. Henderson's wholesale catalogue for market gardeners and florists : spring 1919 edition. ROT. (Shown in colors on back cover.)This splendid Carrot belongs to the half-long stumpor blunt-rooted type, but differs from all others of thisclass by its greater girth, bulk and consequent yield. Itaverages 6 to 7 inches in length, is broad at the neck,narrowing gradually to the round, blunt base, thereforeis easily harvested. The flesh, almost free from core,is of rich orange-red and of the finest table quality-fine-grained, tender, juicy and delicately Carrot is an excellent vari
. Henderson's wholesale catalogue for market gardeners and florists : spring 1919 edition. ROT. (Shown in colors on back cover.)This splendid Carrot belongs to the half-long stumpor blunt-rooted type, but differs from all others of thisclass by its greater girth, bulk and consequent yield. Itaverages 6 to 7 inches in length, is broad at the neck,narrowing gradually to the round, blunt base, thereforeis easily harvested. The flesh, almost free from core,is of rich orange-red and of the finest table quality-fine-grained, tender, juicy and delicately Carrot is an excellent variety for use eitherfor an early crop or a main crop. In the latitude ofNew York sow as early as possible for early carrots, certain-ly not later than the end of April, so that the roots willmature before July. The roots of course are best when usedyoung. For a main crop sow Chantenay from June 1st toJune 20th. Carrots split and grow rooty if checked ingrowth. This may be avoided by watering when dry, andby an occasional application of liquid , 15c. oz., 45c. H lb., $
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