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SELECT GENERAL LIST OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
CABBAOE — Continued. 
Per oz. — s. (1. 
-BED DUTCH (for pickling), select stock 0 8 
RELIANCE (Cattell’s), one of the earliest and beet , . . . . . , , 0 fi 
ROSETTE COLEWORT, an excellent variety, producing small dark green heads, which turn 
in quickly. Sow frqm beginning of June to September, and plant out one foot apart. . 0 8 
SUGAR LOAF, a good old variety ...... 08 
THOUSAND-HEADED . . ' 0 f> 
IMPERIAL (Wheeler’s), an early and most excellent variety 0 0 
Cabbages to be gro>vn well require a rich, deep, and heavily manured soil. For spring use sow 
about the middle of July, and again early in August; when the plants are strong enough, plant out 
into rows 18 inches apart and 13 inches from plant to plant. For summer and autumn use, sow in 
February and March, and at intervals during spring, according to the required supply. 
CAPSICUM. 
CAYENNE, true, very small red 
CHERRY 
CHILI, small red .... 
LONG RED 
LONG YELLOW .... 
SQUASH or TOMATO-SHAPED, red 
SQUASH or TOM ATO-SHAPED, yellow 
SWEET SPANISH or SQUARE, true 
THE MONSTER, large and ornamental 
Per pkt. — s. d. 
. 0 6 
. 0 6 
. 0 6 
. 0 3 
. 0 3 
. 0 6 
. 0 6 
. 0 G 
. 0 G 
Sow in heat early in March, and when the plants are an inch high prick out two or throe into 
each pot, to be gradually hardened off in a cool greenhouse or frame ; they may be either potted 
singly into 6-iuch pots, or planted out on a warm sheltei-ed border composed of rich soil. In a 
greenhouse amongst other plants, their brilliant coloured fruits and green foliage present a gay 
appearance. 
CARDOON. 
Per oz. — .!. d. 
LARGE SPANISH g 
SMOOTH LARGE SOLID 1 q 
The heart or mid-rib of this plant is the only part used. The ground upon which Cardoons are to 
be grown should be deeply trenched and liberally manured. Sow the seed in April, in rows 4 feet 
apart, and when up thin out singly 12 to 18 inches apart. Before earthing up as for Celery, which 
should be done on a dry day, tie up, and surround each plant with straw to keep tho soil from 
contact with the sides. In dry weather give plenty of water, and occasionally a supply of liquid 
manure. 
CARROT. 
Per oz. — a. d. 
EARLY FRENCH or DUTCH HORN (clean seed), very sweet, early, and the best for forcing 0 8 
EARLY SCARLET SHORT HORN, line for summer use . . . . . . .06 
INTERMEDIATE SCARLET (James’s) or SHORT ORANGE, the best variety for shallow 
soils, of excellent flavour, and a good keeper . . . . . , . . .04 
ORANGE BELGIAN, large, very sweet, and fine flavoured 0 3 
LONG RED SURREY or STUDLEY, an excellent keeper . . . , . . .0 4 
SCARLET ALTRTNGHAM (selected stock), the best for general crop, cheaper by the pound 0 4 
For an early crop, sow the Fveitch IJovn on a slight hot-bed in January and February ; for general 
crop, sow the second week in April. Deeply trenched ground of a light sandy nature, that has been 
liberally manured the previous autumn, is most suitable for Carrots. Sow the seed in drills 1 inch 
deep, and 12 inches apart. Thin out early to 8 or 9 inches, and keep the sui'faco of the soil open 
by frequent liso of the hoe. 
