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ONION — Continued. 
STANDARD VARIETIES FOR SPRING SOW Continued. 
747 Holborn, Carters. — Equally valuable for exhibition and for 
table purposes. Perfect in shape, it grows to a large size, and is 
distinct in colour of skin from other globe varieties. It is a 
capital keeper, and the delicate flavour approaches that of the 
imported Spanish onions sold by grocers and fruiterers. May 
also be sown in the autumn. This fine Onion was included in 
the Large Gold Medal Exhibit. Shrewsbury, 1912, and more 
recently in the 3 Gold Medal Exhibits of Vegetables at 
Leamington, Bristol, and Holland House Shows. 
" Your Holborn Onion is a fine variety; from one ounce of seed, 
of which I sowed two-thirds, we had upwards of 5 cwt. of splendid 
bulbs. I am still using them,"— Frederick Childs, Gardener 
to Mrs. J. Wilson. Per pkt., -/6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 3/- 
766 James’s Keeping. Much valued for its long-keeping quali- 
ties, remaining hard till the following summer. 
Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 2/3 
743 Lone Keeper, Carters.— Will remain sound the year round 
if properly kept. “ Your Long Keeper onion did splendidly with 
me last year. The name is quite right, as the bulbs kept in 
excellent condition.” — F. Macaulay, Gardener to J. Wilson, Esq. 
( See Photograph.) Per pkt., -I 6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 3/6 
774 Nuneham Park,— One of the best flat Onions; good keeper 
and mild flavour. Per pkt., -/ 6, l/-and 1/6; per oz., 21- 
753 Record, Carters. — Continues to hold its prominent position in 
public favour as the largest globe-shaped Onion in cultivation. 
It can be sown either in the autumn or spring, but if large bulbs 
are desired autumn sowing is recommended. It shows a dis- 
position to vary in colour in a small percentage, which can be 
eliminated at time of transplanting. It will be remembered that 
a specimen, illustrated in the Gardening World, turned the scale 
at 4j lb. ; this was probably the heaviest Onion ever grown. We 
PICKLING 
765 Covcnt Garden Pickling:.— A splendid pickling variety, 
much in demand. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 21- 
764 Pearl Pickier, Carters.— This is the genuine miniature 
hold records of 572 Pirst Prizes having been gained by customers 
in open competition with this fine Onion. ( See Photograph.) 
"I bought a shilling packet of your Record Onion ofT you last 
autumn, and I have now nearly 3 cwt. of splendid onions, averag- 
ing 1 lb. each, from the packet of seed and in splendid condition 
Everyone in the neighbourhood who have seen them say they are 
the best lot in the district. It is only fair to you to give you this 
unsolicited testimonial." — S. Hisndy, Esq. 
Per pkt., -1 6, 1/-, 1/6 and 2/6 ; per oz., 3/6 
No. 
769 Rousham Park Hero.— Best described as an ennobled strain 
of white Spanish type; handsome in form, mild in flavour. 
Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 21- 
776 Spring:, Carters Selected.— A favourite variety for pulling 
small and for early salads. Per pkt., -/ 6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz,, 1/6 
775 Up-to-Patc -Re-sclected. — A very fine stock of this globe, 
shaped variety. Splendid for main crop use. 
Per pkt., -16, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz.. 2/6 
758 White Globe, Carters.— Good medium-sized variety, of mild 
flavour. Per pkt., -16. 1 1- and 1/6 ; per oz., 21- 
754 White Spanish, Carters — A Re-selected Stock.— Our 
stock of this popular Onion has been very carefully selected by 
us, and is offered as the most perfect form of the Banbury type it 
is possible to procure. It grows to a very large size, is of a pale 
yellow colour, and good flavour. Some very fine specimens were 
exhibited by us in our Exhibit of Vegetables at Bristol, 1913, 
which was awarded the Royal Agricultural Society’s Gold Medal 
and the Royal Horticultural Society’s Silver Cup. 
Per pkt., -16. 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
771 White Spanish.— Ordinary. Per pkt., -/6 and 1/-; peroz., 1/6 
VARIETIES. 
Onion that is preserved in white vinegar, and found on the tables 
at the leading hotels. Included in Carters Gold Medal Exhibit 
at Eastbourne, 1914. Per pkt., -16, 1/- and 1/6; per oz., 2/6 
ONIONS FOR SPRING OR 
AUTUMN SOWING. 
These varieties , if sown in spring, will produce a good crop, but the Onions will not be so large as if sown in the autumn 
and transplanted. 
752 Ailsa Craig, Carters Selected. — Our magnificent strain of 
this fine Onion is unsurpassed. ( See also pages 26 and 27). 
Per pkt., -1 6, 1/-, 1/6 and 2/6 ; per oz., 3/6 
780 Autumn Giant, Carters. -A very large white-skinned 
Onion ; mild and agreeable flavour. 
Per pkt., -16, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz.. 3 1- 
791 Giant Lemon Rocca. Per pkt., — /6. ll- and 1/6; per oz., 2/6 
784 Giant Rocca.— A fine large Onion. The original variety. 
Per pkt., -/6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 21- 
783 Giant White Tripoli, Carters.— Especially suitable for 
culinary purposes and exhibition; a rather tender Onion on 
heavy soils ; ripens very early. 
Per pkt., -16, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 2 1- 
782 Golden Globe Tripoli, Carters.— A large variety, similar 
in size to the Giant Rocca, The skin is of a transparent golden- 
straw colour, and it will be found invaluable in exhibition 
collections. Per pkt., -16, U- and 1/6 ; per oz., 2/6 
787 Large Red Italian ... Per pkt., -/6 and 1/-; peroz.. 1/9 
788 Lisbon Per pkt., -/6 ; per oz., 1 /- 
753 Record, Carters.— A large growing variety. As illustrated 
and described above. Per pkt.. -16, 1/-, 1/6 and 2/6 ; per oz.. 3/6 
790 Silver Skin Per pkt., -/6, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz., 2 /- 
781 White Emperor, Carters. — Unquestionably the finest form 
of flat Onion in cultivation, with silvery white skin and flesh of 
a most agreeable mild flavour. Included in the Champion Gold 
Medal Collection of Vegetables. Shrewsbury. 1912; greatly 
admired in our Gold Medal Exhibit of Vegetables at the Royal 
Horticultural .Society's Exhibition. Chelsea, 1913. During 1914 it 
figured prominently in our Exhibits at Cardiff. Eastbourne, and 
York, 3 Gold Medals being awarded. 
Per pkt., -16, 1/- and 1/6 ; per oz.. 2/6 
PARSLEY. 
French— Persil. 
The Cultivation of Parsley .— \ Sow the seeds thinly in beds any time from February until the end of June. In dry seasons it is an 
advantage to water the beds, as the seeds will sometimes lie a long while dormant. 
816 Champion Moss Curled Parsley, Carters.— A very 
close, handsome variety ; both useful and ornamental, 
Per pkt., -16 and 1 1- ; per oz., 1/6 
820 Covcnt Garden Garnishing.— A free-growing variety for 
market work. Per pkt., -16 ; per oz., -1 8 
814 Crested Bouquet, Carters Re-selected.— This superb 
variety has again been re-selected and improved by us, and our 
stock is now without question the most perfect type of Parsley 
ever offered. Numerous visitors to our Trial Grounds at Raynes 
Park have freely endorsed our opinion. It is of dwarf, compact 
habit, the exquisite curl of the leaves giving it a very attractive 
crested appearance. The Royal Horticultural Society’s report at 
Wislev reads:— “Carters Crested. Bouquet Parsley.— A 
beautifully deep curled variety of sturdy, compact habit.” ( See 
Photograph.) Per pkt., -16, ll- and 1/6 
819 Curled, Carters.— Compact and hardy; beautifully curled. 
Per pkt., -/6 and 1/- ; per oz., 1/3 
823 Double Curled.— Useful for cottage gardens. 
Per pkt., -/6; per oz., -/8 
815 Emerald Green, Carters.— Award of Merit, R.II.S. This 
excellent stock of Parsley is becoming very popular, and was 
picked out by the Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society 
as being worthy of an Award of Merit, The colour is of a very 
rich deep green; habit taller and more branching than our 
celebrated Champion Moss Curled: it is also very quick in 
developing, and should prove of great value to market growers. 
Per pkt., ~/6 and ll- ; per oz., 1/6 
818 Fern-leaved, Carters.— Exquisitely perfect in form and 
colour; quite fern-like, and highly ornamental; for garnishing 
purposes it is ideal. Per pkt., -/6 and 1/-; per oz., 1/6 
817 Perpetual, Carters.— This splendid variety was introduced 
by us some years ago, and has attained a large sale on account of 
its excellent quality and its characteristic of being remarkably 
slow to run to seed. The photograph gives a very fair idea of 
the large and handsome curled leaves produced by this variety. 
It is rather taller and more branching in growth than our 
Crested Bouquet. (See Photograph .) 
Per pkt., -/ 6 and 1/- ; per oz.. 1/6 
The above are packed in 6d. 1/- and 1/6 packets 
and in other quantities as above. 
