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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 
the see 
ing rows 16 to 24 inches apart. 
HEAMHEOOD 
; ; 
aly There is no vegetable of easier culture. Plant 
% inch deep in loose, mya well-prepated soil, mak- 
ltivate as soon as plants 
are established and thin to 3 to 4 inches in rows, accord- 
ing to the size of the variety. One ounce will sow 100 feet 
of row: 3 to 4 pounds, an acre. 
140 Louisiana Danvers. »5 days. A 
“core.” 
highly refined strain of Danvers devel- 
139 Imperator (Long aig Ragpeh hig pr ney (a sh ie mi ihe 
? ou y the Louisiana Experimen a- 
Strain). 77 days. An tion, Retains a deep rich orange color 
outstanding strain bred | under our usual adverse weather con- 
Imperator for market-garden use| ditions. The heavy tops are of con- 
. and for shipping. It fills venient bunching size. The core is 
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 
or root, with indistinct 
core, The dark green tops 
are medium,. but strong 
enough for good byunch- 
ing. Finest quality for 
table use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
30c; % Ib. 75c; Ib. 
$2.50; 5-lbs. $11.00, 
Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
$19.50; 25 Ibs. $46.50. 
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;3 oz. 
30c; %4 Ib. 75c; ib. 
$2.50; 5 lbs. $11.00. 
Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. 
small. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30c; % ib. 756; 
Ib. $2.50; Ibs. $11.00. 
129 Danvers Half Long. 95 gays. 
A prime favorite because of its brilliant 
market appearance. The smooth, hand- 
some roots are 6% 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 outstanding, 
$2.50; 5 lbs. $11.00. Not prepaid: © 
10 lbs. $19.50; 25 Ibs. $46.50 
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, cambined with heavy yield, will 
undoubtedly make this the most popular 
variety on the market when it becomes 
better known. Pkt. [0c; oz. 30¢; 
% Ib. 756; lb. $2.50; 5 lbs. $11.00. 
ee es 10 lbs. $19.50; 25 Ibs. 
142 Danvers Half Long, Red 
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% inches in diameter at shoul- 
der tapering to a blunt point. The flesh 
is a deep rich orange color. Pkt. 1Oc; 
oz. 30; % lb. 75¢; Ib. $2.50; 5 Ibs, 
f 
$11.00. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs. $19.50; 
La, Danvers 
$19.50; 26 lbs. $46.50. 25 lbs. $46.50 
CELERY 132 Oxheart, 70 days. Especially 1138 Scarlet Nantes. 
desirable on heavy soil for home . pia ae 
Start seed in raised, partly shaded seed-beds of very rich, | use. Roots are 4% to 5 inches long, | 98 days. Tie bright 
fine, loose soil. Plant in drills 8 to 10 inches apart and cover | bright orange, thick, blunt-ended, of CranES TONE Ree 
not over % inch deep, Abundant and constant moisture is heart shape. Flesh deep orange and ahd st Oc tooted: 
absolutely essential. When 6 inches high, transplant seedlings | the tops are small. Being very short tender and an ree 
to the field, 6 to'8 inches between plants, in rows or double | they are easily pulled from the cate flavor: practi 
rows 6 to 7 feet apart for soil blanching, or 2 to 4 feet for | ground, where long sorts:have to be coreless. Pk’ 
other methods. One ounce will produce about 3000 plants; | dug. Pkt. 10¢; oz 30c:; %4 Ib. + V4 Tb. 
2 to 4 ounces will set an acre. 75c¢; lb. $2.50; & Ibs. $11.00. $3. Bos's ibs. 
159 Golden Plume. 115 days. Re- 
sembles Golden Self-blanching, but is 
earlier. Plants medium-sized, stocky, full 
hearted and compact, with thick, solid 
stalks which blanch readily. Pkt. 20c; 
2 ot 6O0C; oz $1.00; % lb. $3.00; 
Ib. $10.00. . 
The value of root-crops for stock is just 
oe to pe fully appreciated. They 9 
aes e part a beautiful butter-yellow lor to the 
m '55 Golden Self-blanching. 190 aays. {@ milk when fed to miloh sows” Sens pounds 
Medium in height, stocky and compact: foliage will sow 4@n acre. 
yellowish green. Stalks very solid, broad, of . ay) : 
delicate. nutty flavor. It blanches readily to 133 Improved Long Ora 
golien yellow. Pkt. 20c; oz. 6OC; oz. 
7 é heavy cropper on light soils. 
$1.00; % Ib. $3.00; Ib. $10.00. acne Siem ott San 
156 White Plume. 112 days. An extra- 
early variety. Leaves bright green, tinged 
pie. ay medium, iy ed bageaa to pu: L White Bel 
white; solid, crisp, and of fine quality. Pkt. 134 Larae ite Belgian. . 
15c; % oz. 45¢3 oz. 80C; % lb. $2.75; g giane90 days. 
: : ii heaes te S753 Roots grow 10 to 14 inches long, partly out 
of the ground; skin green above ground: white. 
158 Celeriac : below. Flesh white with tinge of eream color, 
; * (Turnip-rooted Celery.) The Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 65c; lb. $2.00; 
edible roots are 3 to 4 inches in diameter and 5 lbs. $8.75. Not prepaid: 10 Ibs, $15.00; 
“i ig ines oe Pare tr neney or Dats R5 Ibs. $86.26. °° : 
d ; % oz. C3 OZ, C3 i 3 
Golden Plume $2.25; Ib. $7.50. Ps Saab’ Ws abo 
REUTER SEED CO., Inc., New Orleans 12 Vegetable Seeds 
lb. $9.00 
