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LEEK. 
French — P oireau. 
The Cultivation of Leek .Sow February to April, and transplant 
the plants. In warm weather liberal dressings of liqu'd manure will b 
blanch the stems. For exhibition, sow in January in boxes under glass, 
No. 
637 Holborn Model, Carters. — The best both for exhibition and 
table. The stems are remarkably solid, not quite so long as 
Carters Selected Musselburgh, of the clearest white 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 
barge Gold Medal Exhibit at the same show. Since then it has 
been conspicuous in many Gold Medal Collections throughout 
the country. 429 First Prizes reported by customers. ( See 
Photograph.) Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/-, and 1/6 ; per oz. t 2/6 
into trenches of well-manured soil, say 1 ft. in depth, and 20 in. between 
■ of service, and the plants should be afterwards carefully earthed up to 
and transplant early into rich soil. 
No. 
639 The Lyon Leek.— A very popular large variety; widely grown 
in the North, where it takes many of the leading prizes each 
year. Per pkt., — /6, 1/-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
638 Musselburgh, Carters Selected.— A splendid selection of 
this well-known and popular variety ; grows to large size, and is 
recommended for exhibition. ( See Photograph.) 
Per pkt., -/ 6. 1/-. and 1/6; per oz.. 2/- 
642 Welsh, Carters.— Fine large variety ; great advance upon 
Welsh ordinary. Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz., 1/- 
CABBAGE LETTUCE. 
French — L aitue pomm£e. 
The Cultivation of Lettuce.—Sow in pans on a gentle heat in February, and prick out into a well-manured and warm border. Sow again 
during March in a protected situation out of doors for early use, and in succession to the end of August for late crops. Young and tender plants 
may be grown in boxes or frames, and imlled and eaten when small ; in this form they make a delicate salad. Water liberally in dry and warm 
weather. 
593 All the Year Round, Carters. -This is a superb stock, the 
heads being very solid, white and crisp, and slow to run to seed. 
Per pkt., -/6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/9 
594 Commodore Nutt.— Compact and early ; hearts solid and of 
good flavour. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
596 Continuity.— Distinct brown-tinged variety ; useful for hot dry 
seasons. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/-, and 1/6 
597 Early Paris Market.— Quick growing ; for frame work is one 
of the best ; distinct tinted edge. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/-, and 1/6 
599 Endive-leaved, Carters.— This Lettuce is quite distinct. 
Its leaves are deeply serrated and laciniated, which gives it the 
appearance of Endive — indeed, a prominent gardener suggested 
that it might be used in early summer salads and few could 
tell that it was not Endive. The Royal Horticultural Society, 
reporting its trials at Wisley, says " Carters Endive-leaved. 
— Leaves beautifully cut and divided ; a very handsome variety." 
Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/-, and 1/6 
595 Grand Admiral.— Hardy ; grows to good size ; recommended 
for either spring or autumn sowing. 
Per pkt., -/ 6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/3 
591 Green-fringed, Carters.— Of a very delicate and peculiar 
shade of green, inner parts of the leaves being white : the edges 
are prettily fringed and serrated, the appearance being very 
striking and pleasing. Useful summer variety. Exhibited in 
the Gold Medal Exhibit (all Carters Vegetables), R.H.S.. Holland 
House Show, 1913. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/-, and 1/6 
590 Harbinger Forcing:, Carters.— Valuable on account of its 
extreme earliness. It is not a hearting variety, but being of quick 
growth produces a quantity of tender leaves, which are so much 
in request for early salads. Awarded 3 Gold Medals at Chelsea, 
Holland House, and Cardiff, 1913 and 1914. 
Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
602 Hardy Hammersmith.— The hardiest cabbage variety; 
for autumn sowing it is invaluable ; of compact habit. 
Per pkt., -/6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/3 
589 Holborn Standard, Carters.— 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, while it is very tender and of excellent 
flavour, and will provide an abundance of salad during the 
hottest of English summers. 202 First Prizes reported during 
the past few seasons. The Royal Horticultural Society, reporting 
its trials at Wisley, says ‘ ‘ Carters HoLborn Standard.— 
Hearts large, solid, crisp, good flavour, with crumpled outer 
leaves tinged with brown. This variety stood the drought well 
without running to seed." During 1913 and 1914 our Holborn 
Standard was included in 6 Gold Medal collections at important 
Exhibitions. (See Photograph .) 
Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/9 
604 Improved Drumhead or Malta. -Grows to large size, 
colour light green. Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz., 1 /- 
607 Mixed Cabbage.- Comprising all the best varieties. 
Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz., 1 /- 
614 Perfect Gem.— A very solid-hearted variety. Deep green, and 
very slow to bolt. (See Photograph.) Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, and 1/6 
598 Perpetual, Carters.— 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 Prizes 
reported during 1914. The Royal Horticultural Society, reporting 
its trials at Wisley, says " Carters Perpetual.— Foliage 
beautifully curled ; a fine stock.” Some very fine specimens of 
this variety were contained in the Four Gold Medal Exhibits of 
Carters Vegetables during 1913 and three Gold Medal Exhibits in 
1914. Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
592 Round-leaved, Carters.— A hardy flat-shaped variety that 
can be sown at almost any season. The heads are very compact 
and firm, solid and white ; slow to run to seed. In our own trials 
we have repeatedly seen this variety standing firm when others 
have bolted. This fine Lettuce was included in the Gold Medal 
Exhibits during 1913 at Leamington, Bristol, and Holland House 
Shows. Per pkt.. -/6, i/-, and 1/6; per oz., 2/6 
605 Tom Thumb. — Re-selected; fine stock of an old favourite. 
Hearts compact, solid, and crisp. ( See Photograph.) 
Per pkt., -/6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/9 
600 Wayahead.-A new extra early Cabbage Lettuce with large 
head ; outer leaves light green, heart of light greenish yellow 
tint. Highly recommended. We exhibited some splendid 
specimens of this fine Lettuce, in conjunction with our other 
Vegetables, at York Show, 1914, and were awarded the Gold 
Medal. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
COS LETTUCE. 
French— Laitue Romaine. 
621 Black-seeded Bath Cos.— Fine hardy winter variety. 
Per pkt., -/6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/6 
620 Dunnett’s Giant Winter Cos.— Very hardy and crisp ; fine 
for end of summer sowing. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1 /-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
617 Giant White Cos, Carters. — This remarkably fine Lettuce 
becomes more popular every season, and is without doubt the 
best and finest flavoured Cos Lettuce in cultivation. Owing to 
the self-folding habit it possesses, no tying is required. The 
heads are verv solid and crisp eating. It does not run to seed as 
quickly as other Cos varieties. 57 First Prizes reported by 
customers during one season. Some remarkable specimens were 
greatly admired in the following exhibits of Carters Vegetables 
during 1913: awarded 4 Gold Medals atid a Silver Cup. Chelsea 
R.H.S., Leamington, Bristol, and Holland House Shows. This 
fine Lettupe was staged in 22 First Prize Exhibits during 1919. 
(See Photograph .) 
" Your Giant White Cos is doing wonderfully, in spite of the 
drought. I have had some very fine specimens."— Dr. J. A. 
Venning. Per pkt., — /6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
622 Hicks’ Hardy Winter White Cos.— Splendid large variety 
for winter use. Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
624 Jumbo Cos, Carters. — A distinct summer Lettuce of enor- 
mous size. During the hottest period of the year we have seen 
this Lettuce standing as firm as a rock, and many of the heads 
when fit to eat weighed from 5 to 6 lb. each. The Royal Horti- 
cultural Society, reporting its trials at Wisley, says: — "Foliage 
deep green ; hearts immense, solid. Excellent flavour. Stood 
the drought well. Ready July 1st. The largest Lettuce in the 
collection (39 varieties).” 62 First Prizes were reported by our 
customers in 1919. This fine Lettuce figured prominently in 
three Exhibits of our Vegetables at Eastbourne, York, and 
Cardiff, 1914, awarded 3 Gold Medals. ( See Photograph.) 
Per pkt., -1 6, 1/-, and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
625 London White Cos.— Tall growing and compact. 
Per pkt., -/6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/3 
631 Mixed Cos.— Embracing the best varieties. 
Per pkt., -/ 6 ; per oz.. 1/- 
627 Paris White Cos. Fine useful summer variety, good solid 
white hearts. Per pkt., -/ 6 and l/- ; per oz., 1 3 
629 Superb White Cos. Fine large-hearting variety, blanches 
well, very crisp. (See Photograph.) 
Per pkt.. -/ 6 and 1/- ; per oz.. 2/- 
630 White Cos. — Solid white nearts. Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz.. 1/- 
The above are packed in 6d. 1/- and 1/6 packets, 
and in other quantities as above. 
