. Farm and floral guide. Nurseries (Horticulture) Minnesota Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flower Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS. 17 SH CARROTS. Fre n c h—C arr otte. Spanish—Zanahoria. "When it is possible to do so, it is advisable to sow as early in the spring as the ground is fit to work, though good crops may, in this latitude, be grown from sowings as late as June 1st, but one is less certain of good crops from such lateplant- ing. Prepare the ground thoroughly and sow in drills eighteen to twenty
. Farm and floral guide. Nurseries (Horticulture) Minnesota Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flower Seeds Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Agricultural implements Catalogs. CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS AND FRUITS. 17 SH CARROTS. Fre n c h—C arr otte. Spanish—Zanahoria. "When it is possible to do so, it is advisable to sow as early in the spring as the ground is fit to work, though good crops may, in this latitude, be grown from sowings as late as June 1st, but one is less certain of good crops from such lateplant- ing. Prepare the ground thoroughly and sow in drills eighteen to twenty-four inches apart, using from one and one-half to three pounds to the acre, according to the distance between rows. Co-Etr one-half to one inch deep and see to it that the soil is well firmed above the seed. As soon as the plants appear, use the cultivator or wheel hoe and do not let the weeds get a start. Thin to three to six inches apart in the row as soon as the plants are large enough. For ~:: winter use gather and store like beets or turnips. Soil.—Any good rich garden soil that is deeply worked will raise carrots. HALF LONG DANVERS. Imsp£°cked This is a magnificent variety of American origin, with a smooth skin and handsome stump root. It is largely grown in all sections on account of its enormous yield, and adaptability to all kinds of soil. The flesh is deep orange with a yellowish centre, sweet and solid. Tests prove that it will produce as high as 30 tons per acre under good cultiva- tion. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *41b. 20c, lb. 60c. T'ARI P O f I P P N Undoubtedly the finest Car- 1 fXkJL* L* y ULniVJ \J IAVJLi. The roots are of large size, ordinary speci GUERANDE OR OXHEART. mens averaging 12 to 14 inches in length. 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 L. L. May & Co; Henry G. Gil
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