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COS LETTUCE. 
The Cultivation of the Lettuce. Sow in pans on a gentle heat in February, and prick out into a well-manured and warm border. Sow 
again during March in a protected situation for early use, and in succession to the end of August for the general and late crops. Water 
liberally in dry and warm weather. 
Pei 
ounce. 
s. d. 
** We were awarded the Bronze Knightian Medal of the Royal Horticultural Society for a magnificent 
collection of distinct varieties of Lettuce grown in our Trial Grounds and exhibited by us.” 
GARTERS* GIANT WHITE COS* — This has long been admitted to be the largest, most delicious, and 
best Summer Cos Lettuce in cultivation; indispensable in every garden. No tying required ; heads very solid and 
crisp-eating ; slow to seed. We commend it to every one who desires to have the finest type of Cos Lettuce 
Awarded FIRST PRI 7 E, Tibshelf, 1887. 
FIRST PRIZE, Claycross, 1887. 
FIRST PRIZE, Louth, 1885. 
FIRST PRIZE, Alford, 1885. 
FIRST PRIZE, Holbeach, 1886. 
FIRST PRIZE, Teddington. 
FIRST PRIZE, Woburn. 
FIRST PRIZE, Norton. 
FIRST PRIZE, Yarmouth, 
FIRST PRIZE, Pembroke. 
FIRST PRIZE, Loughborough. 
“ I believe Carters' Giant White Ccs lettuce to be 
the best in cultivation.”— Mr. J. DA KIN, Derbys, 
“ I have taken First Prize three years in succes- 
sion with Carters’ Giant White Cos Lettuce. 1 gave 
young plants to four friends, all of whom got prizes 
at Local Shows.” — Rev. A. CLARKE, Yorks. 
“Carters’ Giant White Cos Lettuce was the 
finest variety that came to our market last season.” — 
Mr. J. WALPOLE, Nortolk. 
“ I obtained First Prize with Carters’ Giant White 
Lettuce. Some of them weighed 5 Its. each.” 
T. MILLS, Esq., Loughboro’. 
DUNNETT’S GIANT WINTER COS. — Very hardy and crisp 
CARTERS’ GIANT BATH COS. — Most useful for early consumption 
KINGS HOLM COS. — Pans Cos type, withstands Summer heat for a long time 
SUGARLOAF COS.— Very distinct and desirable: remarkably hardy, self-hearting ... 
BUNNEY’S INCOMPARABLE GREEN COS — An early Winter variety ... 
LONDON WHITE COS.— An excellent Lettuce for general purposes 
HARDY’S NORTHERN KING COS Stands the hardest Winter 
HICKS’ HARDY WINTER WHITE COS. — A popular London market variety 
The following varieties can also be supplied by the ounce : — 
2 6 10 0 
s. d. 
s. d. 
s. d. 
s. d. 
s. d. 
IMPERIAL BATH COS ... 1 fi 
MONSTER WHITE COS 1 0 
IVERY’S NONSUCH COS 1 6 
SUPERB WHITE COS ... 2 0 
PARIS GREEN COS 1 0 
BERKSHIRE BROWN COS... 1 0 
EGYPTIAN GREEN COS 1 0 
FLORENCE COS ... 1 0 
WHITE-SEEDED BATH COS 1 0 
FINE MIXED COS 1 0 
BLACK-SEEDED BATH COS 1 0 
MOORPARK COS ... 2 0 
PARIS WHITE COS ... 1 6 
MONSTER BROWN COS ... 1 6 
CABBAGE LETTUCE. 
CARTERS’ LONGSTANDER.-a distinct and valuable novelty. From its peculiar habit of growth, as shown in the 
Illustration, it is less liable to decay and damage than other Cabbage varieties. The colour of the leaf is pale lemon green ; it is 
prettily fringed, and of most delicious flavour. We exhibited perfect specimens a few seasons back at the Royal Horticultural 
Per 
packet. 
s. d. 
Society’s monthly meeting in August, grown from seeds sown on April 5th. 
standing Lettuce in commerce 
“Carters’ Longstander Lettuce has turned out 
splendid. I have been cutting a large number of 
very fine Lettuces while other varieties have run away 
owing to the dry weather." 
Mr. T. RATLEY, Sussex. 
“ Carters’ Longstander is a valuable Lettuce. I 
have found it most useful this autumn (1886).” 
Mr. BUCKLE, late Gardener to 
Tfie Right Hon. Lord WALSINGHAM. 
“Carters’ Longstander Lettuce is the best I have 
ever had. I have cut them weighing 2% lbs.” — 
S. BERRY, Esq., Wisbeach. 
“ Carters’ Longstander is a handsome and delicious- 
flavoured Lettuce, being in use all the Summer, notwith- 
standing the very dry season.” — Mr. G. BRIGHTON, 
Head Gardener to The Right Hon. The Earl of 
MOUNT-EDGCUMBE. 
“ Carters’ Longstander Lettuce was a gieat help to 
me during the past dry season, it remained gooJ quite 
six weeks ; without doubt the best Sumrrnr Lettuce in 
cultivation."- Mr. J. F 1 TT, Head Gardener to 
The Right Hon. The Earl of ESSEX. 
CARTERS 
LONGSTANDER CABBAGE LETTUCE 
Awarded FIRST PRIZE, Holt, 1887. 
This alone stamps it as possibly the longest- 
In sealed packets, 2s. 6d. & 
“ I have grown Carters’ Longstander Lettuce this 
two years, and it is the largest variety 1 have ever seen. 
It stands a long time." 
Mr. W. EWART, Head Gardener to 
The Right Hon. The Earl of W ESTM OREL AND. 
“ Carters' Longstander Lettuce has again confirmed 
its name during the past dry Summer with us. I shall 
f row it largely next season." — Mr. E. WILSON, 
lead Gardener to The Most Noble The Marquis 
of HART 1 NGTON. 
“ Carters’ Longstander is the best Cabbage Lettuce I 
ha> c grown. It is crisper than this class generally, stands 
the dry weather a long time, and is quite ornamental.” 
—Mr. MALCOLM, Head Gardener to The Most 
Noble The Marquis of CHOLMONDELEY. 
“ Cat ters’ Longstander Lettuce well merits its name 
it is crisp and of fine flavour, one of the best.” 
Mi. T. H. RABONfc, Head Gardener to 
The Right Hon. The Earl of SHREWSBURY. 
“Carters’ Longstander Lettuce is correctly named. 
It is the handsomest variety I have seen.” 
Mr. G. HARRIS, Head Gardener to 
His Grace The Duke of NORTHUMBERLAND. 
ALL THE YEAR ROUND.— Hardy, crisp, and compact, with small close heads. If 
sown at intervals, it will provide Lettuces all the year round ... Per ounce, Is. 6d. 
WHITE NONPAREIL. — A peculiar, distinct variety, exquisitely-scolloped. In sealed packets 
EARLY PARIS MARKET — Very handsome and distinct In sealed packets 
AMERICAN GREEN-FRINGED .— Of a very delicate and peculiar shade of green, inner 
parts of the leaves being white— the edges are prettily fringed ... 
THE HANSON. — Beautifully curled and crisp-eating ; large and solid heart ... 6d. & 
1 0 
PERPIGNAN. — Of great merit, close and compact, crisp and tender 
AMERICAN GATHERING. — In form between Cos and Cabbage ... 
IMPROVED DRUMHEAD We offer a fine stock 
HARDY HAMMERSMITH.— Compact-growing and hardy 
VICTORIA. — A large and useful Summer Cabbage Lettuce 
TOM THUMB. — A miniature variety, with fine white solid heart 
The following varieties can also be supplied by the ounce or packet where noted : — 
l. 3. S. d. S. d. I 
s. d. 
MALTA OR DRUMHEAD 0 9 
SILESIAN BROWN ... 0 9 
ASIATIC ... 0 9 
BROWN DUTCH 0 9 
GRAND ADMIRAL 
COMMODORE NUTT 
1 0 
2 0 
NEAPOLITAN 
STANSTEAD PARK 
5. d. I 
0 10 1 WHITE DUTCH 0 9 
1 0 1 TENNIS BALL 1 U 
6d, & 
6d. & 
Per oz., Is. 
i» 9<L 
„ 9d. 
it Is. 6d. 
WHITE SUMMER 
FINE MIXED CABBAGE 0 9 
s. d. 
0 9 
