CARROTS—CELER Y—CUCUMBERS 
Archias’ Select Table C t 
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., 10c; 0z., 15c; 4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 

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; 14 lb., 90c. 

IMPERATOR. 75 days. An exceptionally heavy yielder; always smooth and uniform. The roots are 
8 to 9 in. long, 2 in. across the shoulder, tapering to a rather blunt end. Skin is rich orange-red; 
flesh is very deep orange. In demand for home gardens, freezing; sweet, tender. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 150; oz., 25c; 4 Ib., 60c; lb., $1.60. 
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; oz., 15c; 1/4 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
DANVERS HALF LONG. 75 days. Well-known main-crop or late carrot, of great uniformity. Deep 
orange-red roots are 7 to 74 in. long and 2 to 2% in. in diameter, tapering gradually toward the 
blunt end. Is bright orange, fine grained, tender, rich in flavor, and very’ sweet. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 14 lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
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 3! in. across; fine grained and of delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
LARGE YELLOW BELGIAN. (For stock feed only.) 100 days. Wery 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; 02., 15c; 1/4 lb., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
Chantenay Carrot 



Archias’ Improved 
Extra-Long Green Cucumber 
Archias’ Prolific Cucumbers 
Carefully Selected Strains, True to Name and Very Best for Table and Pickling. 
CULTURE: Do not plant Cucumbers before danger of frost has passed, as the 
plants are very tender and the least frost will damage or kill them. Plant in hills ° b) 
or rows 4 feet apart, 10 to 15 seeds to each hill; make soil very rich. For pickles, Archias 
plant from June first to midlde of July. 4 oz. to 25 hills; 2 Ibs. to 1 acre. 
Prices: Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 15c; oz., 20c; 14 Ib., 60c; 1 Ib., $1.90. ( E] H R \ 



NEW HYBRID CUCUMBER. Is a new white spine, slicing type Cucumber, One-fourth ounce to 100 feet of 
large fruits of which are ready for use in 60 days. Vines dark green, long- row; 4 ounces to the acre. 
lived, bear an abundance of well-formed, rich dark green fruits of hand- TURE: Cel ee 
some appearance—8 in. Jong, 24% in. wide, blunt ends, with small seed CUL Al eee eR _ 
cavity and crisp white flesh of excellent quality and delicious flavor. Bese AE Sal oh Ug atiek te 
Le s0e. given. Sow thinly, cover lightly 
? and keep constantly moist. When 
dli lant 3 inches high, 
ARCHIAS’ EXTRA EARLY WHITE SPINE. 55 days. Fruits uniformly straight {i,5 Tor stocky growth cr lee 
and handsome. 7 in. long, 244 in. thick. Deep green skin, excellent for slicing. transplant. 
Early, free bearer. a 
IMPROVED EXTRA LONG GREEN. 60 days. Fruits 10 to 12 in. long, 3 in. 
thick, and more or less warted. Very prolific, Beautiful glossy green skin and GOLDEN _ SELF-BLANCH- 
pure white, solid flesh. A general purpose Cucumber, popular. for pickles or ING. Perfectly solid, of 
slicing; a black spine Cucumber, extremely popular for irarker: the fruits being fine flavor 
marketable when only about half grown. Pkt 
DAVIS PERFECT. Crisp and tender. 58 days. Shapely white spine type. 9 to t., 10c; 02. 45; 
AY in,, 2 in. thick; deep green; white flesh solid, brittle and tasty. Heavy pro- 14 Ib., $1.50. 
ucer. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT. 58 days. A favorite for home or market; good producer, of GIANT PASCAL. A mam- 
the highest quality. At best table size, fruits are 8 in. long and 214 in. in 5 : . . 
diameter, well rounded at the ends, dark green in color. Its even, deep color moth variety growing in 
and symmetrical shape are outstanding characteristics; greatly resembles the large, favor. . 
handsome, hothouse Cucumbers offered at high prices. Pkt., 10c: oz., 45c: 
ARCHIAS’ NEW EVERBEARING. 52 days. Early and prolific, popular for i vy) 1b $1 5 “ 
pat Peo: long ate Very productive. “ : 4. °9 $ 50. 
- 58 days. ur most popular pickling Cucumber. The : 
fruits are short, smooth, bright green. CELERY PLANTS. Field- 
EARLY CLUSTER. 52 days. Short, chunky, medium green, prickly fruits, 5 to grown. 
6 in. long and 2% in. thick when full grown, ends distinctly blunt, juicy crisp 25 for 40c: 50 for 75c: 
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white flesh. The fruits are excellent for pickling. Early and prolific. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN or BURR. Produces large crops of burrlike fruits. 100 for $1.35; 500 for 
Used for pickling or relish. $4.75, postpaid. Giant Pascal Celery 
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