SC - Questions about Archives and Carrots

[Philip & Susan Troy]

LrdRas at aol.com wrote:
> 
> White and red (and shades thereof) were the norm for carrots colors in the
> MA, SFAIK. The orange carrot is a relatively modern invention. Most good seed
> houses carry white carrot seed as well as red and purple varieties. These
> offerings are most often found under the category 'Novelties'.
> 
> Since red forms were available I seriously doubt that beets were a factor.

Probably right. (That was my line, originally.) It just occurred to me
that I wouldn't describe the red carrots I've seen as maroon, especially.

But this is your area of specialization, not mine...

Adamantius
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Phil & Susan Troy

troy at asan.com
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