IO8 AMATEUR CULTIVATOR'S GUIDE 



per 01 



Drumhead Savoy. Head large, round, compact, yellowish at the centre, and a little flat- 

 tened; in the form of the common Drumhead, which it nearly approaches in 



size ; excellent for winter. Per pkt., 10 50 



Green Globe, or Curled Savoy. One of the best and most familiar of the Savoys; 

 medium size ; does not make as firm a head as some, but, being very tender, the 

 inner leaves will be found very good for the table. Per pkt., 10 . . . -25 

 Russian Savoy. A new and hardy variety of the Savoy, with fine solid heads. Per 

 pkt., 25. 



Victoria Savoy. A new variety, highly recommended. Per pkt., 10 40 



Early Dwarf Ulm. Heads small, round, solid; leaves small, thick, fleshy, of a fine deep- 

 green color, of first-rate quality ; valuable for small gardens ; should be planted 

 early ; Per pkt., 10 40 



Oaiiliflower (BRASSICA OLERACEA BOTRYTIS). 

 German, Blumen Ko/tl. French, Choufleur. Spanish, Coliflor. 



This very delicate vegetable was first introduced into England from the Island of Cypress, and 

 is classed among the most delicious of vegetables. 



CULTURE. The proper seasons for sowing seeds are, for the early spring or summer crop, 

 between the 8th and 2oth of September; and for the late autumn crop, about the ist of April. 

 The plants, as soon as they are two or three inches high, should be planted out in a bed ol 

 rich light earth, three inches apart each way, so as to grow firm and stocky, to remove to their final 

 place of growth. For the purpose of growing them to perfection, use a bed of the richest light earth, 

 two feet deep, made very rich, with well-decomposed manure, surrounded by a frame covered with 

 glass or shutters. Lift the plants carefully with a trowel from where they were transplanted, and 

 plant them eighteen inches apart each way into the pit or frame prepared for it ; give a gentle 

 watering, and press the soil down firmly. The frame should be surrounded with straw or litter of 

 some kind ; also the glass or shutters should be covered with mats or dry straw in severe weather, 

 observing to give plenty of air on mild and pleasant days to prevent the plants from drawing or 

 damping off at the neck ; should be kept well watered ; soap-suds is beneficial. For a late autumn 

 crop they require no particular care or skill, and not much labor, simply keeping them free from 

 weeds, and the ground stirred frequently. 



per oz. 

 Early Paris. Heads rather large, white, and compact; leaves large, stalk short; a very 



early sort ; should be planted in spring ; one of the best. Per pkt., 15 . . . 3.00 

 Early London. A well-known variety ; good for general use. Per pkt., 10. . . .75 

 Early Dutch. An intermediate variety, coming in after the above; heads large, white, 



and compact ; fine. Per pkt., 10 . 1.25 



Carter's Dwarf Mammoth. A very early hardy variety, of dwarf and compact habit, 



with a firm white head ; larger than the Walcheren ; stand dry weather ; said 



to be one of the finest. Per pkt., 25. 

 Erfurt Earliest Dwarf. One of the best, if not the best, in general cultivation for early 



forcing and open ground ; very dwarf, leaves small, heads large and very firm ; 



pure white. Per pkt., 25. 

 Stadtholder. A large strong-growing variety, with compact heads, considered by many 



superior to the Walcheren ; fine for market. Per pkt., 15 i.oo 



Large Asiatic. A large and well-known variety ; one of the best. Per pkt, 10 . . .bo 

 Walcheren. A very early variety, with close compact head ; a general favorite. Per pkt, 10 75 

 Le Normand. A French variety ; heads large, compact, and fine flavor ; a superior variety 



in all respects. Per pkt. 25 3.00 



Hovey's Early American. One of the earliest and best varieties. Per pkL, 15. . . 1.50 

 Large White French. An excellent variety, coming in after the earliest sorts. Per pkt., 10. 75 

 Waite's Alma. A new variety, represented as being of large size and firm. Per pkt., 15 . 1.25 



Carrot (DAUCUS CAROTA). 

 German, Mohre. French, Carotte. Spanish, Zanahoria. 



The Carrot in its cultivated state is a half-hardy biennial. It is generally served at table boiled 

 with meats ; it also makes an excellent ingredient for soups. As an agricultural root, it is not sur- 

 passed for feeding cattle. 



CULTURE. The Carrot flourishes best in a good, light, well-enriched loam. If possible, the 

 ground should be stirred to the depth of twelve to fifteen inches, incorporated with a liberal applica- 

 tion of well-rotted compost, and well pulverizing the soil in the operation. The surface should 

 next be levelled, cleared as much as possible of stones and hard lumps of earth, and made mellow and 

 friable ; in which state, if the ground contains a sufficient moisture to color the surface when stirred, 

 it will be ready for the seed. This may be sown from the ist of April to the 2oth of May : early 

 sowing succeeds best. The drills should be one inch in depth, and from twelve to fifteen inches 

 apart. The plants should stand from four to five inches apart. 



HARVESTING. The roots attain their full size in the autumn of the first year. When iaige 



rintities are raised for stock, they are generally placed in the cellar in bulk, without packing ; but 

 finer sorts, when intended for the table, are usually packed in earth or sand, in order to retain 

 their freshness and flavor : with ordinary precaution, they will remain sound and fresh until May or 

 June. 



per oz. 

 Earliest French Short Horn. A very early variety; small size, and of excellent flavor. 



Fine for forcing ; one of the best. Per pkt., 10 25 



