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CAULIFLOWER.— FIRST EARLY VARIETIES 
GREATLY REDUCER IN SIZE. Jdmc^ Carter Co. 
Carters Forerunner Cauliflower.— The quickest cauliflower ever 
grown. Ten days earlier than others. Large white head, solid, and good 
size. Sow in inidiile of February, transplant when first leaves drop, under glass, 
plant in open ground end of April or beginning of May, and the first heads will be 
ready by the middle of June. The leaves protect the head from the summer sun. 
rrice IS. 6d. and 2S. 6d. per packet. 
'I'liE Rovai. Horticultural Society, rcporiing its trials at Wisley, says: — “Carters Early Forerunner.^ 
A very early variety of dwarf, compact habit ; sturdy, with rather small, solid, handsome, pure white heads. 
WHAT EXPERTS SAY ABOUT IT. 
“Carters Forerunner tiauliliowcr was sown on February 1 st with Snowhat! a.r\A another well-known 
early variety. I’laiited in the open the third week in April, we commenced to cut compact heads on June yth. 
None of the other varieties were nearly ready. I am much impressed with it, and can congratulate you oti it as 
distinct and valuable.”— F.dwin Heckett, Head Gardener to the Hon. Vicary Gibbs. 
“ I grew your new Cauliflower in frames along with Snowball, and grown thus it was 8 to lo days 
earlier, a closer head, atid in all respects a better form. A most valuable introduction. I had it also on early 
borders in the open,”— G. VVytiies, late Head Gardener to His Grace the Duke of Northumberland. 
“Carters horertnmer Cauliilower is a marvel. I cut fine heads on June 6th, almost like Autumn 
Giant." — Mr. W. Humphrey, The Gardens, Lo.ampits. 
Carters Early Emperor. — A superb strain for the early summer. A giant Cauliflower for outdoor 
work, coming in mirlway between Carters Forerunner anti Carters Autumn Giant, 
Price IS., IS. 6(1. , and 2S. 6d. per packet. 
Thu Rovai. Hiirticui.turai .Society's report rc.ids Carters Early Emperor. Plants dwarf, sturdy, 
with semi- protecting foliage: heads medium to large in size, firm, and of excellent shape. 
Carters Deflance Forcing_For flame or pot culture. In perfection during early summer. 
Price IS., IS. 6(1. , and 2S. 6d. per packet. 
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ifoyCteitJ Seedsmen by Appointment to His Majesty the King— High Holborn, Loudon. 
