FOR BETTER HEALTH CARROTS - Our Best Table Varieties.
As soon as the soil can be worked, sow seeds 1/2 in. deep, 3 seeds to the inch. Thin to 4 to 6 plants per foot. Plant every 2 weeks for a continuous supply. Packets contain a minimum of 750 seeds, unless noted. One packet plants a 20-25 ft. row.
Culture.
01670 EARLY CHANTENAY,
RED-CORED. Does particularly well in heavy or poor soils. The tops are large, erect and abundant. The roots grow 6 to 7 in. long with little taper. Orange- red in color. 68 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.95.
01627 FLAKKEE. A European favorite, and you’ll see why when you grow it. This is a very heavy yielder, has good orange color, nice fl avor, strong tops for easy harvest/pulling. But here’s the real kicker – this carrot is big and heavy. That’s why it yields so much. Roots average 8 to 9 in. long by over 2 in. in diameter at the shoulder. That’s as big as an ear of sweet corn. Now that’s a carrot! Tolerant to Leaf Blight. 78 days. (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $2.10; (L) 1 oz. $5.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $12.95.
01634 IMPERATOR 58. The sweetest and longest variety of all. Coreless and crisp. Makes delicious carrot sticks. Roots average 8 to 12 in. long and are very narrow at the shoulder. Uni- form, deep orange color. By far, our most popular variety. 75-77 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $12.95.
01675 EARLY CORELESS or SCARLET NANTES. Completely free of any heart or core. Unsurpassed for qual- ity. Rich orange-red color throughout. Roots are about 6 in. long with very little taper. Very sweet with a fi ne grain. Excellent strain for home or market. Stores well. A good freezer. 65 days. (A) Pkt. $1.95; (L) 1 oz. $4.95; (M) 1/4 lb. $10.50.
CRAZY COLORED CARROTS
01614 ATOMIC RED. Long, tapered high lycopene 9 in., with deep red color has great cooked appearance and taste. 75 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $2.55.
01625 COSMIC PURPLE. Smooth 6 to 8 in. carrots have unique purple exterior with bright orange fl esh. Sweet cooked or raw. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $2.45.
01697 YELLOWSTONE. Pure yellow, 9 in. long and about the color of a Post-It note. A true delicacy, very crisp, tender and sweet. 84 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $2.45.
01644 (X) One pkt. each of above three. Just $5.50.
01635 KURODA PS. Discerning Japanese consumers love this carrot. Very popular in the Orient and for good reason. Maturity is early, it has brilliant deep orange interior color, grows large (up to 1-1/2 lbs.), resists heat and tastes sweet, with a very crunchy texture. Smooth tapered roots are about 8 in. long. 68 days. (A) Pkt. $2.25; 2 pkts. $3.95.
01671 RAINBOW HYBRID. Believe it or not, carrot colors are yellow, white, light orange,
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LONG. Tops in fl avor and yield. Roots are 9 in. long, heavy-shouldered and bright orange in color. Very sweet. 75 days. (A) Pkt. $1.85; (L) 1 oz. $4.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $11.95.
01626 DANVERS HALF
01617 BALTIMORE HYBRID. Grow giant carrots without compromising great fl avor and quality! Harvest as normal sized, 8 to 9 in. long, or let them grow to 12 to 14 in. long by 2 in. in diameter. Rich in Vitamin A, deep orange roots stay mild and sweet with a juicy crunch. Ideal for soups, stews, roasting and juicing. Nantes type. 65 days. (A) Pkt. $2.85; (J) 1/4 oz. $10.95; (L) 1 oz. $31.95.
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01680 SWEETNESS III HYBRID. The name says it all. Judged by many to be the sweetest of all carrots. Golden-orange smooth roots grow 6 to 8 in. long with cy- lindrical shape and blocky ends. Very uniform with little or no internal greening. Chock- full of beta carotene, this super-sweet carrot is extra crunchy. Recommended for home gardening only, since the extra sugars make them too brittle for mechanical harvesting. 63 days. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $2.35; 2 pkts. $4.15; (K) 1/2 oz. $12.50; (L) 1 oz. $21.95.
01645 LITTLE FINGER BABY CARROT. A gourmet treat when cooked and served whole. Excellent for canning and pickling whole. Tiny 3 to 5 in. roots withstand close planting and pro- duce abundant crops. Golden orange col- or. Tender and sweet. Outstanding when creamed. 65 days. (A) Pkt. $1.85; (L) 1 oz. $5.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $12.95.
01613 AUTUMN KING. A large, late type, particularly excellent for winter storage and freezing. Probably the fi nest main crop vari- ety we’ve seen. Large, well-shaped roots with superb color and crisp, deli- cious fl esh keeps well for a long time in storage. Crops over a long period, making it very popular for the fresh market garden. 70 days. (A) Pkt. (200 seeds) $1.95; (H) 1/8 oz. $5.95; (J) 1/4 oz. $11.25.
EGGPLANTS.
02288 MILLIONAIRE HYBRID. One of the most popular varieties on the market. Long, slender fruits, growing up to 12 in. long, have smooth, tender, brilliant black skin and nearly seedless fl esh. Delicious fl avor makes it an excel- lent choice for stir-fries and other popular Asian dishes. Upright plants produce early and vigor- ously. 63 days. (A) Pkt. (25 seeds) $2.65; 2 pkts. $4.65.
dark orange and coral. This is a single variety, not a blend. And each color has its own excellent taste. All have high sugar content and terrifi c fl avor. Roots grow 7 to 9 in. long, have strongly attached tops for easy harvest. 70 days, or pull earlier for baby carrots. (A) Pkt. (500 seeds) $2.95; 2 pkts. $5.25.
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Plant indoors 1/2 in. deep about 2 months before last frost. Transplant to Jiffy pots when plants are 2 in. high. After all danger of frost, transplant into garden about 2-1/2 ft. apart.
Culture.
02271 BLACK BEAUTY. Pro- duces many large fruits per plant – each one rich, deep purplish black and enormous. Tender and tasty at all stages. Retains color well. 80 days. (A) Pkt. (850 seeds) $1.85; (L) 1 oz. $5.50; (M) 1/4 lb. $16.50.
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