304 EXPERIMENTAL FARMS. 



Hanson. — Forms a large, solid head, resembling a cabbage ; white, crisp, tender, 

 and quality excellent. Leaves green on the outside. One of the best for general cul- 

 ture. A standard market variety, and withstands dry weather well. 



Paris White Cos. — The leaves of the Cos varieties do not form a head, are long, 

 and require to be tied up to insure blanching ; thus forming a bunch of tender, white, 

 crisp leaves of ^excellent flavour. One of the best of the Cos type. 



GARDEN PEASE. 



Considering the great number of varieties of garden pease placed upon the market 

 by the different seedsmen, experiments with as many varieties as possible was thought 

 advisable. As a result of the information collected, the following three varieties can 

 be safely recommended for general use : — 



Little Giant. — Very early ; medium sized pod ; peas green, wrinkled, of delicious 

 flavour. The vines are of very dwarf habit, and need no support. One of the most 

 prolific early varieties. 



Heroine. — Second early ; large pod ; peas wrinkled and large, of excellent quality. 

 The vines grow about two feet high, are stiff, and will grow well without support. Very 

 productive. 



Stratagem. — One of the best varieties for general crop. Large pods, well filled ; 

 peas wrinkled, large, and of the finest flavour. Vines make strong growth about two 

 feet high, and can be grown without support. Very prolific. 



BEETS. 



As soon as the ground can be prepared beet seed should be sown. If the seed is 

 soaked in water for a few hours then put into a cotton bag and covered with earth for 

 24 hours before sowing, this treatment will promote early growth. 



The following varieties are excellent for general use : — 



Flat Egyptian Turnip. — A flat beet with dark-red, tender flesh of good quality. 

 The earliest variety tested. 



Extra Early Eclipse. — A globe-shaped, smooth beet of fine quality, deep red, tender 

 flesh. Very few tops. Keeps well and is one of the best varieties for general crop. 



Half Long Blood. — Long, smooth, dark-red, tender, flesh of excellent quality. A 

 good keeper and fine winter variety. 



EARLY TURNIPS. 



The seed of these should also be sown as soon as the ground is fit. 



Extra Early Milan. — The earliest variety we have tested. Rather a flat round 

 bulb ; flesh white, firm, and of excellent quality. It keeps well and is the best early 

 market variety so far tested. 



Early Golden Ball or Orange Jelly. — The best yellow variety tested ; flesh bright 

 yellow, firm, of good quality. Globe shape ; a good keeper and valuable market variety. 

 One of the best table sorts. 



CARROTS. 



Carrot seed can be sown as early as the ground is fit to work. Of the early garden 

 and market sorts the following two varieties are entitled to a place among the best : — 



Early Scarlet Horn. — A very early carrot, size small, quality excellent, skin orange 

 red. Its shape is something similar to the Guerande. This variety is excellent for 

 early crop. 



Guerande or Oxheart. — One of the best varieties for general crop. Growth short and 

 large, tapering abruptly to a small tap root. A deep red coloured carrot of very fine 

 quality. 



