CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1910. 
GARLIC. (See page 20.) 
GOURD, PUMPKIN, or SQUASH. 
DANDELION. 
CULTURE — Useful as a salad when blanched. Seed to be sown in 
Spring; the roots to be lifted and stored in November, and force as 
required, somewhat in the same manner as Sea Kale. 
Improved large thiek-leaved, 6d. and Is. per packet. 
EGG PLANT. 
Handsome fruit-bearing annuals, fine for table decoration. Sow m heat 
in March, pot off in rich soil ; the chief thing is to keep them thoroughly Jret 
from insects. Grow on in same way as Capsicums. 
The Purple is the best for cooking, and the other varieties make a nice 
rontrast in garnishing and salads. 2 to 3 ft. 
Cardinal — New medium-sized oval shaped fruits, of a bright scarlet 
colour ; ripens much earlier than other sorts ; highly decorative. 
Per packet, 3d. and 6d. 
Black Pekin. I White. I Mixed. 
Scarlet. | New York Purple. | 
Each, per packet, 3d. 
ENDIVE. 
CULTURE . — For Autumn use sow end of April or during May, on 
prepared soil, in drills a foot apart, and thin out to 6 inches from plant to 
plant ; water in dry weather. If a Winter and early Spring supply is needed, 
sow in July ana August, and transplant to frames, or a sheltered position, 
secure from frost. 
Per oz. — s. d 
Cannells’ Green Curled— The one mostly cultivated for 
general crop ; very crisp and hardy 0 6 
Cannells’ Moss Curled— Beautifully curled, like Moss ... 0 8 
Green Batavian — Large and fine ..0 8 
Improved Round-leaved Batavian— Very compact; forms a 
nice heart, blanches easily 0 8 
White Curled — Very tender when young 0 9 
CULTURE . — Same as Vegetable Marrow. Some of the ornamental 
varieties can be trained over arches, &c., in the garden. 
Per pkt. — s. d. 
Fordhook Squash— Freely fruiting, pale yellow 0 6 
Hubbard Squash— Iron olive-green, useful 0 6 
Mammoth Whale Squash— Olive green, shaded grey 0 6 
Cueumis Erinaeeus (Hedgehog Gourd)— Bristly Green 0 6 
„ Grossularia ( Gooseberry Gourd) — Green, striped grey, 
hairy 0 6 
Cucurbita Maliformis (Apple Gourd) 0 6 
Depressa Striata— Olive green, striped with silvery bands and 
marbled with grey ; can be sliced up and used in salads 0 6 
Lagenaria ( Clava Herculis ) (Hercules Club) —Nearly 3 ft. 
long 0 6 
Lagenaria (Bottle Gourd) — Creamy white 0 6 
Mammoth White, Bush Scalloped (Patty Pan)— Of remark- 
able growth ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 6 
Turk’s Cap ( Cottage Loaf) 0 6 
Cannells’ Hundredweight, or Mammoth -The largest 
in cultivation, often attaining an incredible weight 0 6 
Ohio Squash — One of the most useful and enjoyable both for 
Autumn and Winter use. Useful for soups also ... 0 6 
Ornamental Varieties — Mixed. Many curious and pretty 
kinds ... ... ,. ... ... ... ... ... all at 0 3 
A collection of 12 varieties, 2s. 6d. 
HERBS, GARNISHING PLANTS, &C. 
3d. and 6d. per packet, except where priced by the ounce. 
CULTURE. — Sow in pans in a cold frame about first or second week in March ; afterwards transplant into prepared beds, or the seeds can 
! sown the first week in April on warm border or outdoors. 
1 Angelica — For flavouring. Leaf stalks can be blanched and eaten 
as Celery, or preserved with sugar, 
a Anise — For seasoning and garnishing. 
p Balm — Aromatic plant. May be used in salads or making Balm Tea 
or Wine. 
a Basil, Sweety Excellent for flavouring soups and salads. 
p Borage — Used for Summer drinks; excellent for bees. 
p Burnet— The young leaves have a fine flavour. 
Caraway — Seeds used in confectionery, lower leaves can be put in soups. 
Celery Seed — For soups. Peroz., 3d. 
Chervil, Curled— For salads. 
Clary ( Salvia selarea) — For seasoning and soups. 
4 Corn Salad or Lamb’s Lettuce— A hardy, useful salad. Per oz., 6d. 
4 Dili — Leaves used in pickles and sauces. 
P Fennel — For garnishing and fish sauce. 
p Horehound — For the cure of asthma; also for seasoning. 
Horseradish— See page 20. 
P Hyssop — Leaves and shoots used for pot-herbs, also medicinally, aromatic. 
« Ice Plant — Fine for garnishing. 
Indian Corn— See Maize- 
Kale— See Borecole. 
Lamb’s Lettuce— See Corn Salad. 
P Lavender — Grown for its sweet-scented flowers. Occasionally used in 
sauces. 
P Marjoram, Sweet or Knotted ) Used in soups and stuffings, alto 
p ,, Pot Or Perennial ) when dry for Winter use. 
p Rosemary — Sprigs for garnishing ; leaves for making a drink to relieve 
headache. 
Ramplon — For Salads 
p Rue — For garnishing, also useful for poultry. A medicinal herb. 
p Sage — For stuffing and sauce. 
a Savory , Summer^ jr or eeason j n g ; also useful in a dry state for Winter. 
p Sorrel — Used like Spinach, also in sauces and salads. 
Tarragon— Used for flavouring in soups. 
p Thyme — For soups and seasoning, also stuffing. 
p Wormwood — Used as a tonic when taken in tea. 
a — Annual. b — Biennial. p — Perennial. 
For Plants, see page 20. 
KOHL RABI (TURNIP-ROOTED CABBAGE.) 
It likes a good, enriched soil, and should be sown from March to 
June in drills two feet apart and thin out to one foot between plants, or can 
be carefully transplanted into rows the same distances as above. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
Early Green Vienna > Specially selected for kitchen garden 
Early Purple Vienna!’ purposes o 8 
We can also supply the large green Kohl llabi for agricultural purposes, 
38. per lb. 
LEEK. 
CULTURE. — For an early crop sow in a pot, pan, or box early in February, and place in a frame or a slightly-heated place, and when the 
plants are 3 or 4 inches high, prick out in a sheltered position or frame in rich soil. Here they are to remain until good-sized plants are formed, 
ind then transplanted to their permanent quarters. Leeks of very fine quality, and good enough for ordinary use, may be obtained from seed 
Kwn the first week in March, broadcast, on a warm border, and cover lightly with mellow soil. Transplant, when large enough, in rows 
18 inches apart, and about 8 inches in the row. Prepare trenches and earth up in the same way as Celery. Use mineral manure. 
CANNELLS’ MAMMOTH— A superior kind, very hardy, 
blanches well, and grows to a large size ; a splendid 
exhibition variety 3d. and 6d. per pkt., Is. per oz. 
Cannells’ Champion— This 
honours 
Leek has gained 
Per pkt. Per oz. 
many s. d. s. d. 
... 6d. & I 0 16 
Per pkt. Per oz. 
Cannells’ Lyon (Re-selected) — A thoroughly distinct variety, s. d. s. d. 
matures early, grows to a great size and weight without 
coarseness. The white part, when blanched, often exceeds 
16 inches in length and 9 inches in circumference 6d. & 1 0 16 
Giant Ayton Castle— A very large and fine variety 3d. & 0 6 10 
Musselburgh — Large Scotch ; finest stock — 0 9 
Other varieties can be supplied. For Plants, see page 19. 
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