CLIBRANS, Seed Merchants and Nurserymen, 
Artichoke ( Cynaria scolyomus. ) 
Globe Artichokes sown in February or March, on a nearly spent hot bed, can be planted out in 
May, and will probably give some return the same Autumn. When sown in April or May they will 
not bear till the following ^year. The land^should be carefu'W dug over and well manured. The 
addition of 3 ois. of Clibrans’ Nitrogen Manure,and_i oz. of Clibrans’ Potash Manure to each square 
yard of the permanent bed will be found to have most beneficial action. For Artichoke Plants and 
Tubers, see page, ai. 
Per packet. 
Green Globe, heads large, very tliick and fleshy ... ... ... ... ... 6d. & i o 
Large Purple, large oval beads ... ... ... ... ... <id. & t o 
Asparag’us {Asparagus officinalis). 
Sow in March and April, then in the following Spring transplant into beds prepared by trencliing 
the ^ound 3 feet, deep, and 'mixing about 12 inches,.thick,of well-rotted manure andj^a.good pro- 
portion of broken bones,and,salt with^the^soil.^In Winter give protection. The permanent beds 
should receive a dressing every .^Spring^of two parts.,.of Clibrans’ Nitrogen Manure, one part of 
Clibrans’ Phosphate Manure, and oiieipart;of Clibrans’, Potash Manure, mixed together and applied 
at the rate of lb. to the square yard. For.Asparagus Roots, see page, zi-t- l_j jPer lb. Per oz. 
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Argenteuil Early Purple, grows^to an immense,sizej i... ... ... ... ...30 04 
Connover’s Colossal, early and very large, colour deep][greeu,’quality_excel]eni, ... 2 6 03 
Grayson’s Giant, a well-Imown standard variety, good* cropper, fine flavour ... 6 o 3 
Palmetto. — Earlier, larger, and more proUfic than the ordinary kinds, its pea-green 
heads being also of a delicate flavour .., ... 3 o o 4 
Beet— Garden (Beta Vulgar is). 
jiSow in May in drills 12 to 18 inches apart, and i inch deep, on Ught soil that has been enriched 
by previous treatment. jisWhen thcjplants.,have;made three or four leaves they should be thinned 
out to 9 inches apart. ^..^TheBeet as.a plant 'requires abundance of potash and phosphate. : — ijozs. 
of Clibrans’ Potash Manure and 2 ozs. Clibrans’,Phosphate Manure to the_square yard will be found 
sufficient. These manures are best applied a few days before the seed is sown and carefully raked in. 
Speciality 
Clibrans’ Black. — We have great pleasure in strongly recommending this excellent 
Beet; it is, beyond doubt,the finest of all,and its exceptional merits must secure 
for it a place in the front rank. The roots are finely formed, almost.,black in 
colour, and of delicate flavour ; as an exliibition variety it has no equal. 
Per packet, i/- 
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Per oz.— 
Clibrans’ Globe. — Of exceedingly rapid growth, arriving at maturity earlier 
than any other variety. The root is of globular shape, smooth, of deep 
blood-red colour, sweet and delicate 
per pkt. i/- 
CattelTs Dwarf Blood Red, a well-known sort, fine rich colour 
Cheltenham Green Top, medium bright red root, good shape 
Chilian, adapted for garnishing or flower garden decoration 
Dell’s Superb Black, medium size, deep colour, extra quality, dark, 
fine for table and bedding purposes ... _ ... ... ... 
Egyptian, or Turnip-rooted. A select variety of turnip-rooted Beet, fine for Summer salads, 
m adapted for shallow soils 
per packet, 6d and i/- 
bronzc coloured foliage. 
McGregor’s Favourite, ornamental leaved (for description see page 28) ... ... per pkt., i/- 
Middleton Park Favourite, medium-sized, rich dark colour, fine_flavour ... ... o 
Nutting’s Select Dwarf, very fine, dark red, medium size, splendid flavour ... ... ... o 
Perpetual, or Spinach, leaves used as a substitute for Spinach ; stalks as Asparagus o 
Pino Apple, very dark colour, fine flavour, medium size, with very small top ... o 
Sliver, or Sea Kale, Improved. Mid-rib may be used as Sea Kale, and leaves as Spinach ... o 
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or* (Brassica oleracea acephala). 
Sow from March to May When large enough, transplant into deep rich soU, about 2 feet apart. For this crop Clibrans’ Nitrogen 
Manure should be used at the rate of 3 ozs. to the square yard. 
Per oz.— a. 
I Speciality 
Clibrans* Exhibition. — A superior and very 
hardy dwarf growing variety, with ex- 
quisitely curled leaves, very tender 
when cooked, and of excellent flavour 
Aspar^ns, dwarf late variety, very hardy, tender and de 
licious when cooked like Asparagus ... 
Cabbaging, very hardy, a useful variety, compact heads 
thick fleshy ribs 
Cottager’s, remarkably hardy, of excellent flavour 
Dwarf Green Curled, extra selected, very hardy 
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Speciality 
Drumhead. — Quite distinct from any other 
variety. The heart is similar to a 
Drumhead Cabbage and the broad 
leaves almost equal to Asparagus when 
cooked 
Tall Green Curled, large growing, very hardy .''produces a 
heavy crop, finely curled o 6 
Thonsand-headed. — Useful for Spring cutting, very hardy ... o 4 
Variegated, invaluable for garnishing purposes. Per pkt., 6d. 
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