Archive image from page 41 of Descriptive catalog of vegetables (1947). Descriptive catalog of vegetables . descriptivecatal1947asso Year: 1947 38 ASSOCIATED SEED GROWERS, INC. CARROT Daucus carota Planting stocks are developed at our breeding stations from individual progenies which have met the most exacting specifications in performance. Smoothness and shapeliness of roots with depth of exterior and interior color are vital factors in rat- ing parent lines. In giving the number of days for the development of roots, we have used the average of readings for a period of years. These will vary
Archive image from page 41 of Descriptive catalog of vegetables (1947). Descriptive catalog of vegetables . descriptivecatal1947asso Year: 1947 38 ASSOCIATED SEED GROWERS, INC. CARROT Daucus carota Planting stocks are developed at our breeding stations from individual progenies which have met the most exacting specifications in performance. Smoothness and shapeliness of roots with depth of exterior and interior color are vital factors in rat- ing parent lines. In giving the number of days for the development of roots, we have used the average of readings for a period of years. These will vary considerably in different locations. Imperator The popular shipping variety Diameter Length at of root shoulder inches inches Days Airliner (Short Top Shipper) iy2 iy4 75 A new variety bred particularly for the shipping trade. Tops short, dark green, strong enough for good bunching. Roots long, deep orange, tapering to blunt end, resembling a shorter, stouter Imperator. Flesh bright orange, tender and of good quality. CHANTENAY 6 2 72 A well known and popular all-purpose variety for home and market gardens, and for canners in packing diced carrots. Roots deep orange, smooth, tapered, stump-rooted; flesh deep orange with indistinct core. DANVERS HALF LONG 6 2 75 An old favorite that still retains its popularity with many growers. Orange roots, with broad shoulder and blunt tip. Early Scarlet Horn 3 1 64 Used by gardeners for early market. Tops slender and short; roots tapered and blunt, like a small, short Chantenay. Crisp, red-orange flesh.
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