Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Gnide. 
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BORECOLE, or KALE. 
CURLY GREENS OR SCOTCH KALE. 
(Brassica oferacea acephala fi'iibriata.) Crocii'EK/E. 
CULTURE.— For Spring use sow about the middle of March or i 
early in April, and in August for Autumn and Winter use, broadcast over a 
well-prepared bed, and cover lightly with line soil. When the plants are 
large enough to be handled, prick out on another prepared bed, about 6 ' 
inches apart, and well water them. When strong enough, to be planted 
out in their permanent quarters about 2 feet 6 inches .apart each way. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
Cannells’ Excolsior — 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., (id. and Is. — ' 
Cannells’ Selected Asparagus — Eviry gardener ought to have j 
some of this plamed out as a catch crop, so that shouM the Winter j 
be e.vceptionally severe this Kale would then furnish him with an 
abundanee, for it is one of the first to recover from the severity ; 
of the frost, and the young giowlh has the flavour when cooked 
of Asparagus, which is appreciated so much by all. A useful I 
kind ; very delicious and hardy 0 8 j 
Buekman’s Hardy Winter— This is a valuable and distinct 
variety, very hardy and productive, and will produce a succession 
of beautiful Greens during the severest winter 0 8 
Chou de Milan — The ribs of this are like Asparagus in flavour when 
cooked 0 8 
Cannells’ Improved Cottager’s — Much in request, very hardy, 
and produces a large crop ... ... ... ... ... ..0 8 
Dwarf Green Curled— For early and general cultivation 0 G 
Phoenix Kale — Of great value to the private gardener, and more 
especially to the market gardener, who is doubiy interested in a 
secure winter crop per pkt., 3d. & (id. 1 0 
Ragged Jack — Yields a large quantity of delicate sprouts in Spring 0 8 
Tall Green Curled— A useful variety 0 6 
Variegated or Garnishing — Very useful for garnishing 
3d. & 6d. per pkt. 
Cannells’ Thousand Headed — Withstands the most severe 
weather; it is beautiful and tender when cooked after a sharp 
frost or two ... ... ... 0 4 
OWZ.KF uKeEM onni.Kii kai.k. 
k Mr. C. PuioB, The Gardens, Winsford Tower, lisaworthy, K.S.O., 
1st J/«y, 1898. 
I 1 think it right I should tell you how much your Excelsior Kale is 
' appreciated. I have grown it by the side of others, and it is much 
\ sweeter, and not liable to run to seed so quick. Wo have a splendid 
1 lot of it now. I shall grow it more in the future. 
> Messrs. Cannel! & Sons, of Swaiiley, exhibited at the Drill Hall 
very tine specimens of splendid vegetables. This firm deserves con- 
gratulations. Much astonishment was manifest on the countenance 
I of visitors as they studied the tables loaded with such giant vegetables 
i of the highest order. ( Press.) 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
(Brassica oleracea Bullata gemmifera.) CKDCit'ERiE. 
No part is perhaps so noted for good Brussels Sprouts as Swanley. 
Seed is sown directly after the first rain in August. These are planted out in 
well-manured ground, just at the time when seed is generally sown in 
March. From these early sprouts high prices are realised, and after these 
come the Spring sown, thus the season is prolonged from September up to 
March. 
CULTURE .—Sow the seed between the beginning of March and cud 
of April — the earlier the better — in drills, on a well-prepared bed, and 
cover thinly with line soil. When tlie plants are 2 or 3 inches high, draw 
out the strongest and transplant into aiiotlier bed, 6 inches apart. In May 
or June they are to remain 2 feet apart in the rows and feet between 
the plants in the rows. Ground should be prepared early, so as to allow 
the soil to become firm. 
Per pkt. Per oz. 
s. d. s. d. 
CRnnslls’ MatchlGSS — This variety is a marked improve- 
iiient on the ordinary kinds. The stems are covered with 
fine delicious buttons, and needs only one trial to ensure 
approbation 3d. and 0 6 10 
BRUSSELS SrKOUTS, “HERCULES." 
“ Hercules ” — A splendid new sort excelling all others by its 
relialiility upon an always large crop and wliich never failed 
during the past six years, while other sorts often were a 
complete failure owing to unsuitable wcatlicr. It is of 
medium height and wonderful stoutness Sprouts are 
arranged in s|)iral rows around the stem, surprising everj - 
body by the immense productiveness a .d the vigour of 
their appearance. There is no doubt “Hercules” will 
soon beat all the old sorts by its unrivalled steadiness in 
superiority 1 U — 
Cannells’ Selected Aigburth— One of the hardiest and 
most productive varieties in cultivation 0 4 0 8 
Scrymger’s Giant — A superior and useful variety, pro- 
ducing an abundance of compact sprouts of delicate 
flavour 0 3 0 6 
Dalkeith — Robust habit, medium height, richly flavoured 
sprouts ; a good market gardener’s variety ... — 0 6 
President Carnot — A new and select stock — 0 8 
Other varieties can be supplied. 
For plants, see page 43. 
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