. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. 1 RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEttft Carotte,FR. iT^* _ 4- Zanahoria, Sp. Carota, Ital. V/CUTITCJI Moehre, Ger. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 3 to 4 pounds for an acre. Culture—One of the few crops that will do well in all soils though a good, deep, friable loam will produce the best looking roots. For an early supply, sow seeds of early sorts as soon as the soil can be dug, placing rows 18 to 24 inches apart and thinning out seedlings to stand 2 to 3 inches apart in the row. Make repeated sowings every 2 weeks. For a winter supply, s
. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. 1 RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEttft Carotte,FR. iT^* _ 4- Zanahoria, Sp. Carota, Ital. V/CUTITCJI Moehre, Ger. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 3 to 4 pounds for an acre. Culture—One of the few crops that will do well in all soils though a good, deep, friable loam will produce the best looking roots. For an early supply, sow seeds of early sorts as soon as the soil can be dug, placing rows 18 to 24 inches apart and thinning out seedlings to stand 2 to 3 inches apart in the row. Make repeated sowings every 2 weeks. For a winter supply, sow the larger growing firm-fleshed varieties like Danvers, Rubicon, etc., any time during May. The much larger stock varieties should be thinned out to stand 6 to 8 inches apart in rows, 2\ to 3 feet apart. Varieties marked with a star are the best for stock feeding. 232 Chantenay. This is a large, thick, stump-rooted carrot slightly tapering towards the bottom. The orange-red skin is very smooth, making it of very attractive appearance. The quality is most excellent, being very crisp, tender, and of an extra fine flavor. Grow a few rows of this for winter use, as it will store well in a cool, dry place. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 65c; lb. $ 234 Danver's Half-Long Orange. More extensively grown than any other. Of rich orange-red color, smooth, and handsome. The 6 or 7 inch roots taper to a blunt point and are sweet, crisp, and tender. Produces more bulk to the acre than the larger, longer varieties. This is also a good sort for the home gardener to grow for storing over winter. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J lb. 65c; lb. $ 237 Imperator (New). A splendid home garden Carrot. See second cover page. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; J lb. $ 238 236 242 *Long Orange Nichol's Improved. Of deep orange color. When small it may be used for the table, but mostly grown to full size for stock feeding. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $ Oxheart or Guerande. Good on soils too hard and stiff for
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