. Danvers'HaIf=Long Orange. (See cut.) A rich orange- red variety, smooth and handsome. Tops are of medium size and coarsely divided. The roots taper to a blunt point; flesh sweet, crisp and tender. Although the roots of this variety grow shorter, it produces more bulk to the acre than the larger varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ Improved Rubicon. This beautiful half-long stump-root Carrot originated in Rhode Island. It is the result of careful breeding, and in shape and color most desirable. The Carrots grow about the same length as the well-known Danvers, but
. Danvers'HaIf=Long Orange. (See cut.) A rich orange- red variety, smooth and handsome. Tops are of medium size and coarsely divided. The roots taper to a blunt point; flesh sweet, crisp and tender. Although the roots of this variety grow shorter, it produces more bulk to the acre than the larger varieties. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ Improved Rubicon. This beautiful half-long stump-root Carrot originated in Rhode Island. It is the result of careful breeding, and in shape and color most desirable. The Carrots grow about the same length as the well-known Danvers, but thicker, and are a rich dark orange in color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ Chantenay Half = Long. A half-long variety, with smooth orange-red skin and crisp, tender flesh. The root is broad at top, taperiDg slightly to bottom, and is fit for use at an eaiiy season. It resembles the Nantes Carrot, but has a larger shoulder. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ Querande, or Oxheart. A good variety on soils too hard and stiff for the longer-growing sorts. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $ *NichoPs Improved Long Orange. This is a very fine selection of the Long Orange Carrot, and the best variety for stock feeding; should be grown on deep soil. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ *Large White Belgian. Used for feeding cattle; grows large and is very productive. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $
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