SELECT GENERAL LIST OP VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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CARDOON. 
LARGE SPANISH 
Per oz. — s. d. 
. 1 0 
The ground upon which Cardoons are to be grown should be deeply trenched and liberally manured. 
Sow the seed in April, in raws 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 the soil from contact with the sides. In dry weather give plenty of water, and occasionally 
a supply of liquid manure. 
CARROT. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
EARLY FRENCH or DUTCH HORN, very sweet, early and Rest for forcing . . .10 
EARLY SCARLET SHORT HORN, fine for summer use . . . . . . .09 
INTERMEDIATE SCARLET (James’s), excellent flavour, and a good keeper . . . .08 
LONG ORANGE, large, very swcot, and fine flavoured 0 6 
LON G RED SURREY, an excellent keeper 0 8 
SCARLET ALTRINCHAM (selected stock), the Rest for general stock 0 8 
For an early crop, sow the French Horn on a slight liot-bed in January and February ; for general 
crop, sow the second week in April. Deeply trenched giornid of light sandy nature that lots been liberally 
manured the previous autumn is most suitable for Carrots. Sow the seed in drills 1 inch deep, and 
12 inches apart. 
CAULIFLOWER. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
AUTUMN GIANT, an excellent variety of compact growth .... per pkt., Is. 2 0 
DWARF ERFURT MAMMOTH, extra fine, producing large and compact Reads . . .20 
EARLY LONDON, a well-known and greatly esteemed variety 16 
ITALIAN EARLY GIANT, an excellent variety for autumn cutting 2 0 
LARGE LATE ASIATIC, the largest summer Cauliflower 16 
LENORMAND'S, an excellent variety, large compact heads .... per pkt., Is. 
SNOWBALL, dwarf and compact, fine white heads per pkt., Is. 6 d. 
STADTHOLDER, a large and excellent late variety 16 
AYALCHEREN, an excellent variety if sown in succession 2 0 
Spring sowing for a first crop should commence in February, and again in March, in a gentle heat. 
Successive sowings may be made in April, May, and June, for summer and autumn use. The last 
smiting to be made in August and September, the young plants from which to be pricked out into beds 
3 inches apart, in a situation where they can be protected during the winter, either by frames or a 
covering of Mats, under which they remain until the following March. 
CELERY. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
DEFIANCE RED ( Cole's), an excellent large variety, solid and crisp 10 
INCOMPARABLE DWARF WHITE, dwarf close habit, crisp and juicy . . . .10 
MANCHESTER GIANT RED, dwarf, solid, fine colour and of superior flavour . . .10 
NONSUCH (Ivory’s), fine solid pink 10 
SANDRINGHAM DAYARF AYHITE, very crisp, first-rate flavour . . per pkt., 6d. & Is. 
SUPERB CRYSTAL WHITE (Cole's), crisp, juicy, and fine flavoured 10 
SUPERB SOLID WHITE (Seymour’s), very solid, large size, and of excellent flavour . .10 
CELERIAC or TURNIP ROOTED per pkt., 6 d. 
For the first crop sow about the end of February in boms or pans, and place on a gentle bottom heat ; 
when the plants are strong enough they should be pricked out 4 to 6 inches apart into prepared beds of 
soft rich soil, where they will acquire sufficient strength for finally planting into trenches. Dig out 
trenches 12 to 18 inches deep, 12 inches wide, and 4 feet apart, lay the soil out of the trench on each side, 
and at the bottom place a layer of well-rotted manure, digging it well in to incorporate it with the soil ; 
select the strongest jdasits, which place in the centre of the trench, taking care not to remove the ball of 
soil attached to the roots. Earth up as the plants require it. 
Per pkt. — s. d. 
CHERVIL, CURLED or DOUBLE 0 6 
CHERVIL, BULBOUS-ROOTED ( Chmrophyllum bulbosum) 10 
Sow in March for summer me, and in July for the winter crop ; cultivation same as Parsley, which 
it resembles in growth ; it is very ornamental for garnishing, and usef ul for salads and soups. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
CHICORY, BLOOD RED MILAN, very useful for winter salads . . . .10 
Sow in June ; store the roots in October, and force as required in the same way as Sea Kale. 
