. A descriptive catalogue of vegetables for canning and quick freezing. 16 ASSOCIATED SEED GROWERS, Roots are carefully selected for transplanting to seed-production fields CARROT 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 rating 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 i
. A descriptive catalogue of vegetables for canning and quick freezing. 16 ASSOCIATED SEED GROWERS, Roots are carefully selected for transplanting to seed-production fields CARROT 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 rating 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. Diameter Length at of root shoulder inches inches Days * CHANTENAY, IMPROVED LONG Sy2 2 72 A well known and popular all-purpose variety; desirable for canners in packing diced carrots; a good cropper. Roots deep orange, smooth, tapered, stump-rooted; flesh deep orange. â CHANTENAY, RED CORE 5 2 72 Developed and introduced by C. C. Morse & Co. A desirable Chantenay with good interior color; excellent for dicing and in frozen pack of peas and carrot. Roots somewhat shorter than Improved Chantenay; flesh reddish orange, with indistinct core of nearly the same color as the surrounding flesh. IMPERATOR 8 iy2 77 A long slender type, introduced by us primarily for snippers and awarded the All-America Silver Medal for 1933. Flesh of rich orange color to center, fine-grained and tender. â NANTES IMPROVED CORELESS 6 70 Excellent for forcing for canning and for quick freezing whole carrots. Tops very small. Roots bright orange, cylindrical, blunt ended. Flesh reddish orange, crisp, tender, and of very delicate flavor; practically coreless. â Suitable for quick Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Associated Seed Growers, Inc; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Ca
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