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SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS ofkehek by WILLIAM BULL, E.L.S. 
LETTUCE CABBAGE VARIETIES. 
Sow in FebYuory under ylasft^ to succeed those that have stood the winter, and when a constant supply is 
required, sow at intervals of three weeks until the end oj July. 
For winter and early svriny use, sow in 
jjerpkt. Is. 
.Auyust and September, and ayain in October in frames, to make sure of a crop for spriny. Per oz 
all the tear bound, a very hardy compact sort, white, solid, and crisp 
BUTTERCUP, golden variety, delicate flavour, compact and dwarf, “perfect gem,’ 
CONTINUITY, a firm variety, remaining a long time fit for use 
DRUMHEAD or MALTA, one of the largest and best summer Lettuces . . 
EARLY PARIS MARKET, very distinct and handsome . . . . . . per pkt. I s. 
GRAND ADMIRAL or ROYAL 
HAMMERSMITH HARDY GREEN, the best for standing the winter 
NEAPOLITAN, very firm-hearted, tender, crisp, and early . . . . . . • • • 
NEW YORK,' unusual for size and solidity of head, which blanches itself naturally, is crisp, 
tender, and of excellent flavour . . . . . . .... ■ ■ ]'er pkt. 6rf. 
STANSTEAD PARK, one of the hardie.st varieties in cultivation 
TOM THUMB, very sweet, .solid and compact 
VICTORIA or BED EDGED, heai-ts quickly, and stands the summer well 
WHITE DUTCH • • 
WONDERFUL, one of the largest and beat Cabbage Lettuce ; the heart is very solid and of 
a pale green colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
COS VARIETIES. 
ALEXANDRA, white Cos, very crisp, fine flavour . . 
BATH or BROWN, black-seeded, resembling the preceding, except in the colour of the seed . . 
HICK’S HARDY WHITE, fine for .spring or .•lutuinn sowing, stands a long time . . 
KINGSHOLM 
LONDON SUPERB WHITE, large, crisp, and sweet 
NONSUCH (/reri^’s), a moist valuable variety for summer use 
PARIS GREEN 
PARIS WHITE, large, compact, and crisp, excellent for summer 
MELONS. 
In yrowiny Melons the yencral treatment is very similar to that recommended for Ouettmbers. A 
constant and reyular temperature of from 70° to 76° should be maintained, and yreat attention paid to 
stoppiny, traininy, and thinniny, and every care taken to yuard ayainst lied Spider and Thrip, to 
which Melons are liable. Per pkt. — s. d. 
A 1, SUTTON’S, scarlet fle.sh, awarded F.C.C., R.H.S 10 
BEAUTY OF STON. — F.C.C., R.H.S. A medium-sized fruit of excellent flavour, 
with scarlet and green flesh, bright golden netted skin 
BEAUTY OF WORDSLEY.— Green flesh, fruit medium, oval shaped, finely netted; 
delicious flavour 
BEST OF ALL.-White flesh . 
MELON— BISHOP’S FAVOURITE. 
BISHOP’S FAVOURITE.— This 
magnificent Melon is the result 
of a cross between “Loiigleat 
Perfection ’’ and ‘ ‘ Golden Perfec- 
tion.” It is very handsome in 
appearance, being beautifully 
netted, with a magnificent golden 
yellow skin ; white flesh of great 
depth, remarkably tender, with a 
most luscious flavour, the fruit 
reaching 6 and 7 lbs. in weight. 
Award of Merit, R.H. Soo. 
BLENHEIM ORANGE, scarlet 
flesh, delicate and delicious flavour 
COX'S GOLDEN GEM, green flesh 
DUCHESS OF YORK, thick white 
flesh . . . . . . . , 
DIAMOND .JUBILEE, greenish 
white, excellent flavour. . 
EARL’S FAVOURITE, green flesh 
EASTNOR CASTLE, green fle.sh 
EUREKA, scarlet fle.sh .. 
FROGMORE SCARLET.. 
GOLDEN PERFECTION, green 
flesh 
HERO OF ISLEWORTH, green 
fle.sh, delicious flavour .. 
HERO OF LOCKINGE, white 
flesh, deliciously melting, and of 
exquisite flavour . . 
HIGH CROSS HYBRID, green 
flesh, a large oval netted fruit.. 
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