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VEGETABLE MARROW. 
French— Courge h la Moelle. 
The Cultivation of Vegetable Marrow.— Sow in heat during April, and transplant into 
frost are past; or sow under a hand-glass in May upon a richly-manured border. 
highly-manured 
bed when ready and all chances of 
No. 
6l>3 
NOVELTY. 
Vcge t a blc Marrow — Custard 
Hybrids. — We have pleasure in an- 
nouncing that we have secured from Mr. 
Herbert Chapman the whole stock of his new Hybrid Vegetable 
Marrows, which were unanimously awarded a Silver Gilt 
Knightian Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society. These are 
the result of crossing the Custard Marrow with a small elongated 
form of superior quality. The distinctive flavour of the Custard 
Parent has been retained in the hybrids, which exhibit a remark- 
able diversity of form. It will be found that even those 
varieties approximating more nearly to the elongated Vegetable 
Marrow are very much better flavoured than existing varieties. 
Our culinary staff are unanimous in their praise of the 
superior flavour of these hybrids. Perpkt.,-/6, 1/-, and 1/6 
Epicure, Carters.— After repeated 
culinary trials in our kitchens, we consider 
this one of the best flavoured varieties in 
cultivation. Small specimens, cooked whole, are delicious, but 
in order to enjoy the full flavour, fruit should be cut when about 
8 in. in diameter. As a forcing kind it is splendid, and to illus- 
trate its prolific character, we may state that from plants which 
started bearing in May we have cut good fruit on September 30th, 
the frames having been taken off the plants during June. Fruits 
are green, flecked with white, habit semi-trailing. (See Photo- 
graph.) 
" Your Marrow Epicure is excellent either for forcing or main- 
crop outdoors, of superior flavour and exceptionally prolific."— 
Mr. W. Hedley Warren. Per pkt., -/G. 1/-. and 1/6 
657 
NOVELTY. 
No. 
665 Improved Custard. — Curious and ornamental fruit, of fine 
delicate flavour. Awarded, with Carters other Vegetables, three 
Gold Medals in 1914. p er pkt.. -/6, 1/-. and 1/6 
667 Large Cream.— Cream-coloured fruit, growing to large size. 
Per pkt., -/6. 1/-. and 1/6 
6o4 Long Green Striped, Carters.-A giant prolific variety, 
the very best for gardens that lie in a bleak and exposed 
position. Included in two of our Gold Medal Collections 1914 
(See Photograph.) p er pkt.. -/6. 1/-. and 1 1& 
668 Long White.— For general use ... Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, and 1/6 
669 Long Yellow.— Good flavour ... Per pkt., -/6, 1/-. and 1/6 
661 Moore’s Vegetable Cream.— Fine variety of creamy colour 
and of delicate flavour. Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, and 1/6 
659 Muir’s Prolific.— A distinct variety, with small globular fruit 
creamy white in colour, and solid flesh. Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, and 1/6 
660 Pen-y-byd (The Rest in the World).— A round-fruiting Marrow, 
creamy-white in colour; very superior. Per pkt., ~/6, 1/-, and 1/6 
658 Trailing White, Carters.— One of the quickest -growing 
varieties we know of. The fruit will extend to a great length 
whilst retaining all the tenderness of small young Marrows. 
(See Photograph.) Per pkt., -/6, 1/-, and 1/6 
BUSH OR CLUSTER VARIETIES. 
The Bush or Cluster Vegetable Marrow is most useful for small gardens, being compact and economical in the amount of space it takes up. 
672 Lone Green Bush, Carters — Fine flavour, compact bushy I 671 Lone White Bush, Carters Delicate flavour. Useful for 
grower Per pkt., -/6. 1/-, and 1/6 * 1 small garden. Per pkt., -16, 1/-. and 1/6 
MELON. 
French— M elon. 
II The Culhvation of Mefon.-Sow for first crop in January, and plant when ready into pits or on slabs filled with good maiden loam and 
well-rotted manure, adding a dressing of fine soil to the surface and bringing the plants as near the light and glass as possible. It is essential 
that a regular temperature be secured rather than a high degree of heat. Keep a moist buoyant atmosphere during growth and give air freely 
when fruit is ripening, checking the supply of water to develop flavour. The frame varieties are sown later, and kept under glass until the 
season is sufficiently advanced for them to be put out on a warm heap of soil in the frame. 
GREEN-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
Dclicatcssc, Carters.— A new grecn- 
lleshed round variety. This superb new 
Melon was sent out by us for trial during 
the season 1912 as King George V. It has, however, been 
re-named to prevent confusion with a variety having a similar 
title. From all quarters we have received most favourable reports, 
remarking on the excellent constitution of the plants and the 
delicious flavour of its freely produced and handsomely netted 
fruits. Visitors to our establishment have been delighted with 
this variety, which will also produce fruits of excellent quality 
when cultivated in frames. (See Photograph.) 
Per pkt., 1/6, 2/6, and 3/6 
711 Earl’s Favourite Melon, Carters.— Awarded the First 
Class Certificate, Royal Horticultural Society. This fine Melon 
is a strong grower, free setter, and'the fruit is large and beauti- 
fully netted, whilst the flavour has been pronounced by many 
lovers of this luscious fruit to be the very best possible. 
“ I thought you would like to see a sample of your Earl's 
Favourite Melon, They were grown in a cool frame by myself, 
an amateur. I cut 42 melons off six plants. There is little 
doubt this is the best green-flesh Melon grown.”— R. P. Hughes, 
The Old House. Per pkt., 1/6 and 2/6 
709 Emerald Gem, Carters.— Very prolific. Green-fleshed 
variety. Per pkt., 1/-, 1/6, and 2/6 
703 
NOVELTY. 
NOVELTY. 
Godden Green Queen, Carters.— 
New Green-fleshed Melon Raised 
by Mr. F. Woodward, gardener to Mrs. 
Hudson, Godden Green. Sevenoaks. This fine new variety is a 
decided acquisition to the green-fleshed Melons. In addition to 
having an exceedingly handsome appearance, it is of remarkable 
flavour, and has found favour wherever grown. The Photograph 
shows its general appearance, but the delicacy of the netting is 
more intense. It has all the good qualities of a first-class variety, 
being a free and easy setter and good grower. ( See Photograph.) 
I am writing to say how pleased I am with your Melon Godden 
Green Queen. In my opinion it has all the good points necessary 
in a Melon. The fruits are large, nearly round, and beautifully 
netted. The flesh is pale green and of most exquisite flavour.”— 
J. Shelton, Gardener to Lord Hillingdon. 
1 feel I must write you a few words of praise on the exquisite 
Melon Godden Green Queen, which you sent me for trial. I find 
it a very robust grower, free setter, very finely netted, and 
perfect flavour. I am glad you are sending it out, for I am con- 
vinced it will become a great favourite with all Melon growers.” 
— L. Lawrence, Gardener to R. Gregory, Ksq. 
I'ix tract from Kent Messenger and Sevenoaks Telegraph for 
August 1st, 1913 (Seal Horticultural Show): "Mr. Woodward, 
gardener to Mrs. Hudson, showed some very fine fruit, including 
a Melon of his own raising, Godden Green Queen, which excited 
envy among the professional gardeners.” Per pkt., 1/6, 2/6, and 3/6 
SCARLET-FLESHED VARIETIES. 
701 Blenheim Orange, Carters. — The best scarlet-fleshed 
Melon. Awarded the First Class Certificate of the Royal Horti- 
cultural Society. The finest flavoured and most popular scarlet- 
fleshed Melon in cultivation. Remarkably prolific, has a grand 
constitution, is a very fine setter, and may be described as a 
perpetual bearer, ripening in a short space of time. The fruit is 
superbly netted, the flesh deep and solid, and a special and 
distinctive feature is the evenly-defined and thin rind. 102 First 
Prizes have been reported by customers during the past few 
seasons. (See Photograph.) Per pkt. 1/-. 1/6, 2/6, and 3/6 
I 713 Gunton Scarlet.— Finely netted medium fruits, thick flesh 
and splendid flavour. p er pkt., 1/6 and 2/6 
712 Kins: George.- A new scarlet-fleshed variety, green skin, 
finely netted large fruits on strong plants. Per pkt., 1/6 and 2/6 
716 Little Heath.— Hardy, scarlet flesh. Per pkt., -/6 1/- and 1/6 
The List of Melon is continued on Page 27 
The above are packed in 6d. 1/- and 1/6 packets 
and in other quantities as above. 
Address for all correspondence , RAY. WES 1 ‘ARK, LOR DON, S.IV. 19. 
