Burpee’s Improved Long Orange 
First introduced in 
America by Burpee 
in 1881 
_ 229 Burpee’s 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. 
Of uniform size, with beautiful deep orange skin and bright orange- 
red, tender and tasty flesh. A superb carrot for those having a deep, 
rich, mellow soil. A heavy cropper and a perfect winter keeper. It 
is also used for stock feeding as well as being a good table variety. 
. Pkt. 15¢; 14 0z. 30¢; oz. 55¢; 14 Ib. $1.65 
234 Imperator — 41-America Silver Medal ‘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¢; 144 oz. 35¢;. oz. 60¢; 14 Ib. $1.75 
221 Chantenay or Model — for ai! purposes 
70 days. Attractive, deep orange, half-long roots, 5% in. long and 
2% 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¢; 14 oz. 25¢; oz. 45¢; 1% lb. $1.40 
223 Burpee’s Oxheart — Dependable producer 
75 days. First introduced in America by Burpee in 1884. = 
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 winter keeper. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 30¢; oz. 55¢; 1% Ib. $1.65 
240 Large Yellow Belgian — For stock feeding 
100 days. Very productive carrot with roots 12 to 18 in. long. The 
skin below the ground is lemon-yellow, but above the soil surface 
it is green. Will yield heavily, especially in deep, mellow soil. This 
carrot and mangels are of high value for feeding cows, horses and 
sheep during the fall and winter. Not desirable for table use. 
Pkt. 10¢; 14 oz. 25¢; oz. 40¢; 14 Ib. $1.20; 1% lb. $2.25 
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 
Jarger, later varieties 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 oil 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 Oxheart 
Store carrots for winter use. . 85 
