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CARTERS TESTED SEEDS— CHOICE VEGETABLES. 
I CCI/ The Cultivation of Leek. — Sow early in April, and 
transplant early in July into trenches of well-ma. .:red 
•oil, 9ay 1 ft. in depth, and 1 ft. 8 in. between the plants. In 
warm weather liberal dressings of liquid manure will be of 
service, and the plants should be afterwards carefully earthed up 
to blanch the stems. For exhibition, sow in January in boxes 
under glass, and transplant as early as the ground can be worked 
into rich soil. 1 ox. of seed will sow 100 ft. of drill. 
No. 
•87 Carters Holborn Model. — The best both for exhibition and 
table. The stems are remarkably solid, not quite so long as 
Carters Selected Musselburgh, of the clearest iwhite colour, 
whilst the flavour is exceedingly delicate. It was a conspicuous 
feature in the First Prize and Champion Exhibit of Vegetables 
(open to the world). Shrewsbury, 1912 ; and also included in the 
Large Gold Medal Exhibit at the same show. Since then it has 
been conspicuous in many Gold Medal Collections throughout 
the country. 375 First Prizes reported by customers. 
688 Carters Selected Musselburgh. — A splendid selection of 
this well-known and popular variety ; grows to large size, and is 
recommended for exhibition. 
639 The Lyon Leek.— A very popular large variety ; widely grown 
and takes many of the leading prizes each year. 
641 Carters London or Broad Flag.— Quick growing ; for 
early use. 
d43 Henry's Prize. — Late variety; of large size; very hardy. 
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LETTUCE Cultivation of Lettuce. — Sow the seed in hot 
w " beds during February or early March. As the 
seedlings appear prick them into flats or cold frames, leaving 
several inches between the plants for growth. As soon as a nice, 
rich warm spot can be worked in the open, transplant the 
sturdiest plants in rows 1 ft. apart and leaving 8 to 12 in. between 
the plants in the rows. For a succession of growths sow the 
seeds very lightly in open ground and thin the plants to 6 in. or 
more apart. Do this as often as one bed is rid of its result. Some 
varieties will do very well during the winter in a cool forcing 
house. 1 oz. of seed will produce 3,000 plants. 
CABBAGE-HEADED VARIETIES. 
588 Carters Butter Ball. — A new and excellent variety, suitable 
for the open ground, producing heads of large size and very solid. 
When fully matured the heart is blanched to a clear white. 
Strongly recommended. 
Price 
i oz. \ oz. i oz. 1 oz. i lb. 
.10 .15 .20 .85 1.25 
LETTUCE, CABBAGE-HEADED VARIETIES— 
Continued. 
No. 
589 Carters Holborn Standard. — A Lettuce of extraordinary 
size and duration. It forms well-developed heads in its early 
stages, and is one of the very last to start for seed. Its leaves 
are crumpled and crisp, whilst it is very tender and of excelleul 
flavour, and will provide an abundance of salad during the 
hottest summer. 161 First Prizes reported during the past few 
seasons. The Royal Horticultural Society, reporting its trials at 
Wisley, says: — "Carters Holborn Standard.— Heat is laige. 
solid, crisp, good flavour, with crumpled outer leaves tinged 
with brown. This variety stood the drought well without 
running to seed.” Our Holborn Standard was included in 
6 Gold Medal collections at important Exhibitions. 
598 Carters Perpetual.— Award of Merit. R.H.S. This is a large 
handsome Cabbage Lettuce equally suitable for forcing and for 
open ground. Its great attraction to us is its resistance to 
drought. It produces very fine heads of a lively green colour, 
and retains its crisp and tender flavour to the last, its deeply 
crumpled leaves giving it great substance. 23 First Prises 
reported last season. The Royal Horticultural Society, reporting 
its trials at Wisley. says: — Carters Perpetual.— Foliage beauti- 
fully curled; a fine stock.” Some very fine specimens of this 
variety were contained in the 4 Gold Medal Exhibits of Carters 
Vegetables during 1913 and 3 Gold Medal Exhibits in 1914. 
615 Belmont Forcing: (or Hothouse).— Largely grown as a 
forcing sort in the East, and is not suited to outdoor culture. 
Similar to White-seeded Tennisball, but Is decidedly larger ; a 
duller green in colour and a trifle later. 
Price of the above . . i oz. i oz. £ oz. 1 oz. i lb. 
.10 .15 .25 .40 1.50 
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