Danvers Half Long Carrots
The best known second early half long sort, a great yielder and a first class carrot for all soils. The roots are smooth, from 6 to 8 inches long, tapering to a blunt point, a deep orange in color, with close texture flesh and little core. Although the roots are comparatively short, they yield as heavily as the larger sorts. Pkt., 8c; oz., 20c; 1/4lb., 65c; 1/2lb., $1.15; 1lb., $2.10, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5lbs., $9.00
Originally listed in: 1947 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book
Danvers Half Long Carrots
(75 days). A half long sort. Is a very heavy yielder and usually outweighs all others. Popular with both home and market gardener. Wonderful for canning or storing. Excellent quality. Bright orange flesh. Crisp and flavorful. Pkt. 10C; 1 oz. 50C; ¼ lb. 1.45, postpaid.
Originally listed in: 1956 Henry Fields Catalog
Danvers Half Long Carrots
The best known second early half long sort, a great yielder and a first class carrot for all soils. The roots are smooth, from 6 to 8 inches long, tapering to a blunt point, a deep orange in color, with close texture flesh and little core. Although the roots are comparatively short, they yield as heavily as the larger sorts. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; ¼ lb., 25; ½ lb, 45c; 1 lb., 80c, postpaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs., $3.50.
Originally listed in: 1940 Oscar H. Will Pure Seed Book
Danvers Half Long Carrots
The most desirable main crop variety; an excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ¼ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds
Danver's Half-Long Carrots
A half-long orange carrot; very productive and suitable to almost any soil. Flesh a deep orange; fine-grained, crisp and tender. Being such an abundant bearer and of so good quality, it is considered one of the best and demand for it for both market and home garden is heavy. Price-(5c per pkt.) (10c per oz.) (30c per ¼ lb.) ($1.00 per lb.) (10-lb. lots, 95c per lb.) prepaid. Wholesale price, not prepaid ($80.00 per 100 lbs.).
Originally listed in: 1927 Burrell's Seed Catalog
Danvers Half Long Carrots
The standard stock carrot, but we do not recommend it for table use, as compared to the Chantenay. IT is a heavy cropper. Our strain of it is extra good. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; ¼ lb., 40c; lb., $1.00. E. or F., lb., 85c; 5 lbs. Or more at 80c per lb.
Originally listed in: 1927 Henry Fields Catalog
Danver's Half Long Carrots
(Red Cored) 75 days. Length of root 7 to 8 inches. Diameter at shoulder 1 ¾ to 2 inches, tapering to a half stump or semi-pointed end. Roots bright orange with red core. Highly recommended for home and market garden, also shipping.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist
Danver's Half Long Carrots
A rich orange red variety, very smooth and handsome, producing very large crops. An excellent market variety. Tops are medium size and coarsely divided. Roots taper to a blunt point. Sweet flesh crisp and tender. Will produce more bulk to the acre than larger field varieties.
Originally listed in: Porter and Sons mid-20th-century pricelist