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CARTERS TESTED SEEDS— CHOICE VEGETABLES. 
SALAD PLANTS, &.C .—Continued. 
No. 
548 Chicory.— The majority of people know Chicory ns an adulterant 
ol Coffee, but few me aware of the part it plays in the salad bowl, 
to which it a.'. !.i a pleasing flavour. Chicory is so easily grown 
bih! so useful that il should receive more attention from 
amateur* wnc desire lo grow salads. This plant is sown in late 
spring in the open ground, and thinned out to about a foot 
apart to grow through the summer, well watered in dry weather. 
With the change to a colder season, the leaves decay and nearly 
all drop 01 T. The roots are then lifted, and a few at a time 
placed in boxes of rich sandy soil, leaving crown well above the 
surface. After a good watering these boxes are stood in a 
perfectly dark place, and in a few weeks, according to the heat, 
some nicely blanched leaves will be fit to gather. More roots, 
kept in a cool place until wanted for bringing along in heat, 
may be similarly treated. 
1801 Corn Salad or Lambs' Lettuce.— This is a hardy annual, 
and in great demand as a salad plant on the Continent. In 
France it is preferred, admired, and relished in winter and 
spring instead of Lettuce, but it is not nearly so highly appre- 
ciated in America as it deserves. Bet when Endive is scarce 
Corn Salad is of great service, and for early use should be sown 
in frames or in boxes and placed in slight heat. For summer sow 
in a sunny spot, amongst the ordinary low-growing vegetables. 
Price of the above 
ft oz. ft oz. ft oz. 1 oz. 
.5 .10 .15 .25 
DANDELION, a useful salad plant, especially when Endive and 
Lettuce are scarce in winter. The roots arc grown in a similar 
manner lo Chicory, and large quantities of the blanched leaves 
are sold in the market for this esculent. 
1303 Improved Lar.^e.— Leaves broad and fleshy ; very tender. 
ft oz. ft oz. 1 oz. ft lb. 
.10 .15 .25 .75 
Price of the above 
1304 French.— Leaves finely cut ; mild and tender. 
ft oz. ft oz. ft oz. 
.10 .15 .20 
Price of the above 
1 oz. Jib. 
.35 1.00 
1309 Purslain, Golden.— A succulent plant and raised from seed, 
which may be sown in light garden soil on a warm sheltered 
border in a bed. and attended to in the same way as Chervil. 
1310 Purslain, Green. 
1311 Rampion. — A plant producing a spindle-shaped root of light 
colour and of agreeable flavour. It may be raised from seed if 
sown in a bed in an open warm aspect, and in soil of a rich 
compost, of a light open texture. Water well in dry weather. 
Should the season prove mild, the plants will be ready for use in 
November. 
Price of the above ... »«• *“• »“■ 
1319 Whitloef. -A distant variety of Chicory, largely grown in 
Europe, and chiefly noted for the quality of its leaves. 
PriV . ft oz. ft oz. ft oz. 1 oz. 
^ rlce " .5 .10 .15 .25 
LJ ET D DC In the olden days all careful housewives had a herb 
garden, and the drying and packing of herbs was 
an important duty, as it was recognised that the flavouring of 
most dishes depended on a supply of clean, well-cured, fresh 
herbs. 
Herbs are very easy to grow, and no household is complete 
without a delightful old-world Herb Garden. 
HER B8 — Con tinued. 
No. 
1296 Balm (Melissa officinalis).— The leaves are used for making 
balm wine and tea. 
1297 Basil, Swcot (Ocimutn basilicutn). — The leaves are used for 
flavouring soups, stews, &c. 
1298 Basil, Bush (Ocimutn basilicutn).— The most compact and 
useful form of this valuable herb. Equally suitable for growing 
in pots or open ground. Sow seed in early spring in boxes and 
transplant in early summer to open ground. For winter use cut 
growth when in bloom and tie in bunches, which may be dried 
in an airy position. The young growth may also be used in a 
green state. 
1299 Boragro (Boraflo officinalis). — The leaves are used for 
flavouring, and the flowers are rich in honey. Valuable to bee 
masters. 
1305 Fennel (Anethurn foeniculum). — The leaves are used for 
making sauces. 
1306 Lavender (Lavetidula spica).— The flowers are dried and 
used by the housewife for scenting the linen. 
1307 Pot Marjoram (Origanum vulgare). — Sow in spring oi 
autumn. Although perennial for culinary purposes, the growth 
from spring-sown plants may be used during the same season. 
1308 Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum marjorana). — The fresh and 
dried leaves and young shoots are used for seasoning. 
1312 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) . — The aromatic leaves 
are used for seasoning. Crop failed. 
1313 Sage.- Used extensively for seasoning. 
1314 Savory, Summer. \ The leaves and flowers are used for 
1315 Savory, Winter, /seasoning soups and dressings. 
1316 Sorrel, Broad-leaved. 
1317 Sorrel, Winter. 
Very easy to grow ; The leaves are 
of fine flavour, and can be boiled 
and served like Spinach. 
1318 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris).— The leaves are used for seasoning 
and are also made into tea for nervous headaches. 
1320 Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium ). — Is used medicinally, 
and if planted in poultry yards is found very beneficial. 
Price of the above ... *«• *«■ »«■ > “■ 
12 .5 pkts., customers’ selection, .50 
6 .5 pkts., customers’ selection, .25 
1294 Dill (Anthem graveolens ). — The seeds have an aromatic odour 
and pungent taste. They are used as a condiment and for 
pickling with Cucumber. 
1293 Peppermint (Mentha piperita). 
1291 Mint Green (Mentha vert ). — The leaves are dried and crushed 
and used for making mint sauce and for flavouring Potatoes, 
Peas, & c. In the South, the green sprigs are used in making 
mint julep. 
1292 Spearmint (Mentha viridis ). — Used as above. 
Price of the above A,? 2 * 
3.50 CARTERS “EXHIBITOR’S” BOX OF VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR PRIZE WINNING. 
Price 
3.50 
Little Marvel. 
C.radus. 
Daisy. 
Beans— 
Early Golden Wax Dwarf. 
Bush Lima. 
Bert— 
Crimson Ball. 
Egyptian Turnip Rooted. 
Cab bag e — 
Carters Henrtwell. 
Qarters Beefheart. 
Savoy— 
Carters Dwarf Green Curled, 
Cauliflower— 
Snowball. 
Carrot — 
Summer Favourite. 
Carters Improved Early Horn. 
Celery— 
Paris Golden. 
Solid Ivory. 
Cucumber— 
Carters Outdoor. 
Lettuce— 
Carters Holborn Standard. 
Grand Rapids. 
Leek — 
Carters Holborn Model. 
Melon— 
Musk Melon. 
Onion — 
Carters Record. 
Carters Ailsa Craig. 
Parsley— 
Carters Champion Moss Curled. 
Parsnip— 
Carters Maltese. 
Spinach — 
The Carter, 
S$UASH — 
H ubbard Improved. 
Tomato— 
Carters Sunrise. 
Turnip — 
Carters Little Marvel. 
2.50 CARTERS AMATEUR BOX OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
Price 
2.50 
3 var. 
2 var. 
1 pkt. 
Peas. 
2 pkts. Carrot. 
1 pkt. Endive. 
Beans. 
1 pkt. Celery. 
1 pkt. Leek. 
Bkkt. 
1 pkt. Cress. 
1 pkt. Lettuce. 
Brussels Sprouts. 
2 pkts. Sweet Corn. 
1 pkt. Onion. 
Cabbage. 
1 pkt. Cucumber. 
1 pkt. Parsley. 
1 pkt. Parsnip. 
2 pkts. Radish. 
1 pkt. Squash. 
1 pkt. Spinach. 
2 pkts. Turnips. 
Collections of Vegetable Seeds cannot be sent prepaid , 
For Collections of Flower Seeds, see page 88. 
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