Because of their value as Culture, Although the seeds are slow to germinate, there 
@ 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 pourtds, 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 
3 GRAND CARROTS reddish orange, with. indistinct 
: core of nearly the same color as 
139 | at the flesh. Tender and sweet. Its 
mperator. 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 fills 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. {Oc; 0z. 20c; % Ib. 55¢; 
are 7% to 844 inches: long, -graceful, Ib. $1,75; 5 Ibs. $8.00. nee 
smooth, and uniformly tapered to a prepaid: 10 lbs. $14.00; 25 Ibs. 
semi-blunt end. Flesh is rich orange- $33.75. 
red, extending to center of root, with 
indistinct. core. The dark green tops 142 Danvers H alf Long, 
are medium, but strong enough for i ie 
good bunching. Finest quality for Red Cored ft rp An 
table use.. Pkt. 10c¢c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. proved strain of the. port a 
SB¢, tb. $1.78; 5 Ibs. $8.00. Not Uh red core making it especially de 
id: 3 : red cor 
Baa 75. ier nar eae Wine sirable for market gardeners and 
shippers... The roots are 7% to 
129 Danvers Half Long. 
8 inches long, 1% inches in 
7 : diameter at shoulder taper- 
75 days. A prime favorite because of ing to a blunt point. The 
flesh is a deep rich orange 

its brilliant market appearance. The 
smooth, handsome roots are 6% to eolor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
7% inches long, tapering uniformly ¥Y, Ib. 55c; tb. $1.753..5 
to a blunt point. Flesh is a deep, Ibs. $8.00. Not. prepaid: 
bright rich orange color, tender, sweet, .00; 25 Ibs. 
and crisp. When bunched it makes $33 Ly at ih 
the most attractive Carrot on the mar- “p h 
ket, thus always selling at top market 132 Ox eart. 70. days. 
prices. Our strain is outstanding. Pkt. Especially desirable on 
1O0c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 55c; Ib. heavy soil for home use. 
$1.75; 5 ibs. $8.00. Not prepaid: Roots are 4% to 5 inches 
10 lbs. $14.00; 25 lbs.’ $83.75. long, bright orange, thick. 
blunt-ended,- of heart. shape.; 
130 Chantenay. 70 days. An im- Flesh deep orange and the / 
i i . Being very 
proved long strain. Extensively grown tops are small. ] 
in ‘home- End market-garden and for age be ee Sanily pee 
shipping bunched. Roots are deep hang palit nee tie AGE 
reddish orange, smooth, tapered, and Pkt. 10c: 02..20c: ¥. 
stump-rooted. Average 5% to 6 ib. 55 bg “sT Fess 
inches in length.* The flesh is tender, ibs $8.00 ' 793 
of fine texture, and very sweet. Pkt. : 3 : 
479s we ‘io 86 a Ls wae 1D 
: > Ss. a ot prepaid: 
peaerereN 10 ibs. $14.00; 25 lbs. $33.75, 
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 % inch deep. Abundant and constant 
moisture is absolutely essential, When 6 inches: high. trans- 
plant’ 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. 














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, 
Crop very short. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 25¢; %4 Ib. 75c;3 Ib. 
$2.50 
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. {Oc} 0z. 
20c; % Ib. 55c; tb, 
$1.85; 5 ibs. $8.50. 
STOCK CARROTS 
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. gs days. A 
heayy cropper on light soils. The thick, tap- 
ering roots are 10 to 12 inches long, deep 
searlet orange color. Pkt. {O¢c; oz. 20c; 
Y% Ib. 55c; lb. $1.75; 5 lbs. $8.00. Not 
prepaid: 10 lbs. $14.00; 25 lbs. $33.75. 
t ° ° 
134 Large White Belgian. 99 aays. 
Roots grow 10 to 14 inches long, partly out 
of the ground; skin green-:above ground, white 
below. Flesh white with tinge of cream eolor. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.60; 
5 lbs. $7.50. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs, $13.50/ 

















159 Golden Plume. 
115 days. Resembiles 
, Golden Self-blanching, but 
iy is earlier. Plants medium- 
™ sized, stocky, full hearted 
Rand compact, with thick, solid 
stalks which blanch readily. 
Pkt. 10c; %4% oz. 45c; oz. 85¢; %4 Ib. 
$2.75; lb. $10.00. 
I55 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. 10c; % oz. 45¢; oz. , 
85c; % |b. $2.75; Ilb..$10.00. 
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. 65c; % Ib. $2.00; ib. $7.00. 








































158 Celeriac. (Turnip-rooted Celery.) The 
edible roots are 3 to 4 inches in diameter and 
globular.. Used: as flavoring, boiled or as a 
salad. Pkt..10c; oz. 50c; % Ib. $f.60; lb. 
Golden Plume $5.50. 




25 Vbs. $32.50. 

REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans atl Vegetable Seeds 
