68 CARTER AND CO.’S GARDENER’S VADE-MECUM FOR 18G2. 
NEW VARIETIES OF VEGETABLE SEEDS ( continued ). 
SUTTON’S STUDENT PARSNIP. 
This was originated by Professor Buckinan, of the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, from the Wild Parsnip of Britain. 
Professor Buckinan has, amongst his numerous experiments in the Botanic Gardens of the College, for many years car- 
ried on a system of “ selection,” bv which means he has produced several culinary plants much superior in flavour to the 
varieties in general cultivation. The Student Parsnip is one of these, and will be found a great acquisition to the public 
when it is brought into general use. Price, per packet, 1». 
IVERY’S NONSUCH CELERY. 
" Celery grown at Chiswick in 1859.— A collection of fifteen samples of Celery was cultivated for comparative trial at the 
garden in 1859 ; and various notes and memoranda concerning the peculiarities of the varieties, as well as their quality, were 
made ; but the unusually severe and early autumnal frost injured the plants so much, that, these memoranda could not be 
satisfactorily completed. It has accordingly been thought desirable to submit n more complete collection to a fuller exami- 
nation during the present season. It may, however, be stated that, so far as the examination was carried, it was found that 
the variety sent as Ivery’s Ne Plus Ultra, by which name it appears that Ivery’s Nonsuch was intended, and another called 
Hood’s Dwarf Red, were the two best of the red kinds, both these being of very excellent quality ; anil that a dwarf variety, 
sent under tbe names of Superb Dwarf White and Incomparable Dwarf \t bite, was the best of the white kinds. This latter 
closely resembles the Ccleri Court Hfitif of the French.” — Horticultural Society's Proceedings. Per ounce, 1«. 
HOOD’S IMPERIAL DWARF RED CELERY. 
A stout-growing, very compact, loliil and hardy variety, of superior flavour and distinct habit. Recommended by the 
Horticultural Society as one of the best varieties In cultivation. Per ounce, la. 
STRATHMORE HERO PEA. 
This new wrinkled Pea was raised In tho Vale of Strathmore in 1858, and has since been selected every season with great 
care. It grows 4 to 5 feet in height; yields an abundant crop, as may be inferred when it is stated that it produced at the rate 
of fifty-two bushels per acre this last season. Pods large and well filled i flavour excellent; and is well suited for general 
and late crops : for tho latter especially It is Invaluable, Icing little liable to injury /horn mildew. Price, per quart, Is. (id. 
TOMATO DB LATE. 
A new variety, spoken of by Dr. Lindley in tho ‘ Gardeners’ Chronicle ’ of November 24th, 180(1, as follows 
11 A new ui'Right Tomato, which requires no support* This plant ia said to be entirely different from the kinds pre- 
viously known. Its stein is 2 feet high or more, quite upright, and so remarkably strong and stiff as to be strictly self- 
’ supporting — n highly commendable quality. It branches less than the common red Tomato, is less leafy, and does not want 
so much pinching. The leaves are rather curled, much puckered, very firm, and closely placed on the sturdy branches. 
Their colour is a remarkably deep sinning green. It does not bear so freely as tbe common Tomato; but its fruit, which is 
of the same colour, is larger and more regularly formed. In earliness it is intermediate between the Early Red ( rouge 
halite) and tbe Great Red ( rouge grosse). It was raised from seed by Grenier, the gardener of M. i>e Fleurieux, at a place 
called the Chateau de Layc, wherefore it is to be called the Tomate do Laye." 
Vc have grown the above and can specially recommend it. Per packet, 6d. 
KEMP’S INCOMPARABLE CABBAGE. 
Very dwarf, early, and compact ; delicate flavour. Price per packet, 1*. 
BALDRY’S SCARLET DEFIANCE RHUBARB. 
Tbe best sort In cultivation, either for market-gardeners, private growers, or forcing. It was awarded a First Prize, May 
2nd, 1800, by the Pomological Society of London, when eighteen varieties were exhibited ; a portion of each kind was ex- 
amined, baked, and also a portion exu’mined green. The Society report that it is unquestionably a First-class variety, very 
stout in habit, medium in length ; pulp very deliquescent, high-coloured, and richly subacid. Excellent for market as well as 
private growers. Price, per root, Is. Off. 
NEW FEATHER-STEM SAVOY. 
A true Hybrid, possessing the growth and habit of Brussels Sprouts ; a delicate and delicious vegetable, requiring the same 
treatment as Brussels Sprouts Is. per packet. 
