
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 é@pecial 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 
@ 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 
3 GRAND C ARROTS reddish orange, with indistinct 
Ae) ted aue cere color oe 
e flesh. Tender and:sweet. Its 
139 Imperator. 77 days. An out- superb color, fine quality, com- 

standing strain bred for market-gar- bined with heavy yield, will un- 
den use and for shipping. It fille the doubtedly make this the most 
demand for a longer type to compete popular variety on the market 
on markets with California. Carrots when it) becomes better known. 
elongated under irrigation. The roots Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20¢; %4 Ib. 5505 
are 7 to 8% inches long, graceful, lb. $1.75; 5 lbs. $8.00. _ Not 
smooth, and uniformly tapered to a prepaid: 10 Ibs. $14.00; 25 Ibs. 
semi-blunt end. Flesh is rich orange- $33.75. 
red, extending to center of root, with 142 Danyers Half Long 
indistinct core. The dark green tops Y ; 
are medium, but strong enough for Red Cored. 5 days. An im- 
good bunching. Finest quality for roved strain of the popular 
table use. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; %4 lb. Danvers Carrot with indistinct 
55c¢; lb. $1.75; 5 Ibs. $8.00. Not red core making it especially de- 
Raa ee 10 Ibs. $14.00; 25 Ibs. sirable for market gardeners and 
_ ‘ - fy i L aan ah gee a Hay. to 
| 9 anvers a ong ine Ss long, 4 incnes 
; e 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 color. Pkt. 106; oz. 2063 
7% inches long, tapering uniformly % Ib. 55¢c; lb. $1.75; 5 
to a blunt point. Flesh is a deep, Ibs. $8.00. Not prepaid; 
bright rich orange color, tender, sweet, 10 lbs. $14.00; 25 Ibs, 
and ieee munened SA eg $33.75. 
e most attractive Carrot on the mar- 
ket, thus always selling at top market 132 Oxheart. 70 days. 
prices. Our strain is outstanding. Pkt. Especially desirable on 
10c; oz. 20c; % lb. 55c; Ib. heavy soil for home use. 
- $1.75; 5 Ibs. $8.00. Not prepaid: Roots are 4% to 5 inches 
10 Ibs. $14.00; 25 lbs. $33.75. long, bright orange, thick, 
blunt-ended, of heart shapeg 
Flesh deep orange and the 
tops are small.’ Being very 
130 Chantenay. 70 aays. Anim- 
proved long strain. Extensively grown short they are easi 
in home- and market-garden and for from the Oe ober 
shipping bunched. Roots are deep long sorts have to be dug. 
reddish orange, smooth, tapered, and Pkt. 10c; oz. 20¢; %4 
stump-rooted. Average 5% to 6 Ib. 55¢; Ib. $1.75; 5 
inches in length. The flesh is tender, lbs. $8.00. 
of fine texture, and very sweet. Pkt. 
ik - 20c; % Ib. 55c; Ib. 
$1.75; 5 lbs. $8.00. Not prepaid: 
- 10 Ibs. $14.00; 25 Ibs. $33.75. 


Imperator 














Louisiana Danvers 
@5 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. 10¢; 0z. 20c; %4 lb. 6GOc; 
Ib. $2.00; 5 lbs. $9.00. 
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- 
CELERY. Start seed in raised, partly shaded seed-beds 
: * of very rich, fine, loose soil. Plant in drills 
8 to 10 inches apart and cover not over 4 inch deep. 
Abundant and constant moisture is absolutely essential. 
When 6 inches high, transplant seedlings to the field, 6 to 
8 inches between plants, in rows or double rows 5 to 7 
feet apart for soil blanching, or 2 to 4 feet for other 
methods. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants; 2 to 
4 ounces will set an acre. 
coreless. Pkt. {Oc; oz. 
20c; % Ib. 55c3 Ib. 
$1.85: 5 lbs. $8.50, 
STOCKCARROTS © 
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 Improved Long Orange. gg days. A 
heavy cropper on light soils. The thick, tap- 
ering roots are 10 to 12 inches long, deep 
scarlet-orange color. Pkt. {Oc; oz. 20c; 14 
‘Ib. 55c¢; Ib. $1.75; 5 lbs. $8.00. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $14.00; 25 lbs. $33.75. 
134 Large White Belgian. 99 gays. 
Roots grow 10 to 14 inches long, partly out 
of the ground; skin green above ground, white 
below. Flesh white with tinge of cream color. 
a ee jeg ae? eZ) Meee OG Te: $1.50; 
S. 00. ot prepaid: bs. $13.00; 
25 Ibs. $31.25. j * 
159 Golden Plume. 
115 days. Resembles 
« Golden Self-blanching, but 
® is earlier. Plants medium- 
.sized, stocky, full hearted 
@and compact, with thick, solid = 
e stalks which blanch readily. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 45¢c; ow 85¢; % Ib. 
$2.75; lb. $10.00. 
155 Golden Self-blanching. 120 days.’ 
Medium in height, stocky and compact; foliage 
yellowish green. Stalks very solid, broad, of 
delicate, nutty flavor, It blanches readily to 
golden yellow. Pkt. 10c; % oz 45C€3 Oz. 
85c;3 % Ib. $2.75; Ib. $10.00. 
156 White Plume. 119 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; %4 lb. $1.75; lb. $6.00. 
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 i S650, 1Oc; ia cae % Ib. $1.60; 













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