PANSY 
Testing Pansies in Carters Trial Grounds, Raynes Park 
It is now more than half a century since the late Mr. James Carter took this plant in hand with a view to its improve- 
ment in size and range of colourings, and one of our earliest successes was Jet Black Pansy (see No. 957). We also intro- 
duced the Peacock Pansy (see No. 951). Both are still amongst the best in cultivation. 
(See Photograph on preceding page for Reference Numbers.) 
No. 947. 
948. 
949. 
950. 
951. 
952. 
953. 
954. 
955. 
The 
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Carters International Prize ( see Nos. 1 and 3). — A superb mixture of the 
largest and best types in every class. Will produce enormous blooms in all 
the richest colourings and markings. As the name suggests, it is the best of all 
English and Continental strains, grown under our personal supervision, and 
acclimatized in this country Per oz. 12.00; J4 oz. 3.50 
Carters Giant Curled ( see No. 8). — Large flowers of striking form and im- 
mense fulness, giving them the appearance of being somewhat double. They 
are variously coloured in all the richest shades, markings, and lacings, and 
prettily fimbriated. Quite a new class of the greatest beauty. Per oz. 8.00 
Carters Prize Show ( see No. 6). — The largest blotched and richly belted 
types. Very fine for exhibition or cultivation in pots .... Per oz. 8.00 
Carters Fancy Striped ( see No. 5). — Elegantly striped, splashed, and mottled, 
a very curious combination of colours that cannot fail to elicit astonishment. 
The flowers are large and freely produced, and the habit of the plant dwarf 
and compact Per oz. 4.00 
Carters Peacock (see No. 7). — The only variety possessing the true Peacock 
blue colours. Introduced by our house Per oz. 6.00 
Lord Beaconsfield (see No. 4). — A lovely Pansy, the lower petals being a rich 
dark velvet blue and the upper ones a silvery blue Per oz. 2.00 
President Carnot (see No. 2) . — One of the prettiest grown. All blue flower, with 
a wide belt of white on the outer edges. Very effective .... Per oz. 4.00 
Fairy Queen. — Rich lavender blue, edged with white; very profuse bloomer, 
but not so large in size as Carters International Prize .... Per oz. 2.00 
Silver Edged. — Deep maroon, with pure white margin; very effective and pro- 
fuse bloomer, almost as large as International Prize Per oz. 2.00 
following selection includes all the largest of the self-coloured varieties : 
Carters Blue. — True blue; distinct shade; very large .... Per oz. 2.00 
Jet Black. — The very best ; of velvety texture ; extra fine. “ “ 2.00 
Pure White. — A lovely flower, without eye; very pure. “ “ 1.75 
Rich Yellow. — A rich, pure yellow; very effective . . " 2.00 
Rich Maroon Red. — Beautiful and showy ; quite distinct. “ " 2.00 
Rich Purple. — Bold, massive flowers; very fine ... “ “ 2.00 
Royal Standard. — Golden Yellow “ " 3.00 
Mixed Pansy. — Ordinary “ “ 2.00 
Per pkt. 
.25 and 1.25 
.25 and 1.25 
.25 and 1.25 
.25 and .65 
.15 and .40 
.15 and .40 
.15 and .40 
.15 and .25 
.15 and .25 
.15 and .25 
.15 and .25 
.15 and .25 
.15 and .25 
.15 and .25 
.15 and .25 
.15 and .25 
.10 and .25 
Cultivation. — The Pansy will succeed in any soil that is not too hot and dry, and if a special compost is made for them 
it should consist of one third rich loam, one third leaf mould, and one third well-decayed dung. In early spring the seed 
should be sown in frames or in boxes for summer and autumn blooming, and later on sowings may be made about July 
out of doors in a partially shaded place, transplanting in October or November into where they are intended to flower the 
following season. The final position should be an open one, and the plants not less than 6 inches apart. The plants winter 
best in a cold frame, but when they are left to winter in the open they must be well protected from the elements with a good 
covering of straw and boughs. It is also well to know that they should not be watered during the hottest months with very 
cold water as they arc very sensitive to the contrast. We have classed each type so that Pansy lovers have an opportunity 
of securing a large and varied choice, all representing the very best strains in cultivation. 
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