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I oz. of Carrot Seed will sow a
row about J 00 feet long;.
4 lbs. will sow an acre.
Cultural Instructions free, if asked for.
FRENCH FORci^j^;
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HENDERSON' S NE"W YORK MARKET has more good points
than any other existing sort. Tiie color is bright orange and most
attractive. It has the minimum of core, and is crisp, tender and
sweet. It is one of the heaviest cropping varieties and of sym-
metrical shape and handsome appearance, an admirable variety
to bunch for market, as well as being unexcelled for private use.
10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 30c. I4 lb.. 90c. lb.
HALF LONG RED. (^Siump-rooted. ) In size and time of matur-
ity it is between the Early t^carlet Horn and the Long Orange.
This is the sort so common in the markets of New
York and vicinity. It attains only a medium
size but is admirablj- adapted
, to bunching, and in private
gardens is one of the best varie-
ties to grow for use during
the summer. (See cut.)
HENDERSONS INTERMEDIATE. This is certainly the best
main crop carrot. Our cut is no flattering representation, but
shows it as we have seen it in enormous quantities, and we
strongly advise our customers to plant it. It is one of the most
uniform in shape that we know, and where the soil is favorable
it will always grow clean and free from side roots. The core is
small and very tender, and there is no indication of woody
character at any stage of its growth. It is also entirely free
from any coarse, rank flavor so common with many sorts.
For private purposes it is ideal, and its yielding capacity is
enormous, which, with its handsome color and fine appearance,
makes it invaluable to truckers. .See cut.) ?0c. pkt., 15c. oz.,
3.5c. i^lb., 90c. lb.
CHANTENAT HALF LONG SCARLET. A stump-rooted
variety, somewhat resembling the well-known Half Long Ked,
Stump-rooted Carrot, but having a larger shoulder and being
much more productive. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. 34 lt.., 90c. lb.
LONG ORANGE IMPROVED. One of the most desirable for
either garden or field culture. It grows to a large size, fair
specimens averaging twelve inches in length, and three inches
diameter at the top. All who have cattle should raise a surplus
of this carrot for feeding milch cows during winter. It increases
the flow of milk and imparts to the butter a delicious flavor, and a
rich golden color. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 34 lb., 70c. lb.
DANVERS. (Half Long.) A handsome, cylindrical-shaped carrot
of good size and stump-rooted. It is of a rich, dark orange
color, grows to a large size, is smooth, and the flesh very close
in texture, with little core. It is a first-class carrot for all
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. .See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 3^ lb., 80c. lb.
OX HEART, or GT7ERANDE. A French variety of recent intro-
duction and a decided acquisition. It is intermediate between
Half Long and Horn varieties and perfectly distinct. The shape
is nearly oval and the color and quality all that can be desired.
.See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 30c. I4 lb., 90c. lb.
EARLY FRENCH FORCING. The earliest variety and one
largely grown for forcing purposes. It makes a small, almost
globe-shaped root of an orange-red color. .See cut.) 5c. pkt.,
15c. oz., 30c. 3^ lb., $1.00 lb.
EARLY SCARLET HORN. Favorite for early crop, but not large.
Sold largely in New York markets bunched. It matures eight to
ten days earlier than the Long Orange, and is sometimes used
for forcing. .See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. X-^ lb., 75c. lb.
EARLY HALF LONG SCARLET CARENTAN. The skin is
smooth, fiesh red, and without any core or heart. It is excellent
for forcing, and for fine quality and perfect shape can hardly be
surpassed. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. I4 lb , 80c. lb.
EARLY HALF LONG SCARLET. (Pointed-rooted.) A medium
early soit of great value. It is most useful in the younger
state, either in soups or cooked whole, and is much used for
bunching. The tops are very small, which permits close planting.
5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25e. 3^ lb., 80c. lb.
•WHITE AND YELLOW BELGIAN. .See page G9.)
BIG CARROTS
From The Watkins Express, Watkins, N. Y., Thursday, November l.'^th. 1897: — "Mr. Bowers has on exhibition in his store
a bushel basket of carrots grown by Mr. Craft. Dr. S. B. .^lien's jjiiiiiener. The combined weight of twelve of these carrot*
makes a bushel. One of the carrots is fifteen and three-quarters of an inch in circumference, one foot long, and weighs
nearly seven pounds. Upon being asked the reason of his success in gardening, Dr. Allen said it was due to the use of good seed, which for the last fifteen years he-
had purchased of Peter Henderson & Co., of New York. Dr. Allen further remarked that he thought fai-mers were generally too Indifferent In regard to the quality