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 
139 Imperator (Long 
Strain). 77 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 
eore. The dark green tops 
are medium, but strong 
enough for good bunch- 
ing. Finest quality for 
table use. Pkt. 10c¢; oz. 
25c; % Ib. 65c; Ib. 
$2.00; 5 lbs. $8.95. 
Not. prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
$15.50; 25 Ibs. $37.50. 
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 flesh is tender, of 
fine texture, ‘and very 
sweet. Pkt. §0c; oz. 
25c; ™% Ib. 65c; Ib. 
$2.00: 5 Ibs. $8.95. 
Not. prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
$15.50; 25 lbs. $37.50. 
CELERY y 
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 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 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. 
Golden Plume 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 
. 
159 Golden Plume. 315 
yellowish green. Stalks very soli 
156 White Plume. 112 days. 
i5c; % oz. 45c; oz. 80c; %& 
Ib. $9.00. 
$2.25; lb. $7.50. 
d, broad, of 
delicate, nutty flavor. It. blanches readily to 133 
golden yellow. Pkt. 20c; % oz. 60Cc; oz. Improved Long Orange. 85 days. A 
Culture. There is no vegetable of easier culture. Plant 
the seed % 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. One ounce will sow 100 
feet of row; 3 to 4 pounds, an acre. / ‘ 
129 Danvers Half Long. 75 
days. A prime favorite because of its 
brilliant market appearance. The 
smooth, handsome roots are 61% to 
7% inches long, tapering uniformly 
to a blunt point. Flesh is a deep, 
bright rich orange 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 out- 
standing. Pkt. 10c¢c; oz. 25¢; %4 
Ib. 65c; lb. $2.00; 5 ibs. $8.95. 
Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $15.50; 25 Ibs. 
$37.50. 
136 Coreless Chantenay. 
70 days. Accepted with enthusiasm 
by shippers and canners. Roots of the 
same size and shape as Chantenay; 
flesh reddish orange, with indistinct 
core of nearly the same color as the 
flesh. Tender and sweet. Its superb 
eolor, fine quality, combined with 
heavy yield, has undoubtedly made 
this the most popular variety on the 
market. Pkt. 1O0c; 0z. 25c; % Ib. 
65c; lb. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $8.95. 
Not prepaid: 10 lbs. $15.50: 25 lbs. 
$37.50. 
142 Danvers Half Long, Red 
Cored. 75 days. An improved 
strain of the popular Danvers Carrot 
with indistinct red core making it 
especially desirable for market gar- 
deners and shippers. The roots are 
714 to 8 inches long. 1%4 inches in 
diameter at shoulder tapering to a 
_ blunt point. The flesh is a deep rich 
orange color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c: 
% Ib. 65c; lb. $2.00; 5 Ibs. 
$8.95. Net prepaid: 10 lbs. $15.50: 
25 lbs. $37.50. 
138 Scarlet Nantes (Strong 
Top). 68 days. The bright orange 
roots are 6 to 7 inches long, cylin- 
drical and stump-rooted. Crisp, ten- 
der, and of very delicate flavor; 
practically coreless. Pkt. 1!Oc; oz. 
25c; % lb. 65c; lb. $2.00; 5 lbs. 
$8.95. Coreless Cnantenay 
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 Will protect your | 
heart shape. Flesh deep orange and carrot plants from 
the tops are small. Being very short being chewed off 
they are easily pulled from the above the ground. 
ground, where long sorts have to be 12 oz. 6Oc; 2 Ibs. 
dug. Pkt. £0c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. $1.20. 
65c; lb. $2.00; 5 lbs. $8.95. ‘ 
days. Re- 
sembles Golden Self-blanching, -but is 
earlier, Plants medium-sized, stocky, full ARROT 
hearted and compact, with thick, solid . 
stalks an Py Poses = ry ett ; 
Z. Cc r OZ, . H * . H 
- $10.00. & 3 7% $ The value of root-crops for. stock is just 
Sig se to be fully appreciated. ‘They im- 
¥ part a beautiful butter-yellow color to the 
i «155 Golden Self-blanching. 120 days. milk when fed to milch cows. Four pounds. 
Medium in height, stocky and compact; foliage will sow an acre. 
heavy eropper on light soils. The thick, tap- 
ering roots are 10 to 12 inches long, deep 
“Bi scarlet orange color. Pkt. {Oc; oz. 25c; 
An ‘extra- % |b. 65c; Ib. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $8.95. Not 
early variety. Leaves bright green, tinged prepaid: 10 lbs. $15.50; 25 lbs. $37.50. 
white; stalks medium, easily blanched to pure: 
white; solid, crisp, and of fine quality. Pkt. 
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. 
158 Celeriac. 
: * (Turnip-rooted Celery.) ‘The Pkt. 10c; oz, 20c; Ib. ; Ib. $1.95;3 
edible roots are 3 to 4 inches in diameter ‘and 5 lbs. $8.75. ee brbomta “oy oe $12 
globular. Used, as flavoring, boiled or as a 25 Ibs. $36.25. . 
salad. Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 40c; oz. 75¢; % Ib. : 
12 Vegetable Seeds 
