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Because of their value as a health-food, Carrots are gain- 
ing. wider recognition. Our special strains are selected for 
uniformity of color, size, shape, tops, and season of ma- 
turity, also for sweetness, tenderness and for a minimum of 
“core.” 
Imperator 
Start seed in raised, partly shaded seed-beds of ve 
fine, loose soil. Plant in drills 8 to,10 inches apart an 
139 Imperator (Long 
Strain). "¢ days. An 
¢ outstanding strain bred 
for market-garden use 
and for shipping. It fills 
the demand for a longer 
type to compete on,mar- 
kets with California Car- 
rots elongated under ir- 
rigation. The roots are 7 
to 8% inches long, grace- 
ful, smooth, and uniform- 
ly tapered to a semi-blunt 
end, Flesh is rich orange- 
red, extending to center 
of root, with indistinct 
core. The dark green tops 
are medium, ‘but strong 
enough for good bunch- 
-ing. Finest quality for 
table use. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 
20c; % Ib. 6Oc; Ib. 
$1.95; 5 lbs. $8.75. 
Not prepaid: 10. Ibs. 
$15.00; 25 lbs. $36.25. 
130 Chantenay. 
70 days. An improved 
long strain. Extensively 
grown in home- and 
market-garden -and = for 
shipping bunched, Roots 
are deep reddish orange, 
smooth, tapered, and 
stump-rooted. Average of 
5% to 6 inches in length. 
The fiesh is tender, of 
fine texture, and very 
sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
20c: % Ib. 6Oc; Ib. 
$1.95; 5 Ibs. 
¥ Not. prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
$15.00; 25 lbs. $36.25. 
CELERY | 
rich, 
cover 
hot over %4 inch deep. Abundant and constant moisture is 
absolutely essential. When 6 inches high, transplant seedlings 
to the field, 6 to 8 inches between plants, in rows or double © 
rows 56 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. 
Golden Plume 
hearted and compact, 
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Culture. There is no‘ vegetable of easier culture, Plant 
the seed 14 inch deep in loose, deep, well-prepared soil, mak- 
ing rows 16 to 24 inches apart. Cultivate as soon as plants 
are established and thin to 3 to 4 inches in the rows; ac- 
cording to the size of the variety. On 
feet of row; 3 to 4 pounds, an acre. 
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140 Louisiana Danvers. 75 days. A 
highly refined strain of Danvers devel- 
oped for commercial production in the 
South by the Louisiana Experiment Sta- 
tion, Retains a deep rich orange color 
under our usual adverse weather con- 
ditions, The heavy tops are of con- 
venient. bunching size. The core is 
amall. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % ib. GOc; 
lb. $1.95; 5 lbs. $8.75. 
129 Danvers Half Long. 75 aays. 
A prime favorite because of its brilliant 
market appearance. The smooth, hand- 
some roots are 614 to 7% inches long, 
tapering uniformly to a blunt point. 
Flesh is a deep, bright rich crange color, 
tender, sweet and crisp. When bunched 
it makes the most attractive Carrot on 
the market, thus always selling at top 
market prices. Our strain is outstanding. 
Pkt. {Oc; oz. 20c; %, Ib. 6Oc; bb. 
1.95; 5 lbs. $8.75. Not prepaid: 10 
Ibs. $15.00; 25 lbs, $36.25. 
.136 Coreless Chantenay. 
70 days. Accepted with enthusiasm by 
shippers and canners. Roots of the same 
size and shape.as Chantenay; flesh red- 
dish orange, with indistinct core of 
nearly the same color as the flesh. Ten- 
der and sweet. Its superb color, fine 
quality, combined with heavy yield, will 
undoubtedly make this the most popular 
variety on the market when it becomes 
better known. Pkt. 1Oc; oz: 
Ib. 60c; lb. $1.95; 5 Ibs. $ Not 
prepaid: 10 Ibs. $15.00; 25 lbs. $36.25. 
142 Danvers Half Long, Red 
$8.75. . 
159 Golden Plume. 115 days. Re- 
sembles Golden Self-blanching, 
earlier. Plants medium-sized, stocky, full 
with thick, 
stalks which blanch readily. Pkt. 20c; 
% oz. 60C; oz $1.00; % lb. $3.00; 
Cored. 75 days. An improved strain 
of the popular Danvers Carrot with in- 
distinct red core making it especially 
desirable for market gardeners and 
shippers. The roots are 7% to 8 inches 
long. 1%4 inches in diameter -at shoul- 
der tapering to a blunt point. The flesh 
is a deep rich orange color. Pkt. 1Oc; 
oz, 20c; % lb. 60c; lb. $1.95; 5 
lbs. 75. Not. prepaid: 10. Ibs. 
$15.00; 25 Ibs. $36.25. 
132 Oxheart. 70 days. Especially 
desirable on heavy soil for home 
use. Roots are 4% to 5 inches long, 
bright orange, thick, blunt-ended, of 
heart shape. Flesh deep orange and 
the tops are small. Being very short 
they are easily pulled from the 
ground, where long sorts have to be 
dug. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; % Ib. 
6Oc; lb. $1.95; 5 lbs. $8.75. 
but is 
solid 
§TOCKCARROTS 
The value of root-crops for stock is just: 
e ounce will sow 100 
La. Danvers 
138 Scarlet Nantes. 
68 days. The bright 
orange roots are 6 to 7 
inches long, oylindrical 
and stump-rooted, Crisp, 
-tender, and of very deli- 
cate flavor; practically 
coreless, Pkt. {Oc; 0z. 
20c: % Ib. 6Oc; Ib. 
$1.95; 5 lbs. $8.75. 
lb. $ i 0.00. 
‘Medium in height, stocky and compact; foliage 
yellowish green. Stalks very solid, broad, ‘of 
delicate, nutty flavor... It blanches readily to 
golden yellow. Pkt. 20c; % oz. GOC; oz. 
$1.00; % lb. $3.00; Ib. $10.00. 
156 White Plume. 112 aays, an extra- 
early variety. Leaves bright green, tinged 
white; stalks medium, easily blanched. to pure 
white; solid, crisp, and of: fine quality. Pkt. 
{5¢3; % oz 45¢c; oz 80c; % lb. $2.75; 
lb. $9.00. 
158 Celeriac. (Turnip-rooted Celery.) The 
edible roots are 3 to 4 inches in diameter and 
cea ve 4 rhe matey or ped Kd 
id. 2 Cc; OZ OZ ; i 
$2.26; $750 ee 
REUTER SEED COQ., Inc,, New Orleans 12 
[55 Golden Self-blanching. 120 aays. - 
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 
heavy cropper on light soils. The thick, tap- 
ering roots are 10 to 12 inches long, deep 
scarlet orange color. Pkt. {Oc; oz. 20c; 
% Ib. 6Oc; lb. $1.95; 5 lbs. $8.75. Not 
prepaid: 10 Ibs. $15.00; 25 lbs.-$36.25. 
134 Large White Belgian. 99 gaye. 
Roots grow 10 to 14 inches long, partly out 
of the ground; skin green above ground, white 
below. Flesh white with tinge of cream color. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 6Oc; Ib. $1.85; 
|5 ibs. $8.25. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $14.00; 
25-Ibs. $383.75. . ! 
Vegetable Seeds 
