Caniiell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 
LIST OF NEW 
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YEGETABLKS, 
AND IMPROVED 
&c., FOR 
1896. 
Bean, Dwarf French, Williams’ Earliest of All— The earliest French Bean in 
cultivation, and can he forced for Christmas; a splendid variety for pot-culture, as well as for outdoor 
work; strong, vigorous grower, with a good constitntion ; pods are long, broad, and deshy ; very tender 
when cooked, and of excellent flavour; recommended for very early forcing or for general crop. 
18 to 24 in. high. Scaled ^-pint pkt., l.v. Gd. 
Bean, July-Runnep — One of the earliest yet in existence, bearing about two or three 
weeks earlier than any other variety ; very productive. As this sort does not grow very tall, any amateur 
can grow it even on a little space of his garden, using only twigs instead of stakes. Per pkt., l.s. 
Borecole, Cannells Excelsior (Scotch Kale) — Although not so important as most 
vegetables, nevertheless, after the zero weather we experienced in February, 1895, this was found 
where Cabbage, Savoys, and Brussels Sprouts were killed and rotten, beautiful and green, and equally 
as valuable as Green Peas in June. It is remarkably dwarf and beautifully curled like the best 
Parsley, and forming quite an attractive object ; should be in every kitchen garden, and will be found 
much dwarfer and better than the older kind. Per pkt., l.s. 
Broccoli, Flower of Spring* — An excellent early Spring variety, forming compact 
white heads, coming into use about the same time as Adam’s Early, but a decided improvement on that 
well-known and popular kiud. Per pkt.. Is. 
Broccoli, Midsummer — By repeated trials this has proved to be the latest yet introduced, 
producing from the end of June until the third week in July a succession, large, close, and compact 
heads of the best possible white colour, of sturdy growth, and well protected by abundance of close 
folding leaves. A great acquisition, coming in just before the early Cauliflower. In sealed pkt., 2s. Gd. 
( Carrot, Holborn Forcing* — The first long forcing variety. A handsome long Carrot, with the same depth of colour and firmness of 
T texture in its earliest stages as other kinds possess in their later growths. Per pkt.. Is. Gd. 
I Cucumber, Forcing Ideal — After three years’ trial and observation this has proved to be of rapid and strong growth, and yielding a 
^ wondcrfnl profusion of fruit; it is of beautiful shape and of a rich green colour, especially adapted for forcing, and of fine flavour; well adapted for 
I pickling, and its firmness and durability render it fit for being sent long distance.s. Per pkt., l.s. and Is. Gd. 
I Lettuce, Asparagus Lettuce— a distinct variety of Continental origin ; it presents a novel appearance in growth ; of the Cos type, and the 
midrib is prepared and served up in the same manner as Asparagus. Per pkt., Gd. 
i Melon, Bishop’s Favourite — The following is the raiser’s description: — “This Melon is very handsome in appearance, being beautifully 
I netted, with a magnificent golden yellow skin ; it has a white flesh of great depth, remarkably tender, with a most luscious flavour, the fruit reaching (1 
and 7 lbs. in weight. I have grown it over fonr years, and find its constitntion most vigorous and robust. I feel confident it will become one of the 
standard varieties.” 
THE GARDEN, in announcing the Award of Merit to the above excellent Melon, says : — 
“ Mri.on, Bishop’s Favourite — A white-fleshed fruit, above medium size, with a good depth of flesh, very sweet and well flavoured.” 
Y'er pkt., l.s. Gd. 
' Melon, Beauty of Masham — a valuable addition to its class, and bids fair to prove one of the best exhibition kinds ; free setting qualities 
an*d of strong growth, where heavy crops and fine quality are required it will prove most essential; scarlet flesh of great depth, delicious flavour; fine 
size and form ; beautifnlly netted. Per pkt.. Is. 
Melon, Ne’W Japanese Open Ground — it ripens very early, and has a delicious fragrance, the skin alabaster white, and becomes ycllow 
when ripe; the flesh is soft and melting and of fine flavour; can be planted out early in June, and fully-developed and ripe fruit may be gathered in 
September. Per pkt. , 1 s. 
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