11 
BEET. 
French — B etterave potag&re. 
wek^*Aprff ^'ground that has been tvel^tre^ mamlred*'* & • T \* 
about 9 inches between the plants, and keep the soil well stirred with the hoe during the summer! 8 b bout l - (t apart * thm them to allow 
EDIBLE-LEAVED. 
No. 
8 Sca.ka.lc or Silver. -An improved type of a delicious vege- 
table; in reality, a Beet in which cultivation has developed the 
leaves instead of the root. It is sown at the same season as Beet- 
root— ill April in rows about 1} ft. apart, ami the plants thinned 
to about Ij ft. apart. At the end of summer they maybe 
lilted as required, the green portion of the leaves cut off and the 
lleshy stems boiled and served with sauce, like Seakale. 
Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, and 1/6 
" 1 Spinach (Edible-leaved). heaves thrown up in profusion, and 
largely used asa substitute for Spinach. Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz., 1/- 
LONG BEET. 
Perfec tion, Carters. -We continue to re-select this fine Beet, 
which is now a perfect and refined root. The best long Beet 
m cultivation ; medium size, rich crimson lake colour, and 
-splendid flavour ; foliage shining and dark. Carters Perfection 
is a magnificent show variety and figures prominently at all 
the principal vegetable exhibits throughout the country. 
Included in three Gold Medal Exhibits during 1914. 96 First 
1 n.^es reported by customers during 1920. (See Photograph.) 
1 his is the finest hong Beet in cultivation, at least from my 
experience.”— W. Jarvis, Gardener to J. E. Simpson, Esq. 
Per pkt., -/6, I/-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 1/9 
7 Pa inty, Carters. This is a small-growing variety of more 
than ordinary merit. It has long slender roots of a splendid 
deep crimson colour, and of the finest flavour possible. In 
naming it Dainty, we wish to convey the extremely refined 
quality of this variety: it does not attain to the size of our 
/ erfectum. Per pkt.. -/6. 1/-, and 1/6; per oz.. 21- 
16 Blood Red, Carters. -A fine long variety, with well-shaped 
roots of splendid deep colour and of good flavour. 1 
p er pkt., -16 and 1/-; per oz., 1/6 
22 Cheltenham Green Top.— Green leaves, with fine bright 
led roots; long variety. per pkt., -/6 and 1/- ; peroz. 1/6 
18 r I ? a !‘ k “ , ? a Y ed, “ S,)lendid deep rich-coloured root, 
leaves of dark and glossy appearance. 
Per pkt., -/6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/3 
2.S Long Red, Carters.— Rich in colour and flavour. 
Per pkt., -/6 and I/- ; per oz., 1/3 
30 Now Intermediate .— Distinct in shape, and matures early, £ 
No. 
16 Brazilian. 
ORNAMENTAL. 
-Grown for its handsome ornamental foliage. 
Per pkt., -16 and 1/- ; per oz.. 1/3 
11 Croton-leaved Beet. —A decided acquisition to the group of 
decoratne Meets, the long, narrow, crimson-bronze leaves having 
an elegant appearance. For the ribbon border, or as a pot plant 
foi table decoration, it is effective. The roots are ediblc P ‘ ' 
„ Ter pkt.. -/8, 1/'- and 1/fi 
9 ^ower Garden, Cartera. -Dark bronze purple graceful 
foliage, effective for bedding. Per pkt., -16 and I/- ; per oz., 1/3 
10 Ornamental Foliaered Beet.— An interesting species'for 
hSlm?/ 1 ?! 1 111 li he f J ow ? r , Sarden. The thick fleshy ribs are 
beautifully coloured, either yellow, crimson, cream, or white 
and the contrast with the shining green leafage is very effective 
Per pkt.. -/6, 1/-. and 1/6 
ROUND BEET. 
6 Cri mson Ball, Carters. Awarded the First Class Certificate 
of the Royal Horticultural Society. A round summer variety 
he roots are ready for use 111 the summer salads. Round Meets 
{£*,?/, tl'e greatest value on account of earliness. The roots can 
be lifted during the height of the summer season when salads 
are ill demand : and the fresh taste imparted by the highly 
2 '°"m 1S considered preferable to that from stored roots, 
lhe old-fashioned flat types were never in favour with cooks 
because of their weak colour and stringy texture. In Carter s’ 
CTi mson Ball these defects have been remedied. Fine speci- 
Jl'5? s ,. of this variety have been exhibited in Gold Medal 
Collections at Shrewsbury and elsewhere during the past few 
ST'fc I *', ze i s rcporlt ' d in open competition 1 during 
1.120. ii.ee Photograph.) Per pkt.. -16, I/-, and l/fi; per oz. 2/- 
1® Egyptian Turnip-rooted.-Good stock : useful for shallow 
801 h ' Per pkt.. -16 ; per oz.. 1/- 
■2b Round, Carters. A good early Meet. -16 and 1/- ; per oz.. 1/3 
SUGAR BEET. 
garden^ varieties'! treatme,,t nnd cultivation as the ordinary 
| 32 Carters No. 1 Sugar Beet. -A selected stock. 
Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz., -1 10 
xcellent in colour, texture, and flavour ... Per pkt., 6d. and 1/-; per oz.. 1/6 
BORECOLE OR KALE. 
French — C hou fris<5. 
ready in smnnrer.'^bout'^ftfa^ar^fiyto , good^oil! 1 nmde'^rman^ r h f iglily^?iiaiiured. n '^ a80i “ - April for main winter crop. 
It 
No 
198 Kale, Carters (C/wu ,lc Russie /.-Award of 
Merit and First Class Certificate after trial at Wislev This 
distinct and extremely hardy variety stood the exceptionally 
severe winter better than any other variety grown; the leaves 
are very curious in form, somewhat resembling a deer's antler 
of siuguiarly thick substance, and of a peculiarly green colour 
mp mft! ‘ i"u' S 1 le most delicious variety of kale which we 
ban c\ci tried, the Young shoots especially being particularly 
delicate in flavour. (Sec Photograph.) arucuiany 
P'oi'wfe of a dark green nature, short and sturdy, producing 
bilge quantities of sprouts; when cooked arc delicious tt 
' v, nler better than most of the lictter known Kales, 
and should be grown everywhere."— Mr. Quainton Head 
Gardiner to the Right Hon. Viscount Midleton. 
^ Per l >kt " -/«. 1/-. and 1/6 
“ 0 P warf Extra Cu rled Kale, Carters .— Award of Merit, 
Hi, I . l Foriv t i7^i trinl at W , isle V- ^ re-selected and crested form of 
? . pop V lar ,n , U ! e Nor,h - 11 will resist the most 
, dc Pj? e i frost ' and makes a delicious winter dish. ( See Photo- 
.1' i. rer 1>kt " - /fi ' «/-• Obd 1 per oz., 1/9 
" — alf Tall Scotch K a le, Carters . -A fitting companion lo 
our well-known Dwarf Extra Cried type. The leaves are verv 
d c“se and moss curled. Stands the coldest weather, and the 
-c a ‘ er ‘he frost the more delicate the leaves eat. if the leaves 
*° P are cut during t lie early part of the winter, it will 
( fc sl« t pho/A? Ur *g e | thegr0Wth0f t,lc 5'oung shoots upon the stem. 
(See Photograph . 1 Per p kti - /6 and 1/2 ; per oz., 1/3 
9. rumh cad Kalo, Carters. A valuable winter vegetable 
with a solid cabbage-like head. Quite delicious when cooked 
We received an Award of Merit from tlie Ro\'nl Horticultural 
society for this Kale. Per pkt., -16. 1/-. anlljT ; per oz. 1/9 
04 Mam moth Tall Scotch Kale, Carters— a very robust 
variety, suitable for large establishments where quantities of 
Winter grecn-stuffs arc needed. Per pkt.. -16 and 1/- : per oz “ 
Transplant as soon as 
No. 
206 
Asparagus Kale.— The long thin shoots produced on the 
plant in early spring make a delicious dish. 
Per pkt.. -/6. 1/-, and 1/6 
210 Chou de Milan 
203 
Similar to Cottager's Kale, with white ribs. 
Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz., — /lo 
Cottager's Kale. Very hardy, of tall, robust growth, throws 
Merit' r ?J°i us,on of s,de shoots, of splendid quality. Award of 
Merit. R.H.b. p er pkt., -76 ; per oz.. 1/- 
, 1/3 
Curled, Carters. -Dwarf ; superbly curled. 
Per pkt., -16 and 1/-; peroz., 1/3 
-For general use. 
Per pkt., -16 and 1/-; per oz., 1/3 
Hardy, with compact heads. 
Per pkt., -/6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/3 
208 
211 Dwarf Green Curled. 
212 
207 
' Imperial Hearting:. 
213 
205 
Improved Garnishing Kale, Carters.-A valuable 
“ vegetable : produces a variety of distinct and beautiful 
coIour 1,1 variously tinted leaves that are useful for 
decorative purposes. Per pkt., -16. 1/-. and 1/6 ; per oz.. 1/9 
Jersey Tree. -Tall and curious, with stems of such toughness 
that Ml Jersey they are often made into walking-sticks. 
Per pkt.. -/6; peroz.. -/Id 
Pl “mc Kale, Carters. -Leaves of a rich purple, 
for (gr ‘?'! d handsome ; a useful vegetable as a winter dish or 
for garnishing. Per pkt.. -16. I/-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 1/9 
209 Tall Green Curled, Carters. 
215 
-Densely curled. 
Per pkt., -/6; per oz., 1/- 
l rl !’° USand Hcadcd ' Loose headed; great profusion of 
Per oz., -/fl 
The above are packed in 6d. 1 - and 16 packets? 
and ill other cjuanlities as abovv. 
