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CHICORY OR SUCCORY. 
CULTURK. — Sow in April in rows a foot apart, thin out tf> 
6 inches in the row. In autumn store the roots in dry sand, and 
when required at intervals shouhl he placed in soil in a dark place 
and kept moist. It will give leaves in a lew days eipial to Endive 
and cook the same as Sea Kale. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
Common {Barhe dc Cajpucin) 0 6 
WltlOCBf (Brussels Chicory) — Ona of the best winter salads grown ... 0 6 
CORN SALAD OR LAMB’S 
LETTUCE. 
Very useful during winter and spring for Salads, and especially 
when outdoor Lettuces are about finished, for which it is an agree- 
able substitute and change. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
Italian — Broad-leaved ..0 6 
CRESS (Pepper Grass). 
CULTURE.— Plain and Curled Cre.ss should be sown weekly 
during the whole year, if a regular .supply is re(inired, the state of 
the weather regulating the method of sowing. As a rule, from 
November to March, a gentle hot-bed is the best. Austrnliau Cress 
sown in the open border during March and April, and in a cool and 
shady place in May, will produce crops in succession ; and if sown 
under a' north wall in September and October, withalittle protecoion, 
will afford a supply during winter and spring. Water Cress may be 
easily grown in a damp and shady plai-e, and on no .account must 
suffer from drought. Sow in March and April. 
I’erqt. Perpt. Peroz. 
3. d. 3. a. 8. d. 
Fine Cupled — Useful for garnishing and salads ..19 10 0 3 
Plain OP Common— The best for general use and 
salads .. ... 1 9 10 0 3 
American or Land - Perennial variety, similar 
in Havour to Watercre.ss ... ... — — ' 0 3 
Australian or Golden Salad— Very tender ; 
mild flavour ... ... 
Water Cress 
— 0 3 
per pkt., fid. 
EGG PLANT. 
Cardinal — Medinm-sized oval-shaped fruits, bright scarlet 
Black Pekin. White. New York Purple. 
Each, per packet, 3d. 
Per pkt. — 3. d. 
3d. and 0 fi 
Mixed. 
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 iuchss from 
plant to plant ; water in dry weather. If a winter ami early spring 
supply is needed, sow in July and Augu.st, and transplant to frames, 
or a sheltered position, secure from frost. 
Peroz. — a. d. 
Cannells’ Green Curled — The one mostly cultivated for general 
crop ; very crisp and hardy 0 f> 
Moss Curled— Reautifully curled, like Moss 0 » 
Green Batavian— Large and fine os 
Improved Round-leaved Batavian— Very compact; forms a 
nice heart, blanches easily 0 .8 
White Curled— Very tender when young 0 9 
GARLIC, see page 20. 
GOURD, PUMPKIN OR SQUASH. 
CULTURE. — Same as Vegetable Marrow Some of the orna- 
mental varieties can be trained over arches, &c. 
Per pkt.— s. d. 
Cucumis Erinaeeus (Hedgehog Goitcd)— Bristly green 0 fi 
GrOSSUlaria (Gooseberry Gourd) — Green, striped grey ... 0 6 
Depressa Striata — Olive-green, striped with silvery bands and 
marbled with grey; can be sliced up and used in salads 0 6 
Lag’Cnaria (ffercijles — Nearly 3 ft. long 0 6 
— ■ (Bottle OoMrd)— Creamy white ... 0 fi 
Turk’s Cap (Cottage Loaf) 0 6 
Cannells’ Hundredweight, or Mammoth— The largest in 
cultivation, often attaining an incredible weight 0 6 
Ornamental Mixed— Many curious and pretty kinds 0 3 
HERBS, GARNISHING PLANTS, &C. 
3d. and fid. per packet, except where mentioned. 
CULTURE. -Sow in pans in a cold frame about lirst or second week in March ; afterwards transplant into prepared beds, or the seeds can be sown 
the first week in April on warm border or outdoors. 
b Angelica — For flavouring. Leaf stalks ean be blanched and eaten as 
Celery, or presei ved with sugar. 
a Anise — For seasoning and garnishing. 
p Balm — Aromatic plant. Used in salads, making Balm Tea or Wine, 
ffl BRSH, I Excellent for flavouring soups and salads. 
/< Borage — Used for summer drinks ; excellent for bees. 
;> Burnet — The young leaves have a fine flavour. 
h Caraway —Seeds used ill coiifectiouery, lower leaves can be put in soups- 
b Chervil, Curled— For salads. 
Chives — For soups and salads. Per pkt. , fid. and Is. 
a Clary (Salvia sefarea)— For seasoning and soups. 
b Corn Salad or Lamb's Lettuce- A hardy, useful salad. Per oz., ed. 
Dandelion— Improved large thick-leaved. Per pkt., 3d. and fid. 
b Dill — Leaves used in pickles and sauces. 
p Fennel— For gamislilng and fish sauce. 
p Horehound — For the cure of asthma ; also for seasoning. 
Horseradish— Nee page 20. 
p Hyssop— Leaves ancl shoots used for pot-herbs, also meiliciiially, aromatic. 
a Ice Plant- -Fine for garnishing. 
Indian Corn— Sfc Maize. 
Kale— -See Borecole. 
Lamb’s Lettuce— -See Corn Salad. 
;i Lavender— Grown for its sweet-scented tlowers. Used in sauces. 
P Marjoram, Sweet or Knotted I Used in soups and stuffings, .slso 
p Pot or Perennial ^ when dry for winter use. 
p Rosemary — Sprigs for garnishing ; leaves for making a drink to relieve 
headache. 
Rampion— For salads 
p Rue— For garnishing ; also useful for poultry. A medicinal herb. 
p Sage— For stiirtlng and sauce. 
a Savory, Summer 1 , ... , 
^ Winter ( seasoning ; 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 stufliiig. 
p Wormwood — Used as a tonic when taken in tea. 
a Aiinital. b Biennial. p Perennial. 
For Plants, see page 20. 
KOHL RABI (Turn ip- rooted 
Cabbage). 
It liko.s a good, enriched soil, and should be sown from Man li to 
.Time in driU.s two feet apart and tliin out to one foot between plants, 
or can be carefully transplanteil into rows the same distances as. 
above. 
Peroz. — s. d. 
Early Green Vienna | Specially selected for kitchen garden 
Early Purple Vienna t purposes 0 8 
We can also supi>ly the large green Kohl Eabi for agriciiltiiral purposes, 
3s. per lb. 
