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CARTERS TESTED SEEDS-CHOICE VEGET ABIES. 
CARROT. 
French— C aiotte. 
SOon as the plants are stron S enough to handle, thin out from 4 to 9 in., according to sort. ■ d - y ** * y ,n 
to the end of June. 
Further sowings may be made up 
EARLY VARIETIES. 
3W r* Forcing Varieties (F). 
365 Long Forcing, Carters (id.— A dainty long Carrot (small), 
with the same depth of colour and firmness of texture in its 
earnest stages as other Carrots possess in their later growths. 
1 Ins forcing Carrot is one of the most distinct and valuable that 
we possess, and when better known it is sure to be extensively 
grown. It is the quickest variety that I know of. and makes 
but very little top, and the quality is excellent. As a Carrot 
coming into use early in the year, and for exhibition, it is an 
acquisition." — K. H. in Gardeners' Chronicle. (See Photograph.) 
Per pkt., -/ 6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/6 
362 Qo»den Ball, Carters (r).— A most distinct and small early 
variety, specially adapted for forcing and framework. The roots 
are almost as round as a turnip, flavour excellent and melting. 
Awarded First Prize as the best early Carrot. K.Il.S. Great 
Autumn Inhibition. During 1913-14 ('.old Medal inhibits of 
Carters Vegetables contrined this excellent Carrot. At the Fast- 
bourne. Cardiff, and York Shows, 1914. Carters Golden Ball 
attracted special attention in our inhibits of Vegetables. Gold 
Medals being awarded for each collection. ( See Photograph.) 
Per pkt.. -/6, 1/ , and 1/6 
No. 
363 Improved Early H orn, Carters. -A perfect type of stump- 
rooted Carrot. of excellent flavour. Our Cold Medal Display of 
vegetables at Leamington, contained splendid specimens of this 
fine type. (See Photograph.) l’er pkt. -/Band I/-; peroz., 1/8 
366 Early Market. Carters. Fine early variety of good colour. 
“Flick ill growth, valuable alike (or market gardeners or private 
use. Splendid specimens were exhibited in our Cold Medal 
Ivxliibits at Chelsea and Leamington. 1913; Gold Medal awarded 
to our collection of Vegetables at York Cain Show 1911 eon- 
tatmng this excellent Carrot. (See Photograph.) 
Per pkt., -76 and 1/- ; per oz.a-I/6 
367 Earliest French Horn (r) 
Per pkt., -76, 1/-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 1/9 
364 Early Scarlet Horn, Carters, -one of the most useful 
early Carrots. Per pkt.. 76 and 1 /-; per oz.. 1/6 
368 Early Short Horn 
370 Nantes, stump-rooted 
Per pkt., -/6 ; peroz., I /- 
Per pkt.. -16 ; per oz.. 1 /- 
MID-SEASON. 
376 Summer Favo urite, Carters — Awarded Royal Horticultural Society's silv 
Shrewsbury, 1912. 
quality is superl 
Prizes reported 
and included 
er Medal, and included in the Large Gold Medal Exhibit. 
the season. The 
months. 86 First 
ne. and York. 1914. 
-76 and 1/- ; per oz.. 1/6 
MAINCROP CARROT. 
379 Scarlet Perfection, Carters. Awarded a Special Certifi- 
cate of Merit at the Vegetable Conference of the Royal Horticul- 
Dn-al Socnety and awarded First Prize, R. II. S. Great Autumn 
Exhibition, 190s; included in the Champion Exhibit of Vege- 
tables (open to the world), and also in the large Gold Medal 
Exhibit. Shrewsbury, 1912. A distinct and greatly improved 
torm of Garden Carrot. It is midway in length between the 
I.'ing Surrey and the well-known Intermediate, with the bright 
scarlet colour of the Surrey. The flesh is solid, crisp, and fine 
flavoured. Invaluable alike for table, exhibition, and market 
purposes. 5.06 first Prizes reported by customers. ( See Photo- 
graph.) Per pkt.. -/6 and 1/-; peroz.. 1/6 
377 Red Elephant, Carters . A veritable giant, both in length 
and rotundity. Specimens have been exhibited at our establish- 
ment measuring two feet and a half in length (30 inches). It has 
been brought to this high standard of perfection by one of the 
best professional gardeners, from whom we originally acquired 
the whole stock. A remarkable variety, and one which has 
already become prominent in first-class gardens and on the 
exhibition t&ble. 69 First Prizes reported tous by customers in 
one year. Included in the Champion Prize Exhibit of Vegetables 
(open to the world). Shrewsbun . 1912. (See Photograph.) 
Per pkt., ~/6 and 1/- ; per oz.. 1/6 
383 Long: Red Surrey, Carters. Re-selected stock of the 
longest Carrot grown; does not. however, posses? the quality of 
newer introductions like Red Elephant or Scarlet Perfection. 
Per pkt., - 76 ; peroz.. I/- 
380 Altrincham, Carters. Green-topped ; highly-selected stock. 
Per pkt., -/6; peroz., 1 /- 
385 James’ Scarlet Intermediate. A useful medium-sized 
Carrot for market and general work. Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz., -/IQ 
382 Long Scarlet, Carters. -Splendid long stock of good colour- 
Per pkt., -/6; peroz., — /10 
378 Selected Intermediate, Carters.— The best type of 
Intermediate Carrot. Per pkt.. -/6 and 1/- ; per oz.. 1/3 
381 Stump-rooted Intermediate, Carters.— Fine form and 
colour* Per pkt., -/6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/3 
CRESS. 
Fr enc i i — C resson . 
Use. Cut as soon as ready with a sharp knife. 
Watercress may be successfully grown if sown in rows in a shady border and well watered. 
53fi Parsley Cur.'cd, Carters. - This selection of Curled Garden 
Cress is comparable with nothing less than a finely Curled 
Parsley— hence its name; a distinct advance on the Triple 
L urled. (See Photograph, page 24.) 
Per oz.. -/6 ; per A-pint, 1/3 ; per pint, 2/- 
American or Land Cress 
per quart, 3/6 
541 
540 Curled.— Ordinary stock. Peroz., 
Per oz., -/G 
/4 ; per pint, 2 !- ; per quart, 3/6 
539 Plain or Common. -l or early salads. 
Per oz., -/4 ; per pint, 2 /- 
537 Triple Curled. Extra quick growth. 
Per oz., -/6 ; per pint. 2/6 ; per quart, 4/- 
542 Watercress Per pkt., -/6 and 1/- 
bor other Salad Plants, please see Page 45. 
The above are packed in 6d. 1/- and 1/6 packets 
and in other quantities as above. 
Address for all correspondence. HAYNES PARK. LONDON , .S. II'. iq. 
