File:Bolgiano's 1902 catalogue (16349976445).jpg

935 B Street, N. W., Washington, D. C,
(Gelbe-Ruben.)
ONE OUNCE WILL SOW 100 FEET OF DRILL; 3 TO 4 POUNDS FOR AN ACRE.
CULTURE OF CARROTS. — Carrots, to grow to perfection, require a deep, rich, sandy loam, well
pulverized and deeply cultivated. For an early crop, sow in Hay and June in drills about 1 foot apart,
thinning out to 4 inches in the row; sow for winter crop in June and July. It is very important to
tread the rows firmly after sowing the seed.
^IMPROVED LONG ORANGE CARROT..-* Nichols* Long Orange .mproved.-One of HALF LONG CARROT.
the most desirable for either garden or field culture.
It grows to a large size, fair specimens averaging 12
inches in length and 3 inches in diameter at the top.
All who have cattle should raise a surplus of this car-
rot for feeding milch cows during winter. It in-
creases the flow of milk, and imparts to the butter a
rich golden color. It is more largely used than any
other variety by market gardeners. Packets, 5c. and
ioc. l 4 pound, 25c. S pound. 40c. 1 pound, 75c.
^Half Long - Orange. — A handsome, cylindrical-
shaped carrot of good size. It is of rich, dark orange
color, grows to a large size, is smooths and the flesh
very close in texture, with little core. It is a first-
class carrot for ail soils, and it is claimed that under
good cultivation it will yield the greatest weight per
acre, with the smallest length of root of any now
grown. Packets, 5c. and ioc. V pound, 25c.
Pound, 75c.
, Early Scarlet Horn. — This has always been the
general favorite for an early crop. It is of a bright
orange color, of delicate flavor. Owing to the short-
ness of the root, it will grow in less depth of soil than
any other variety. The seed which we grow has a
very great reputation among market gardeners for its
beautiful color and form. Packets, 5c. and ioc
pound, 25c. 1 pound, 75c.
/ Danvers. — A new variety, of decided merit, rich
in color, and handsome shape, and stump-rooted.
Packets, 5c. and ioc. 2 ounces, 15c. l 4 pound, 25c.
l 2 pound, 40c. 1 pound, 75c.
y fSarly Half-Long Scarlet Cliaiitenay.— Is as
early as the Early Horn, but of twice its size, with
broad shoulders and the root tapering abruptly at the
ends. Packet, 5c. 1 ounce, ioc. 2 ounces, 15c. '_
pound, 25c. 1 pound, 80c.
/Early Half Long- Nantes. — A fine intermediate
carrot. Packet, 5c. 1 ounce, ioc. 2 ounces, 15c.

4 pound, 25c. 1 pound, 75c.

Early Ox-Heart. — A French variety of recent introduction, which is a de-
cided acquisition. It is intermediate between Half Long and Horn varieties,
and is perfectly distinct ; the shape is nearly oval, and color and quality all
that can be desired. Packets, 5c. and ioc. 2 ounces, 15c. % pound, 25c.
1 pound, 75c.
Henderson Intermediate Carrot. — One of the best main-crop carrots.
It is noted for its smooth-ness of shape, its tenderness of flesh, and beauty of
color. It is free from any coarse, rank flavor in any stage of its growth.
Packet, 5c. and ioc. % pound, 25c. 1 pound, 75c.
PRIDE OF THE MARKET CARROT.
This beautiful, medium-size, pointed-root carrot is
just what gardeners want for an early crop. In color,
earliness, size, form, and shape it excels all other
sorts, and, of course, sells itself. Every person who
had it last year wants it again this season, and others
should be quick to cultivate a crop of such beautiful
carrots
Pound,
Packet,
90c.
5c, Ounce, ioc.
pound, 30c.
_ EARLY RUBICON CARROT
Is a Half Long Orange,"Stunip-Rooted,
Carrot,
Of a beautiful deep-red orange color. It is earlier
than Danvers, about the same length, but heavier and
thicker at the shoulder, making it more productive.
The leaves are also shorter, fewer, and finer. It
wonderfully heavy cropper, producing 30 to 40 tons
to the acre under good culture. Packets. 5c.