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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 tender, tasty, bright orange-red flesh. A 
heavy cropper and a good keeper. Also used for stock feeding. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1% 0z. 25¢; oz. 45¢; 14 lb. $1.40 
234 Imperator —4/-America Winner 
75 days. Exceptionally heavy yielder; always smooth and uniform. 
Roots grow 8 to 9 in. long, 1% in. across shoulder, tapering to a 
rather blunt end. Skin is rich orange-red; flesh is very deep orange. 
In demand for home gardens, freezing and especially by market 
gardeners, as it has the streamlined shape, size and color to show to 
advantage, and the sweet, tender, fine grained flesh of rich flavor 
to further recommend it. Ideal buncher and a good shipper. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z. 35¢; oz. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.75 
221 Chantenay or Model — Fo aii purposes 
70 days. Attractive, deep orange, half-long roots, 5% in. long and 
214 in. thick at the top, gradually tapering toward the bottom toa 
distinctly stump end. The flesh is a beautiful rich orange, tender, 
of fine texture and very sweet. Splendid for the home and market; 
valuable for canners, a good shipper and excellent winter keeper. 
Pkt. 10¢; 1% 0z. 25¢; oz. 45¢; 14 Ib. $1.40 
223 Burpee’s Oxheart — Dependable 
75 days. Splendid midseason carrot, which may be used while the 
roots are still small. If allowed to mature, the broad, stocky, 
heart-shaped carrots will measure 4 to 4% in. long and 3 to 3% in. 
across where they are thickest; this gives a large amount of edible 
flesh, which is light orange, tender, sweet and of delicious flavor. 
Because of their shape, they are easy to harvest and do well in 
shallow or heavy soils where longer carrots often fail to make 
attractive roots. Fine for home use and busheling. Good keeper. 
Pkt. 15¢; 12 oz. 30¢; oz. 50¢; 14 lb. $1.50 
240 Large Yellow Belgian — For stock feeding 
100 days. Very productive carrot with roots 12 to 18 in. long, 
broad at the shoulder, and gradually taper to a fine point. The skin 
below the ground is lemon-yellow, 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 size roots grow partially above the 
surface of the soil when fully developed. Not suitable for table use. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; oz. 40¢; 14 Ib. $1.20 

How to Grow Carrots 
Sow seed thinly in early spring in rows not less than 12 in. apart 
and make additional sowings when the preceding planting is up and 
growing; allow plenty of time for the last sowing to mature before 
frost. Cover the seed with % in. of fine soil. Thin the small early 
varieties to stand 2 in. apart in the row and the larger, later vari- 
eties from 2 to 3 in. If too crowded, plants will 
grow slowly so that small, misshapen roots and 
unsatisfactory yields may be produced. This is 
especially true of all root crops. Do the thinning 
while plants are still small so as to disturb the 
roots of remaining seedlings as little as possible 
and be sure to firm the soil back around the 
plants left in the row. A rich, mellow, deeply 
worked soil gives the finest carrots. The later 
sowings will produce nice, tender carrots in the 
fall; these are the best for winter storing or 
may be used for immediate table use. A pkt. will 
sow about 30 ft. of row; an oz. about 200 ft. 
Burpee’s Improved Long Orange 
Burpee’s Oxheart 
Store carrots for Winter use. . 71 
