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CARTERS TESTED SEEDS— CHOICE VEGETABLES, 
ONION. 
French— Ognon. 
STANDARD VARIETIES FOR SPRING SOWING. 
The Cultivation of Onion.— The ground cannot well he too rich for this crop, nor the soil in too fine a condition. February and March are 
the chief seasons for sowing. The soil must be made firm before the operation is undertaken in either beds or drills. The seed should be sown 
thinly and covered lightly, the drills 12 in. apart, and the young Onions thinned out to about 6 in. apart, according to the variety. In very dry 
weather a good watering is very beneficial. Growers of Onions for exhibition generally transplant, and this is also a sure means of checking the 
onion grub, so troublesome in some districts. Some of the larger growing varieties are generally sown in autumn and transplanted in spring, 
when under fair conditions enormous exhibition specimens are obtained. 
No. 
752 Ailsa Craig, Carters Selected.— We offer a very fine strain 
of this popular Onion, which, on account of its enormous size, is 
in great demand amongst exhibitors of vegetables. It is a good 
keeper, and is much liked and recommended on account of its 
delicate flavour. Suitable for autumn or spring sowing. It has 
been awarded no less than 514 First Prizes, and included in our 
Exhibits at Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Ipswich and Birmingham 
during 1921. Awarded 4 Gold Medals and 2 Challenge Cups. 
(See Photograph.) Per pkt., -/(>. 1/-. 1/6, and 2/6; per oz., 3/9 
753 Record, Carters .— Continues to hold its prominent position in 
public favour as the largest globe-shaped Onion in cultivation. 
It can be sown either in the autumn or spring, but if large bulbs 
are desired autumn sowing is recommended. It shows a dis- 
position to vary in. colour in a small percentage, which can be 
eliminated at time of transplanting. It will be remembered that 
a specimen, illustrated in the Gardening World, turned the scale 
at 4-J lb. ; this was probably the heaviest Onion ever grown. We 
hold records of 71 First Prizes having been gained by customers 
in open competition with this fine Onion during the past year. 
Included in our Gold Medal collections at Ipswich. Birmingham 
and Plymouth. (See Photograph.) 
“I bought a shilling packet of your Record Onion off you last 
autumn, and I have now nearly 3 cwt. of splendid onions, averag- 
ing 1 lb. each, from the packet of seed anti in splendid condition. 
Everyone in the neighbourhood who have seen them say they are 
the best lot in the district. It is only fair to you to give you this 
unsolicited testimonial."— S. I-Ikndy, Esq. 
Per pkt., -/6, 1/-. 1/6 and 2/6 ; per oz., 3/9 
747 Holborn, Carters .— Equally valuable for exhibition and for 
table purposes. Perfect in shape, it grows to a large size, and is 
distinct in colour of skin from other globe varieties. It is a 
capital keeper, and the delicate flavour approaches that of the 
imported Spanish Onions sold by grocers and fruiterers. May 
also be sown in the autumn. This fine Onion was included in 
the Large Gold Medal Exhibit at Shrewsbury, and in three of our 
Gold Medal Exhibits of Vegetables during 1921. (See Photograph.) 
" Your Holborn Onion is a fine variety; from one ounce of seed, 
of which I sowed two-thirds, we had upwards of 5 cwt. of splendid 
bulbs. I am still using them.’’ — Frederick Childs, Gardener 
to Mrs. J. Wilson, Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 3 /- 
No. 
748 Long Keeper, Carters. -Will remain sound the year round 
if properly kept. " Your Long Keeper Onion did splendidly with 
me last year. The name is quite right, as the bulbs kept in 
excellent condition." — F. Macaulay, Gardener to J. Wilson, Esq. 
(See Photograph.) Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 3/6 
754 White 8panish, Carters A Rc-sclected Stock.— Our 
stock of this popular Onion has been very carefully selected by 
us. and is offered as the most perfect form of the Banbury type it 
is possible to procure. It grows to a very large size, is of a pale 
yellow colour, and good flavour. Some very fine specimens were 
exhibited by us in our Exhibit of Vegetables at Bristol, which 
was awarded the Royal Agricultural Society's Gold Medal 
and the Royal Horticultural Society's Silver Cup. 
Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
762 Bedfordshire Champion.— This is an old favourite with 
many gardeners ; a splendid keeper; of mild flavour. 
Per pkt., -/6, l/-and 1/6; per oz., 2/6 
755 Blood Red, Carters. Splendid deep blood-red colour, of 
medium size. Per pkt.. -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 2/6 
751 Brown Globe, Carters.— Fine shape and colour, good 
flavour. Per pkt., «/ 6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 2 1- 
763 Cranston’s Excelsior.— A fine variety, of good shape, suit- 
able for exhibition. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 3/- 
766 James’s Keeping.— Much valued for its long-keeping quali- 
ties, remaining hard till the following summer. 
Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 2/3 
774 Nuncham Park.— One of the best flat Onions; good keeper 
and mild flavour. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 2/ - 
769 Rousham Park Hero.— Best described as an ennobled strain 
of white Spanish type ; handsome in form, mild in flavour. 
Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 2/- 
776 Spring, Carters Selected.— A favourite variety for pulling 
small and for early salads. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 1/6 
775 U p-to-Date -Carters Re-selected. — A very fine stock of 
this globe-shaped variety. Splendid for main crop use. (See 
Photograph.) Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz.. 2/6 
771 White Spanish.— Ordinary. Per pkt., -/6 and 1/-; per oz., 1/6 
PICKLING VARIETIES. 
764 Pearl Pickier, Carters.— This is the genuine miniature 
Onion that is preserved in white vinegar, and found on the tables 
at the leading hotels. Included in Carters Gold Medal Exhibit 
at liastbourne, 1914, Bournemouth, 1921. 
Ter pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz.. 2/6 
765 Covent Garden Pickling.— A splendid pickling variety, 
much in demand. Per pkt., -/6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 2/- 
ONIONS FOR SPRING OR AUTUMN SOWING. 
These varieties, if sown in spring, will produce a good crop, but the Onions will not be so large as if sown in the autumn 
and transplanted. 
752 Ailsa Craig, Carters Selected. — Our magnificent strain of 
this fine Onion is unsurpassed. 
Per pkt., -/ 6. 1/ .1/6 and 2/6 ; per oz.. 3/9 
753 Record, Carters. — A large growing variety. As illustrated, 
and described above. Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, 1/6 and 2/6 ; per oz., 3/9 
781 White Emperor, Carters. — Unquestionably the finest form 
of flat Onion in cultivation, with silvery white skin and flesh of 
a most agreeable mild flavour. Included in the Champion Gold 
Medal Collection of Vegetables, Shrewsbury, 1912; greatly 
admired in our Gold Medal Exhibit of Vegetables at the Royal 
Horticultural Society's Exhibition, Chelsea, _ 1913. During 1921 it 
figured prominently in our Exhibits at Birmingham, Ipswich 
and Bournemouth, 3 Gold Medals being awarded. 
Per pkt.. -1 6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
782 Golden Globe Tripoli, Carters. — A large variety, similar 
in size to the Giant Rocca. The skin is of a transparent golden- 
straw colour, and it will be found invaluable in exhibition 
collections. Per pkt.. -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz.. 2/6 
783 Giant White Tripoli, Carters. — Especially suitable for 
culinary purposes and exhibition ; a rather tender Onion on 
heavy soils ; ripens very early. . . . , 
Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/- 
780 Autumn Giant, Carters. -A 
Onion ; mild and agreeable flavour. 
Per pkt., -/ 6. 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 3/- 
791 Giant Lemon Rocca. 
very large white-skinned 
, -/6. 1 1- and 1/6 ; per oz., 3 1- 
Per pkt., — /6. 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 2/6 
784 Giant Rocca. -A fine large Onion. The original variety. 
Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz.. 2/- 
787 Large Red Italian.— Some remarkable specimens of this 
Onion were exhibited in our Gold Medal Exhibits in different 
parts of the country during the past year. 
Per pkt., -1 6 and 1 1- ; per oz., 1/9 
788 Lisbon ... 
790 Silver Skin 
Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz., 1/- 
..Per pkt., -/6. 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz.. 2/- 
The above are packed in 6d. 1/- and 1/6 packets, 
and in other quantities as above. 
Seedsmen to H.M. the King, RAY NES PARK, LONDON , 5. Ib. 20. 
