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THE PHCENIX KALE. 
A WINTER NECESSITY FOR GARDENERS. 
We last year made arrangements with the 
growers (Messrs. Clark Brothers & Co., 
of Carlisle) to introduce this new Kale to public 
notice. It was described by them as follows : 
“ About fifteen years ago we received seed 
of this Kale under the name of Siberian (but 
upon trial we found it to bear no affinity to 
that variety), with a high recommendation of 
its delicate flavour, and a request to try it. 
“During the extraordinary Winter of 
1879-80, when all vegetables were universally 
destroyed by the severity of the frost, which 
registered several degrees below zero, we 
observed that this Kale was the only green 
plant that remained, and as soon as the 
weather moderated we had an excellent crop 
of delicious sprouts. 
“ During the Winter of 1885-6 we observe 
that the same success has attended our Kale, 
not a plant being injured, whilst nearly all the 
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Curled Greens, etc. , 
were destroyed. During the early Spring 
months we had a large supply of sweet sprouts. 
“The value of this Winter vegetable must 
be at once evident, our climate being so 
fickle ; and to have a Kale of superior quality, 
fit to be served upon a first-class table, no 
matter what the weather may be, demonstrates 
its great value, both for private establishments 
and for market gardeners.” 
Cultivation. — Sow in beds in March 
and April, and when strong enough plant out 
in squares similar to the Savoy crop. 
Time to Use. — In Spring as soon as the 
young sprouts shoot up, which they do in 
bunches from the stem. 
In sealed packets, price is. 6d. per packet. 
We are again appointed Sole Wholesale 
Agents for this Novelty. 
CARTERS’ WELSH KALE, very distinct and superior, 
the leaves exquisitely fringed and curled to a degree hitherto 
unknown in this useful Winter Vegetable. The general appearance 
of the plant is most striking and pleasing. The delicious flavour, 
rich glaucous green colour, and delicate fringing of the leaves, 
place this novelty in the front rank. 
“Carters’ Welsh Kale is delicious, and it looks so well when cooked." 
—Mr. G. BURTON, Essex. 
“ It is beautifully curled and good in colour." — THE GARDEN. 
“ Carters’ Welsh Kale is a great improvement upon other kinds for flavour, 
in addition to which it is exquisitely curled." — Mr. E. WILSON, Head 
Gardener to The Most Noble The Marquis of HARTINGTON. 
In sealed packets, price is. 6d. per packet 
CARTERS’ PYRAMID BROCCOLI is the result of 
some years’ careful selection at our trial grounds, which has fixed the type in its 
present perfect form. The habit of the plant is pyramidal, with myriads of 
bunches or sprouts much larger than are to be found in any variety already in 
commerce, and borne in such profusion as to suggest one large head of Broccoli 
when seen from a little distance. It will stand a severe Winter unharmed, and 
is of the most delicious flavour when cooked. It has been seen by several well- 
known cultivators, who have pronounced it to be perfection. 
Carters’ New Pyramid Broccoli.— “ With the advent of this unique-looking 
broccoli, it will be possible to present a bouquet of delicious sprouts of Brassica 
Oleracea var. Botrytis cymosa to a gentleman, and one of fragrant flowers to his 
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lady, as a fitting gift to each.' 
R. D., in “Gardening World," March sxst, 1885. 
"Carters’ Pyramid Broccoli is a perfect type of this useful Winter vegetable.’ 
y Mr. E. WILSON, Head Gardener to 
The Most Noble The Marquis of HARTINGTON. 
In sealed packets, price is. 6d. and 2 s. 6d. per packet 
