J3EKT, CA.NNEIX8’ BEST OF ALL. 
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BEET. 
CULTURE. — Sow the end of April on ground that has been deeply 
dug and well manured the previons year. At the time of sowing the ground 
shonld be again deeply dug, and the seeds sown in rows a foot apart. It 
may be sown in drills drawn by a hoe, or by dibbling a few seeds in holes 
an inch deep and a foot apart in the rows ; thin out, when the plants 
are about 2 inches high, to a foot apart where in drills, and where dibbled 
in holes draw out all except one. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
Dark-leaved Glolie — Has not only a dark leaf like the best 
decorative strains, but is equal in the colour of the flesh to any 
fine selection of the Dell’s type per pkt.. Is. 1 6 
Cannells’ Best of All — Medium-sized root of a beautiful 
rich deep blood colour, fine shape, and clean growing. Its 
handsome leaves render it a very effective variety for the flower 
garden and exhibition table per pkt. , 3d. and fid. 1 0 
Cannells’ Rotunda — Turnip shaped, flesh dark crimson colour, 
useful for Summer salads 0 8 
Dell’s Crimson — Leaves of a dark bronze colour; very ornamental 
for the flower garden 0 9 
Nutting’s Dark Red — A splendid variety for general purposes ... 0 8 
Ornamental Chilian (Dracaena Leaved)— Non-edible ; for 
decorating shrubberies, and the flower garden, 
per pkt. 3d. and fid. 1 0 
Spinach, or Perpetual Beet — Both stalks and leaves of this 
variety are used — the former should be served up as Asparagus, 
and the latter makes an excellent substitute for Spinach ... ft fi 
All other varieties can be supplied. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
CULTURE. — Sow the seed between the beginning of March and 
end of April — the earlier the better — in drills, on a well-prepared bed, 
and cover thinly with fine soil. When the plants are 2 or 3 inches high 
draw out the strongest and transplant into another bed, fi inches apart. 
In May or June plant 2 feet apart in the rows and 1^ feet between the 
plants in the rows. Ground should be prepared early, so as to allow the 
soil to become firm. 
Peroz. 
s. d. 
C&nnells’ Matchless — An excellent variety, most reliable and 
useful kind, and from the seed we are sending out, saved from 
our improved stock, the one indispensable variety for keen 
competitive purposes, and also for general use and market 
garden requirements ... ... ... per pkt , 3d. and fid. 1 0 
Cambridge Champion— The sprouts are firm and of excellent 
flavour, keeps well and one of the best for the table, 
per pkt., 4d. and 8d. 1 4 
Aieburth— One of the hardiest and most productive varieties 
in cultivation ... ... ... ••• ... per pkt. , 4d. 0 8 
Scrymger’s Giant— A superior and useful variety ; compact 
sprouts of delicate flavour 0 6 
Dalkeith— Robust habit, medium height, richly flavoured sprouts ; 
a good market gardener’s variety 0 8 
Other varieties can be supplied. For plants, see page 19. 
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