8 MeGliO.uU GH Se SEEDS 
THE BEST TABLE CARROTS 
Carrots have become a very popular vegetable from the consumer’s standpoint, since nutrition specialists 
have pointed out their value in the human diet. They add flavor to soups and meats, besides being healthful, 
delicious and to an extent ornamental, and should be more largely used. In addition to their table uses, they 
are a nutritious food for all kinds of stock and poultry. 
Culture. Carrots do best in rich, light loamy soil, and where the soil is shallow or stiff, select the short 
growing varieties, rather than the longest rooted sorts. For early crop sow in March; for main crop in April 
or May, in rows 18 inches apart, cultivating and weeding as soon as the plants are up. Continue in cultivation 
until maturity. Cover the seed half an inch deep and see that the soil is pressed firmly, thin to 4 to 6 inches 
apart. One ounce sows 300 feet of row; 2 lbs. per acre. 
87 NANTES IMPROVED CORELESS. F. (68 
days.) Because of its fine quality, this variety is one 
of the best for the home garden as well as for mar- 

90 DANVERS HALF LONG. (75 days.) A deep 
orange, tender variety, producing roots of medium 
length, 6 to 8 inches long, tapering uniformly to a 
ket. Roots 6 to 7 inches long, same the whole length, 
with a smooth waxy appearance that makes them 
very attractive. Sweet and tender, which makes it a 
favorite for eating raw as well as cooked. 
Fkt., 10c; 4% o2z., 25c; oz., 40c; 1% 1hb., $1.25. 
88 OXHEART. (74 days.) A short, thick growing 
variety, especially adapted to stiff or hard soils. 
Roots 414 to 5 inches long, very thick, ending 
abruptly in a small tapering root. The flesh is 
bright orange, of the finest quality, an excellent 
sort for market or home use, and fine for stock 
feeding and poultry. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% o2z., 20c; oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.00. 
92 IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. 
blunt point. They are. very productive and well 
adapted to nearly all classes of soil for main crop. 
Pkt., 10c; 144 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; %4 lb., $1.00. 
91 CHANTENAY. F. (70 days.) A medium early 
variety, orange-red color, crisp and tender. Roots 
smooth, thick, 51% to 6 inches long, uniformly stump- 
rooted but tapering slightly. One of the best in | 
quality and productiveness for either home garden 
or market and especially desirable for heavy soils, 
because it can be harvested easily. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 20c; oz., 35c; %4 1hb., $1.00. 
(85 days.) A 
well known popular sort, well adapted for loamy or 
deep soil, on which are produced very large crops. 
Roots deep orange, usually about 12 inches long, 3 
inches in diameter at the crown, tapering to a point. 
Excellent for table use, markets, and particularly 
fine for stock feeding, Roots tender, of good quality. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; %4 Ib., $1.00. 
CELERY 
Culture. For the earliest crop the seed should be sown in hotbeds from the middle of February to the end 
of March. For main crop sow in open ground March or April, according to the weather, in rows 15 inches 
apart. The seed is sometimes slow to germinate, and in dry and hot weather water well. Careful weeding by 
hand will have to be done until the young plants get started. Seed sown in beds should be transplanted. When 
the plants are set. in the open field, trim the tops off and put in rows about 5 feet apart, setting plants 6 to 8 
inches apart. Cultivate constantly during the growing season, and as the crop matures it must be earthed up 
or blanched. Sometimes this is done by placing two boards upright, close to the plants and filling in dirt both 
89 IMPERATOR. (77 days.) Award of Merit, All- 
America Selections, 1933. Fine variety for home use. 
Sloping shoulders and semi-blunt end; 7 to 8 inches 
long: rich orange color with indistinct core. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., 35c; 14 lb., $1.00. 
Imperator 
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on the sides and between the plants. 
95 WHITE PLUME. 

97 GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING. (118 days.) This is not only 
a very early variety but one of the best for home use or market. It 
is not quite so early as White Plume but so much finer quality that it 
is generally preferred as a main crop sort. Plants are medium size, 
compact and stocky. with yellowish green foliage. As they mature, 
the inner stem turns a beautiful golden yellow color and blanching is 
easily accomplished. Being of handsome color, very crisp, tender, free 
from stringiness and of fine flavor, it is the leading sort grown, 
/ Pkt., 15c; 1% 0z., 75c; oz., $1.40. 
98 GIANT PASCAL. (140 days.) A green leaf variety of the Golden 
Self Blanching type, and one of the best for fall and early winter use. 
It blanches a beautiful yellowish white, is very solid and crisp and has 
a fine nutty flavor. Stalks of medium height, thick, solid, flattening 
towards the base and one of the best for main or late planting. 
Pkt., 15c; % 0oz., 65c; oz., $1.25. 
99 CELERIAC or TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY. (110 days.) 
Used for its roots only, which have a fine, sweet, nutty Celery taste. It 
is used either boiled or raw, has a delightful flavor and can be used in 
soups, salads or as a table vegetable. Culture about the same as 
for Celery. { 
Pkt., 15c; 1% oz., 65c; 0Z., $1.25. 
CELERY PLANTS supplied in season (June, July and August). We 
do not send these plants by mail. 
COLLARDS 
Although often sown during the spring and summer, the principal 
sowings are made in June, July and August, transplanted 2 feet apart 
in the row and given frequent cultivation. A most excellent vegetable 
for the late fall, winter and early spring. The flavor is improved by 
frost. Cultivate like late Cabbage. 
101 GEORGIA or SOUTHERN. (75 days.) Stands cold weather and 
adverse conditions splendidly and grows on land too poor to make a 
crop of Cabbage. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 14 1b., 60c. 

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The stalks are handled by hand but the soil must not be allowed to get in 
the center. An ounce of seed produces about 3000 plants. 
(112 days.) An extra early and very handsome sort which is popular with market 
gardeners, especially for early crop. Leaves are light, bright green at the base, shading nearly white at the 
tip. As plants mature, the inner stem and leaves turn white and consequently require less earthing and 
blanching before they are in condition to use for market. 
Pkt., 15c; 44 0z., 65c; oz., $1.25. 
CELTUCE 
100. Easy to grow. Plants grow quickly, forming a rosette of light 
green leaves which may be eaten as a salad, or cooked as “greens.” 
In less than 90 days after seed is sown, the central stem or stalk is 
usable and will be found most tender at this age. The stalks are solid 
throughout, the stem greenish white and tough, but the inside is very 
succulent, most delicate pale green, crisp and brittle. The stalk may be 
eaten raw or cooked. In either case, the outer skin is removed, and only 
the tender, light green heart is eaten. As a raw vegetable, the centers 
of the stalks are cut into four- or five-inch lengths and split lengthwise, 
chilled and eaten as you would Celery or Carrots with salt. Cooked 
CELTUCE stalks are pale green, attractive, and have a pleasing, mild 
flavor, suggestive of Celery or Lettuce. It can be cooked in many ways 
such as Celery au gratin; steamed like Asparagus and served with a 
favorite sauce; or plain boiled and served hot with butter and lemon 
sauce. 
Make first sowing of seed as soon as ground can be worked in the 
spring. Succession sowings at intervals of a week or ten days until 
July first, will give a continuous supply. Seed. may also be started in- 
doors four or five weeks before outdoor planting time and the seedlings 
set in the open as early as the ground can be worked. 
Grow CELTUCE—it is good, it is interesting, and it is healthful. 
CAULIFLOWER 
Culture. For early spring or summer crop sow the seed in January 
or February indoors or under glass. When the plants have four leaves, 
transplant to cold frames for development. Toward the end of March 
or early part of April, set in open field and cultivate the same as Cab- 
‘bage. For fall use sow at the same time as late Cabbage and treat in 
the same manner. Cauliflower will not head in very hot weather— 
hence for fall use, too early sowing is not desirable. 
One-fourth ounce produces about 500 plants. One ounce will make 
enough plants to set one acre. 
i SEE plants supplied in season. We do not send these plants 
y mail. 
94 EARLY SNOWBALL. F. (54 days.) Unquestionably the earliest 
maturing strain of short leaf type of Cauliflower. It is well adapted 
for forcing or winter use for early crop and is one of the most popular 
of all sorts, both for the market gardener and for home use. The 
plants are compact, leaves small, and can be adapted for close plant- 
ing. Large size, pure white flowers, of most excellent quality. 
Pkt., 25c; 4% 0oz., $1.00. 
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