CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. 
CAPSICUM AND CHILI. 
USE • — The pods are used for pickling, and when ripe, ground to make 
Cayenne pepper, and also as ornamental pot plants in greenhouse. 
CULTURE . — Sow in the end of March or the beginning of April 
in pans, and place in a hot- bed. When the plants are in seed leaf, thin 
to 4 inches apart ; those drawn out may again he transplanted into pots or 
pans. Continue them in the hot-bed, and give air freely. In May harden 
Item off by gradually exposing to the open air. Early in June transplant, 
(there they are to remain, in a sheltered position, under a south wall. 
Child’s Celestial Pepper — Creamy-yellow, changing to an intense vivid 
scarlet. Sharp flavour, and superior for any of the uses to which a 
pepper can be put. Per pkt., 6d. 
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Golden Queen— A very ornamental variety I 
Large Bell, or Bull’s Nose — Large, early; mild flavour;! 
colour glossy red v 
Mixed Varieties 
Pepper, Elephant’s Trunk ( capsicum annuum probos- I 
cideutn ) — Long glossy scarlet fruits 
All at 
3d. & 6d. 
per packet. 
Other varieties can be supplied. 
CULTURE.- 
Large Spanish, cultivated 
CARDOON. 
Sow in April, and grow in trenches in the same way as Celery, allowing a little more room in between the plants, 
for the mid-rib of the leaves, blanched like Celery ; used for soups, stewing, and salads 
per oz. lOd, 
COUVE TRONCHUDA, or PORTUGAL CABBAGE. 
BRAGANZA MARROW, SEA-KALE CABBAGE. 
Should be sown in a little heat during February or March, grown on in a frame, gradually hardened off, and transplanted in May into rows of 
2 feet apai t, or can be sown in July, keeping the plants in a frame daring the winter, and plant out in May, it will then be ready for use in summer ; 
it appi eciates a good rich soil. Ihe heart can be used in the same way as the cabbage, and the thick fleshy mid-ribs of the largest leaves can be cooked 
like Sea-Kale, for which it is a very good substitute, and makes an excellent dish. Per pkt., 3d. and 6d. ; per oz., lOd. 
CAULIFLOWER. 
CULTURE. Sow end of January or early in February in a frame on a slight heat or in a house, so that the plants may be forwarded and hardened 
off by April when a sowing may be made outdoors. From this sowing heads will be produced in July and August. To stand the Winter, seeds should be 
sown about the third week in August. Cannells /' irst- to- Cilt , Early London , and Early DwarJ Erfurt are reliable sorts. Select a sunny, well-drained spot 
for the seed bed, well work, and if at all heavy add a good dressing of fine sandy soil or old potting compost, after which the seed may be sown thinly and 
broadcast, and covered with fine soil. When the seedlings appear, apply an occasional dusting of soot and lime as a preventive against slugs. The strongest 
plants, when ready, should be dibbled out rather thickly in hand-lights and cold frames, and the remainder left in the seed bed where they will frequently 
lurvive an ordinary Winter. Finally, plant out in Spring. 
Per pkt. Per oz. 
Late Metropole — Ilf robust habit, enormous size, and s. d. s. d. 
at the same time of excellent shape and great tenderness 
and delicate flavour. The Metropole requires a strong 
soil, and on ace .unt of the weight of the heads it is 
often necessary to earth up the plants 10 — 
Early London — Compact; very early 0 8 14 
Early Snowball — Dwarf habit, with heads of medium 
size, very compact, and of good flavour 16 — 
Early Dwarf Erfurt — The best of tho earliest sorts. By 
occasional sowing a supply can be kept up until Christmas 
6d. & 1 0 1 9 
Waleheren — Good for general crop 4d. & 0 8 14 
For Plants, see page 19. 
Per pkt. Per oz. 
Cannells’ First - to - cut — it still maintains its s. d. s. d. 
character as being the earliest of all; dwarf, medium- 
sized heads, colour good and of a delicious flavour ; a 
gem ... In sealed packets, Is. & 1 6 — 
Cannells’ Early Dwarf Mammoth — Fine as a 
forcing variety, or for the early crop outdoor ; close, 
solid, and pure white heads ' 6d. & 1 0 1 !) 
Eclipse — A favourite in every garden where it has been 
cultivated. Can be had from August to Christmas 6d. & 1 0 19 
Cannells’ Autumn Giant — Distinct. The heads are 
beautifully white, firm, and compact, and remain longer 
fit for use than any other kind fid . & 1 0 1 6 
CELERY. 
CULTURE . — In February sow in heat ; March and April in open border. Plant in April, May, and July, from 2 feet 9 inches to 3 feet 
bstween the trenches. A coating of mineral manure to the bottom of the trenches with rotten dung from an old hot-bed, and well water in dry weather. 
However large Celery may be, it is of little value if disfigured by the ravages of garden pests. It is of the utmost importance that soot, burnt ashes, 
f cven ,lne 60 >' is banked closely round the stems, too much soot can hardly be used, both to keep away the celery-fly that works its way in and 
deposits its eggs between the two skins of the leaves, and also to keep slags from injuring it. 
RED VARIETIES. | WHITE VARIETIES, 
tynsford Red — A grand acquisition for exhibition and 
table nse. Continues quite constant; good strong habit, 
the stalks are large, thick, and of excellent nutty flavour 6d. 
Early Rose — The stems solid and crisp, and of a fine walnut 
flavour. An early variety, but the heads remain a long 
time fit for nse ; white heart, and stems delicately shaded 
with pale rose or flesh colour . ... 6d. 
Selected Standard Bearer — A splendid red variety, of 
sturdy compact habit, robust growth, and medium height. 
It grows to a heavy weight, is of superior quality, crisp, 
juicy, and of a fine nutty flavour 6d. 
Leicester Red — Exceedingly crisp ; fine flavour 
Sulham Prize Pink — One of the best pink varieties, close 
habit, large heart, solid, crisp, fine walnut flavour ... 
Per pkt. 
s. d. 
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& 1 0 
0 6 
Per pkt. — s. d. 
Cannells’ Heartwell White — Unequalled for crispness 
and sweet natty flavour; uwart habit of growth, and very 
solid heads fid. & 1 0 
Sandring-ham White— A splendid variety; large, but not 
coarse ; solid, crisp, and jnicy 0 6 
Invincible White— A vigorous growing sort, very crisp, 
solid, and well-flavoured It cun be grown for exhibition 
to an enormous size without running to seed 6d. & I 0 
Celeriae, or Turnip-rooted Celery— Chiefly used in 
soaps 3d. & 0 6 
Celery Seed — For flavouring soaps 
Other varieties can be supplied. 
For Plants, see page 19. 
per oz. 
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