


‘Louisiana Danvers 
138 Scarlet Nantes. 
68 days. The bright 
orange roots are 6 to 7 
inches long, cylindrical 
and stump-rooted. Crisp, 
tender, and of very deli- 
cate flavor; practically 
coreless. Pkt. 106; 02. 
35c;% Ib. $1.10; Ib. 
$4.00; 5 Ibs. $18.75. 


CELERY For an early crop, first sowings in Florida and 
* along the Gulf Coast are made the latter part 
of June. Main sowings for a winter crop are made through 
September. Start seed in partly shaded seed-beds of very 
rich, fine, loose soil. Cover seed not over % ineh. Trans- 
plant when 6 inches high, in rows 24 inches apart, and set 
the plants 6 inches apart in the rows. One ounce will pro- 
duce 3,000 plants; 2 to 4 ounces will set an acre. 










159 Golden Plume. 
115 days. Resembles 
Golden Self-blanching, but 
is earlier. Plants medium- ARROT 
sized, stocky, full hearted 
mand compact, with thick, solid 
stalks which blanch readily. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c; oz. 75C; %4 Ib. 
$2.50; Ib. $8.50. 
155 Golden Self-blanching. 120 aays. 
Medium in height, stocky and compact; foliage 
yellowish green. Stalks very solid, broad, of 
delicate, nutty flavor. It blanches readily to 
golden yellow. Pkt. 15c¢; % oz. 40c; oz. 
75c; 1% lb. $2.50; lb. $8.50. 
156 White Plume. 112 days. An extra- 
early variety. Leaves bright green, tinged 
white; stalks medium, easily blanched to pure 
white; solid, crisp, and of fine quality. Pkt. 
{Oc; oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.75; lb. $6.00. 


The value of root-crops for stock is just 
beginning to be fully appreciated. They im- 
part a beautiful butter-yellow color to the 
milk when fed to milch cows, Four pounds 
will sow an acre. 
133 Long Orange. 85 days. A heavy cropper 
on light soils. The thick, tapering roots are 10 to 
12 inches long, deep scarlet-orange color. Pkt. 
{Oc; oz 35c; % Ib. $1.00; Ib. $3.50; 5 
ae J ooh Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $30.50; 25 
S. fs 








134 Large White Belgian. 9 gays. Roots 
grow 10 to 14 inches long, partly out ofthe ground; 
skin green above ground, white below. Flesh white 
ve Ihc eRe shi ree yee Ps oo 206 ; 
‘4 4 C3 a a H Ss ® . te) 
prepaid: 10 Ibs, $15.00. 



158 Celeriac. (Turnip-rooted Celery.) The 
edible roots are 3 to 4 inches in diameter and 
globular. Used as flavoring, boiled or as a 
Golden Plume et ao: Pkt. 10¢; oz. 50c; %4 Ib. $1.75; Ib. 



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