NEW CROSS BRED WHEAT 
CARTERS’ PEARL. 
(SELECTION E.) 
Colour and Quality of Grain 
... Pale transparent amber white. 
Length of Straw (with Ear) 
... 60 inches. 
Length of Ear 
6 inches. 
Colour of Chaff 
... Pale stone white. 
Average Period of Ripening on Clay Loam Soil First Week in August 
Parents Chidham White and Golden Grain Amber Wheats. 
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS. 
Very productive, habit erect, the grain possessing the peculiar round form of the male 
parent ; in appearance somewhat resembling the “ pearl barley ” of domestic use. 
Very distinct ; Ear close-set, even in form, and slightly bearded. Straw long and 
stout, of a rich creamy yellow colour and of splendid quality for plaiting. A very robust 
Wheat. 
Two Ears of this Selection contained respectively 62 and 55 grains. 
This Selection was estimated to produce 48 bushels per acre upon poor burning soil 
at our Seed Farms in 1887. 
PRACTICALLY FREE PROM RUST, 1890. 
J. Richardson, Esq., Selby, writes ; “ Carters’ New Cross Bred Wheat, ‘ Pearl,’ is very fine in quality. I 
estimate getting 40 bushels per acre. The straw is short but firm, and grand quality.” 
Price 21/- per Bushel of 63 lbs. 
Offered so long as stock lasts. All orders executed in strict rotation. 
