. Seeds and implements. Nursery stock Rhode Island Providence Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs. Carrots (WbBren; Carrots succeed best on light, sandy loam, which, preferably, should have been well fertilized the previous year, as fresh manure often causes the roots to grow pronged and misshapen. Sow the seed as early in spring as the ground can be prepared, firming the soil down over it. If sown late it should be soaked in tepid water, then mixed with plaster or sifted coal ashes, and sown on freshly prepared soil. Quick germination
. Seeds and implements. Nursery stock Rhode Island Providence Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs. Carrots (WbBren; Carrots succeed best on light, sandy loam, which, preferably, should have been well fertilized the previous year, as fresh manure often causes the roots to grow pronged and misshapen. Sow the seed as early in spring as the ground can be prepared, firming the soil down over it. If sown late it should be soaked in tepid water, then mixed with plaster or sifted coal ashes, and sown on freshly prepared soil. Quick germination and rapid growth are necessary. An ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; four^pounds will sow an acre. i/Early Scarlet Horn. Best for forcing and early outdoor crops; can be grown in shallow soil, and requires no thinning if sparingly sown, as the roots are used when young for cooking. They are about 3 inches long, and ot very good quality. 6z. 10 cts., JA\b. 30 $1. f Chantenay. Handsome roots, broad-shouldered, and smooth and more uniform than in the Danvers. Of superior flavor. Oz. 10 cts., Klb. 30 cts., lb. $1. /\m proved I^ongf Orange. Extensively grortvn ; hardly equal to Danvers in quality, but good, and heavy in yield. Oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 80c. f Danvers Half-L,ongf. Enormously productive ; adapted to all soils. The roots are smooth, thi/ek and intermediate between Short Horn and Long Orange in form. Oz. 10 cts., Vx\h. 30 cts., lb. $1. Y Oxneart, or Guerande. Very short, smooth and thick, and well adapted to shallow soils. Oz. 10 cts., 30 cts., lb. $1. j/Large White Belgian. For stock feeding, and especially suited to shallow soils. Roots white-fleshed, broad at the shoulder and narrowed abruptly to a point. Oz. 10 cts , Klb. 20 cts , lb. 50 cts. Danvers Half-Long. Improved Long Orange. CRESS (Srcffe) The leaves of the Cresses form spicy spring salads, and are also used for garnishing. The plants increase rapicUy from the roots and by self-seeding,
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