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PARSNIP. 
French — P anais. 
The Cultivation of Parsnip— Sow the seed early in March as soon as the season will permit. The ground should be well manured and 
deeply trenched ; the drills about 15 in. apart, and the plants thinned out the same distance. 
832 Holborn Marrow, Carters. — A sweet delicate - fleshed 
variety. A truly refined Parsnip. When lifted it leaves the 
ground clean, smooth, and well shaped. It is not so large in 
growth as our Maltese, but its flavour is unusually marrow-like 
and delicate. Our picture very inadequately depicts its merits. 
The Royal Horticultural Society, reporting its trials at the 
Experimental Grounds, says:— Roots thick, handsome, and not 
too large, but just the size and shape a Parsnip should be.” 
( See Photograph ) 
“ Parsnip Holborn Marrow is an excellent variety for table or 
exhibition, producing well-shaped clean roots, which, when 
cooked, are very tender and of a delicious flavour.” — Mr. G. 
Phillips, Head Gardener to the Hon. H. B. Portman. 
“ Parsnip Holborn Marrow.— This is first class for exhibition 
and table.”— Mr. J. Lock, Head Gardener to S. P. Emanuel. Esq. 
Per pkt., -/ 6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/3 
833 Hollow Crown.— An old favourite. 
Per pkt., -/6; per oz.. -/ 9 
831 Long Parsnip, Carte/a.— Fine variety, of splendid flavour. 
Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz.. -/ 8 
830 Maltese, Carters. -A superb giant Parsnip for exhibition or 
table use. We hold records of 581 First Prizes having been taken 
during the past few seasons for this fine Parsnip, which was also 
included in the First and Champion Prize Exhibit of Vegetables. 
Shrewsbury. 1912, and also the Large Gold Medal Exhibit at the 
same show. We are confident in stating that this highly-selected 
strain cannot be surpassed, either for size or flavour; the roots, 
which attain to a very large size, being quite as tender and sweet 
flavoured as most varieties which do not reach one-half the size. 
"The Maltese Parsnips weighed 4 lb. 2 oz. each and were quite 
sweet and succulent, not a bit strong in consequence of the size.” 
—Mr. Phillips. 
"Your Maltese Parsnips can't be matched for exhibition. I 
grew them 5 ft. long, beautifully clean. Your Model Leek is 
also a splendid one for exhibition." — Mr. A. E. Burge, The 
Gardens. Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz., I /- 
835 The 8tudent. — Extremely delicate flavour. 
Per pkt,, -/6 ; per oz., -/ 10 
GARDEN PEAS. 
French — P ois. 
Hints on Cultivation. -Early round Peas may be sown out of doors any time from November onwards, but the spring is generally the season 
- • ‘ • ' ’ maincrop Marrow Peas are put in. extending to June for the latest crops. 1 hey thrive best in 
when the largest quantities of both early and 
ground that has been deeply trenched and manured for a previous crop. 
double | | '' “ 
rows, 
I'he seeds should be planted from lj to 3 in. deep, in either single or 
ie* rows and The talFeY varieties must be staked when they are from 4 to 6 in. high : the taller kinds should not be less than 6 ft. apart in 
and the dwarf varieties half this distance. Peas will stand a good deal of drought if the roots find their way into some nice rich material. 
FOR FORCING OR BORDER WORK. 
872 Eight Weeks, Carters ( Green Round. Ht. l.i ft.).— This is 
the Earliest Dwarf Pea in the Would, proved not only 
from our own trials, but from the expert reports we receive from 
time to time. A very hardy Marrowfat, possessing all the good 
points of the best type American Wonder, which was one of its 
parents. As both a forcing and an early border variety it has 
become a boon to gardeners whose demands are heavy early in 
the season. The seed is slightly dented, and of the same colour 
as its other parent William the First. The pods are freely 
produced, and well filled with sweet-tasting peas. It is a 
splendid forcer. Stock limited. Per 5-pint, 1/6 : per pint. 2/6 
873 Forcing Pea, Carters (Wrinkled Marrowfat. Ht. 1 ft.).— 
A valuable Marrowfat Pea for under-glass culture. Its stocky 
growth is rarely more than 1 ft. in height. It commends itself 
not only to professional gardeners who are required to produce 
peas nearly the year round, but also to amateurs having a green- 
house or vinery doing practically nothing during the winter 
months, and who can, with this sturdy Pea. raise supplies for 
their table very early in the year. 
Peri-pint. 1/3; per pint. 2/3; per quart, 41- 
EARLIEST GARDEN PEAS. 
884 American Wonder, Carters Re-selected (Wrinkled 
Marrowfat. Ht. 15 ft.).— An early dwarf Marrow. Our stock of 
this variety is highly selected, and is in everyway far superior 
to the older stock, having pods nearly as large again : handsome 
in appearance, with peas of very fine flavour. 
Per 4-pint. 1/3 ; per pint, 2/3 ; per quart, 4/ 
878 Blue Express, Carters ( Blue Round. Ht. 2k ft.).— A re- 
selected stock of an early round-seeded variety and a very 
productive bearer, the pods well-filled with fine-flavoured peas, 
are a distinct colour when boiled. . 
Per 4-pint, 1/2 ; per pint, 2/- ; per quart. 3/6 
(Round Seeded. Ht. 4 ft.).— Both hardy and 
Per 4-pint, 1/- ; per pint, 1/9; per quart. 3/3 
-Of 
896 Bountiful 
prolific. 
897 British Wonder (Wrinkled Marrowfat. 1-It. 14 ft-), 
sturdy growth ; broad, blunt pods, deep green ; prolific. 
Per4-piut, 1/3; per pint. 2/3 ; pfer quart. 41- 
901 Chelsea Gem ( Wrinkled Marrowfat. Ht. li ft.). — A dwarf 
early Marrow, prolific; good for borders. 
Per 4-pint. 1/3 ; per pint, 2/3 ; per quart, 41- 
887 Daffodil, Carters (Wrinkled Marrowfat. lit. lA ft-)-— A 
dwarf and verv prolific Marrowfat Pea with the highest possible 
commendations, being of the rich deep colour of the Stratagem 
Ivpe and a decided improvement upon British Wonder and the 
new types of English Wonder. It is a first early of bushy habit . 
and about lA ft., obviating the necessity for sticks and rendering 
it serviceable for borders. Its pods are larger than most of the 
well-known Peas of the early dwarf class, while the quality and 
flavour of the Pea is delicious. A well-known gardener reports 
that it forces well. (See Photograph.) . . . 
Per 5-pint, 1/9; per pint. 31- 
9(12 Earliest of All ( Blue Round 
round ; small podded; prolific. 
Per 5-pint. 1/ 
Ht. 3 ft.).— A very early blue 
per pint. 1/9 ; per quart. 3/3 
886 I 
NOVELTY. 
Blue Express -f Duke of Albany 
Early Duke, Carters 
( Wrinkled Marrowfat. 
1-It. 3 ft.— A new and abso- 
lutely distinct first early. 
'I'll is unique variety, selec- 
Early Duke ted from a cross as shown 
at side, is offered after 
several seasons’ tests, both at Raynes Park, Mortlake, and the 
grounds of the leading growers throughout the country, hor 
quality it is unequalled, the foliage and pods being of an excep- 
tionally deep rich green, being fit to pick about the same time as 
Carters Early Morn. It forces well, and is then several days 
before that well-known variety. The distinct and handsome pods 
are not quite so large as Early Morn, but contain peas of excep- 
tional colour and quality. The remarkable -.prolific habit is the 
main feature of this grand first early, which we claim is the 
most distinct and striking first early Marrowfat introduced lor 
many years. Cr °P Failed 
933 Early Giant (Wrinkled Marrowfat , Ht. 3 ft.).— A large, 
podded first early ; rich green pods. 
Per 5-pint. 1/2 ; per pint. 21- ; per quart. 3/6 
875 Early Morn, Carters ( Wrinkled Marrowfat. Ht. 3 ft.) —A 
Supkrii First Rari.y Giant Marrowfat. I his H rand intro- 
duction maintains its position as one of the best early 
Marrowfat Peas ever raised. Although very early, the seed 
should not be sown until the soil is in a fit state to receive it in 
April, as it is a rapid grower. The pods are very large and well 
filled and are often ready to pick during June. (See Photograph.) 
Per i-pmt, 1/9 ; per pint. 3 /- 
The List of Earliest Garden Peas is continued on page 33. 
The above are packed in 6d. 1/- and 1/6 packets 
and in other quantities as above. 
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