Archias’ Select Carrots 
Rich in Vitamins. 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
CULTURE: Sow the early sorts in March and April, in drills 1 inch deep and 14 inches apart; 
thin out to 2 inches. For main crop sow in May or beginning of June. Care should be taken at all 
times to see that the soil is firm over the seeds, either by means of feet, roller or garden drill. Slug 
Shot dusted over the ground will prevent maggots. 
CHANTENAY or MODEL. Popular for home and market. 70 days. Attractive, deep orange, half- 
long rooots, 5 in. long and 21/4 in. thick at the top, gradually tapering to a distinctly stump end. 
Of fine texture, and very sweet. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 1/4 lb., 75c; Ib., $1.85. 
LONG TYPE CHANTENAY. Long, coreless. 70 days. Finest of all. Deep reddish orange color 
throughout. The yellow ring around inside core has been bred out and sweeter, richer flavor 
acquired. Otherwise similar to Chantenay. Ideal for home gardens. market and shipping. 
Pkt., 12c; oz., 33c; 1/4 Ib., 90c. 
IMPERATOR. 175 days. An exceptionally heavy yielder; always smooth and uniform. The roots are 
8 to 9 in. long, 2 in. across the shoulder, tapering to a rather blunt end. Skin is rich orange-red; 
flesh is very deep orange. In demand for home gardens, freezing; sweet, tender. 
kt., 15c; oz., 35c; 1/4 Ib., 75c; lb., $1.95. 
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. Deep orange skin and 
bright red-orange flesh. A heavy cropper; perfect winter keeper. 
Pkt., 12c; oz., 33c; ¥%4 lb., 75c; Ib., $1.85. 
DANVERS HALF LONG. 75 days. Well known main crop or late Carrot, of great uniformity. Deep 
orange-red roots are 7 to 74% in. long and 2 to 24% in. in diameter, tapering gradually toward the 
blunt end. Is bright orange, fine grained, tender, rich in flavor, and very sweet. 
Pkts,) 10csoz-, 33c301/4 Ib.,n75cs bsg kas oe 
NANTES CORELESS. 70 days. Handsome half-long. Slim and cylindrical, orange-colored roots. 
Delicious flavor, tender and sweet. Excellent for freezing. Pkt., 150;-0z., 45c; 1% Ib., $1.25. 
TOUCHON. 70 days. From the time it is finger size and thinned out of the row in early spring, 
until it reaches full growth in the autumn, this variety excels in flavor, tenderness, even in yield, for 
home gardens. Its slender shape permits growing closer than thicker types and decreases the core 
which all carrots have even though you may not see it. Its flesh is fine grained. sweet and has bright 
orange coloring. Pkt., 15c; oz., 35c; 1/4 Ib., 90c. 
RED HEART. (Red Core Chantenay). 70 days. It has no visible core, but its rich red coloring is even 
throughout the flesh. The top is very strong, hence ideal for bunching. The root is of medium 
length, blunt, smooth and easily prepared for serving. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 35c; 14 Ib., 90c. 
Grow Your Own CELERY - It’s Easy 
GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING. 115 days. Choicest of all. 
Thick, heavy ribbed stalk. Crisp and sweet. Clear, waxy 
Imperator Carrot 
One-fourth ounce to 100 feet of row; 4 ounces to the acre. 
CULTURE: Celery is slow to germinate and ample time 
must be given. Sow thinly, cover lightly and keep con- 
stantly moist. When seedling plants are 3 inches high, 
clip for stocky growth or else transplant. 
Prices: Pkt., 15c; / 0z., 45c; 0z., 75c; 4 Ib., $2.50. 
yellow. 
GOLDEN PLUME: Non-bolting. 85 days. Desirable 
home garden variety. 
WALTHAM SUMMER PASCAL. 110 days. New early 
Celery. The finest of the Pascals, large, thick stalks. 
Crisp and stringless. 
Archias CUCUMBERS 
Carefully Selected Strains, True to Name and Very Best for 
Table and Pickling. 
CULTURE: Do not plant Cucumbers before danger of 
frost has passed, as the plants are very tender and the least 
frost will damage or kill them. Plant in hills or rows 4 feet 
apart, 10 to 15 seeds to each hill; make soil very rich. 
For pickles, plant from June to middle of July. 2 oz. to 
25 hills; 2 Ibs. to 1 acre. 
BURPEE HYBRID CUCUMBER. Is a new white spine, 
slicing type Cucumber, large fruits of which are ready 
for use in 60 days. Vines dark green, long-lived, bear 
an abundance of well formed, rich dark green fruits of 
handsome appearance—8 in. long, 24% in. wide, blunt 
ends, with small seed cavity and crisp white flesh of ex- 
cellent quality and delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 25c; 3 pkts., 70c; 1 oz., $2.50. 
SURE CROP HYBRID CUCUMBER. Another first gen- 
eration hybrid of the white spine type maturing in 58 
days. Fruits slender and blunt-ended. 8 to 9 in. long, 
24% in. in diameter. Dark green color, flesh white, crisp, 
and tender, excellent flavor. Extremely vigorous and pro- 
ductive. Resistant to mosaic, and downy mildew. 
kt., 20c; 3 pkts., 55c; Y% oz., $1.75; oz., $2.75. 
LONGFELLOW. A distinct new type. Fruits are slender 
with very few seed and the color is uniform from end 
to end, An ideal type for private garden or market pur- 
poses. 12 to 14 eae long by 244 inches in diameter. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 0z., 20c; oz., 30c; 1/4 Ib., 75c; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
WOODRUFF HYBRID CUCUMBER. 62 days. A recent 
introduction. It is a great shipper and a fine Cucumber 
for the home gardens. Tender flesh, rich dark green in 
color. Postpaid: Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c; 1% Ib., $1.60; 
Y, Ib., $2.95. 
Archias’ Improved 
Extra Long Green Cucumber 
Prices: Pkt., 10c; / oz., 20c; 0z., 30c; 1% Ib., 75c; 
1 Jb., $2.25. 
IMPROVED EXTRA LONG GREEN. 60 days. Fruits 10 
to 12 in. long, 3 in. thick, and more or less warted. 
Very prolific. Beautiful glossy green skin and pure white, 
solid flesh. A general purpose Cucumber, popular for 
pickles or slicing; a black spine Cucumber, extremely 
popular for market, the fruits being marketable when only 
about half grown. 
EXTRA EARLY WHITE SPINE. 55 days. Fruits uni- 
formly straight and handsome. 7 in. long, 2% in. thick. 
Deep green skin, excellent for slicing. 
STRAIGHT EIGHT. 58 days. A favorite for home or 
market; good producer, of the highest quality. At best 
table size, fruits are 8 in. long and 244 in. in diameter, 
well rounded at the ends, dark green in color. Its even, 
deep color and symmetrical shape are outstanding char- 
acteristics; greatly resembles the large, handsome, hot- 
house Cucumbers offered at high prices. 
NEW EVERBEARING. 52 days. Early and prolific, popu- 
lar for pickles. Will bear over a long season. Very pro- 
ductive. 
BOSTON PICKLING. 58 days. Our most popular pick- 
ling Cucumber. The fruits are short, smooth, bright 
green. 
EARLY CLUSTER. 52 days. Short, chunky, medium 
green, 5 to 6 in. long. 
WEST INDIA GHERKIN or BURR. Produces large crops 
of burrlike fruits. Used for pickling or relish. 
BLACK DIAMOND or STAYS GREEN. 54 days. White 
Spine, straight, 64% to 74% in. long—blunt ended, deep 
green—fine for home use. 
NATIONAL PICKLE. ‘54 days. Makes finest crop uni- 
form pickles. Very productive. Does not split or soften. 
Summer Pascal 
