CARROTS—CELERY—CUCUMBERS | 
Archias’ Select Table Carrots 
Rich in Vitamins. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
CULTURE: Sow the early sorts in March and April, in drills 1 inch deep and 14 inches apart; 
thin out to 2 inches. For main crop sow in May or beginning of June. Care should be taken at all © 
times to see that the soil is firm over the seeds, either by means of feet, roller or garden drill. Slug 
Shot dusted over the ground will prevent maggots. 
CHANTENAY or MODEL. Popular for home and market. 70 days. Attractive, deep orange, half- 
long roots, 544 in. long and 21% in. thick at the top, gradually tapering to a distinctly stump end. 
Of fine texture, and very sweet. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% Ib., 75c; Ib., $2.50. 
LONG TYPE CHANTENAY. Long, coreless. 70 days. Finest of all. Deep reddish orange 
color throughout. The yellow ring around inside core has been bred out and sweeter, richer 
flavor acquired. Otherwise similar to Chantenay. Ideal for home gardens, market and shipping. 
Pkt., 10c; 1/2 0z., 15c; 0z., 25c; 1% lb., 90c. 

ARCHIAS’ IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. 85 days. If left to reach full growth, roots will measure 
10 to 12 in. long and 2 in. thick at the shoulder, slightly tapering to a point. Deep orange skin 
and bright orange-red flesh. A heavy cropper and a perfect .winter keeper. 
kt., 10c; 1% oz., 15c; 0z., 25c; 14 Ib., 90c; Ib., $2.75. 
DANVERS HALF LONG. 75 days. Well-known main-crop or late carrot, of great uniformity. Deep 
orange-red roots are 7 to 742 in. long and 2 to 24 in. in diameter, tapering gradually toward the 
blunt end. Is bright orange, fine grained, tender, rich in flavor, and very sweet. 
Pkt., 5c; 1% oz., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1/4 lb., 75c; lb., $2.50. 
OXHEART. 75 days. Splendid midseason Carrot, which may be used while the roots are still small. 
Heart-shaped, 5 to 5% in. long and 3 to 34% in. across; fine grained and of delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; 1/2 oz., 15c; 0z., 25c; 4 Ib., 90c; Ib., $2.75. 
LARGE YELLOW BELGIAN. (For stock feed only.) 100 days. Very productive Carrot with roots 
measuring 18 in. long. The skin below the ground is a light orange, but above the soil surface 
it is green. Will yield heavily, especially in deep, mellow soil. Of high value for feeding cows, 
horses and sheep during the fall and winter. Easy to harvest as the large sized roots grow partially 
above the surface. Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 12c; oz., 20c; 1% Ib., 70c; Ib., $2.65. 

Chantenay Carrot 


Archias’ Improved 
Extra-Long Green Cucumber 
Archias’ Prolific Cucumbers 
Carefully Selected Strains, True to Name and Very Best for Table and Pickling. 

¢ 5) 
CULTURE: Do not plant Cucumbers before danger of frost has passed, as the Archias 
plants are very tender and the least frost will damage or kill them. Plant in hills 
or rows 4 feet apart, 10 to 15 seeds to each hill; make soil very rich. For pickles, EL 
plant from June first to midlde of July. % oz. to 25 hills; 2 Ibs. to 1 acre. 
One-fourth ounce to 100 feet of 
tow; 4 ounces to the acre. 
CULTURE: Celery is slow to 
ARCHIAS’ EXTRA EARLY WHITE SPINE. 55 days. Fruits uniformly straight | germinate and ample time must be 
and handsome. 7 in. long, 2% in. thick. Deep green skin, excellent for slicing. given. Sow thinly, cover lightly 
Early, free bearer. and keep constantly moist. When 
seedling plants are 3 inches high, 
IMPROVED EXTRA LONG GREEN. 60 days. Fruits 10 to 12 in. long, 3 in, ‘lip _for stocky growth or else 
thick, and more or less warted. Very prolific. Beautiful glossy green skin and transplant. 
pure white, solid flesh. A general purpose Cucumber, popular for pickles or 
slicing; a black spine Cucumber, extremely popular for market, the fruits being GOLDEN SELF-BLANCH- 
marketable when only about half grown. ; ING. Perfectly solid, of 
Prices (except Long Green): Pkt., 5c; 1/2 0z., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1/4 Ib., 60c; 
1 Ib., $1.90. 

Pkt., 8c; 1/2 oz., 15c; oz., 25c; 1/4 lb., 85c; 1 lb., $2.65. Cpe hayar 
DAVIS PERFECT. Crisp and tender. 58 days. Shapely white spine type. 9 to Pkt., 10c; 0z., 45¢; 
A in., 2 in. thick; deep green; white flesh solid, brittle and tasty. Heavy pro- 44 Ib., $1.50. 
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pickles. Will bear over long season. Very productive. 4 fy te oe ¥ epee ane 1 
BOSTON PICKLING. 58 days. Our most popular pickling Cucumber. The Pkt., 10c; 0z., 45¢; 
fruits are short, smooth, bright green. i 14 Ib., $1.50. 
EARLY CLUSTER. 52 days. Short, chunky, medium green, prickly fruits, 5 to CELERY PLANTS. Field- 
on. Jone ang 2 in. thick ee rok Boe page uistinctly blunt, juicy crisp grown. 
white flesh. e fruits are excellent for pickling, Early and prolific. 25 for 40c; 50 for 75; 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN or BURR. Produces large crops of burrlike fruits. 100 for $1.45; 500 for 
Used for pickling or relish. $5.00, postpaid. Giant Pascal 
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