REPORT ON MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES AT CHISWICK, 1901. 863^ 



seeds may be sown in gentle heat abont the middle of April, and grown 

 on in a cool place. Early in June the plants should be put out in a 

 sunny position, on good soil, at a distance of two feet apart each way. 

 Another plan is to sow the seeds at the end of May where the plants are 

 intended to crop, taking care that the plants have ample room for 

 development. 



Melon. 



Chitla (Bonavia). — It is doubtful if the true variety was sent to 

 Cb is wick, as the Chitla Melon of Lucknow should have white flesh of 

 delicious flavour. The variety received had scarlet flesh, which was hard 

 and almost flavourless. 



Onions. 



1. Ailsa Craig (Dean). — A very fine stock of this well-known variety. 



2. Hall's Clayton (Hall). — Bulbs deep round, good shape ; skin pale 

 brown ; heavy ; short top ; stock very true. 



8. The Wildsmith (R. Veitch). — Bulbs round, good shape ; skin deep 

 brown ; large, heavy, short top, fine stock. 



4. White Spanish (Wheeler). — A very true stock of this popular old 

 variety. 



Parsley. 



Perennial (Barr). — Plants very dwarf, with beautifully curled foliage. 

 Perfection Moss Curled (Barr). — Plants rather tall, with handsome 

 well-curled foliage. 



Savoys. 



1. Drumhead (Dobbie). — Very large, with firm hearts and spreading 

 outer leaves. One of the most useful varieties for large establishments. 



2. Green Curled (Dobbie). — Medium size, with firm hearts and a 

 moderate spread of outer foliage. 



3. Perfect Gem (Dobbie). — Small to medium size, very firm hearts,, 

 with a small spread of outer leaves. The plant is remarkably dwarf and 

 exactly the size for table. 



TOMATOS. 



A few varieties only of Tomatos were received for trial, and all of 

 them will be tried in 1902 for comparison with other new and old 

 varieties. 



