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RHUBARB. 
The Cultivation of Rhubarb.-TM seed should be sown in the spring, in drills about 1 ft. apart, and the plants thinned to S in. apart. In 
nine following, transplant to their permanent bed 4 ft. apart each way. cultivate well, using manure freely. 1 oz. of seed will produce 
the spring following, transplant 
about 1.000 plants. 
1355 Myatt's Linnaeus. 
1356 Victoria. 
Price of the above 
Rhubarb Roots 
i oz. 
.10 
1357 Champagne. 
£ oz. 1 oz. i lb. 
1359 Mixed Varieties. 
.15 .20 .60 
2.00 per doz., 12.00 per 100, F.O.B. 
SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER AND SCORZONERA. 
r „ui„nUon of Salsify and Scorzonera .— The ground should be well trenched and manured during autumn. Sow during March and 
April in drills about ij ft. apart. Thin out the plants to from 6 to 8 in. apart for Salsify, but allow rather more room for Scorzonera. The roots 
should be taken up in November and stored in the same manner as Carrots. 
1088 Carters Mammoth.— A greatly 
ordinary Salsify. 
improved form of the 
Price of the above 
1089 8corzonera, Carters Improved.— The roots are eaten 
cooked like those of the Salsify; the leaves can be used as a 
salad. 
£ oz. £ oz. £ oz. 1 oz. 
.5 .10 .15 .20 
SEAKALE. t . 
Th* Cultivation of Seakale —These tasty shoots are blanched and used similarly to Asparagus. They should be sown in drills early in the 
spring^^te^thV'gro^d is ^oroughlywarni 1 , covering the seed about 1 in. Thin to 6 in., and the following spring transplant to rows. leaving 
about 2 ft. between each plant. 1 oz. of seed will plant 75 feet of drill. 
1371 Lily White.— A great improvement on the old variety Pril 
Price 
£ oz. 
J oz. 
£ oz. 
1 oz. 
.10 
.15 
.20 
.35 
& oz. 
i oz. 
£ oz. 
1 oz. 
.5 
.10 
.15 
.20 
1319 Whitlceft — A distant variety of Chicory, largely grown in 
the suburbs of Brussels, and chiefly noted for the quality of its 
leaves. J 
HERBS. 
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 neros. 
Herbs are very easy to grow, and no household is complete without a delightful old-world Herb Garden. 
1296 Balm (Melissa officinalis). -The leaves are used for making 1307 Pot Marjoram (Origanum vulgare) .-So w in spring or 
balm wine and tea. 
1297 Basil, 8weet (Ocitnum basilicum) .— The leaves are used for 
flavouring soups, stews. &c. 
1298 Basil, Bush (Ocimum 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 Boragre ( Borago officinalis).— The leaves are used for 
flarouring. and the flowers are rich in honey. Valuable to bee 
masters. 
1305 Fennel (Anethum fceniculutn) .—The leaves are used for 
making sauces. 
1306 Lavender (Lavendula spica).— The flowers are dried and 
used by the housewife for scenting the linen. 
I oz. i oz. £ oz. 
.5 .10 .15 
Price of the above 
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). 
Price of the above 
1307 Pot * ----- - - , « 
autumn. Although perennial for culinary purposes, the growth 
from spring-sown plants may be used during the same season. 
1308 Marjoram, 8weet (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. 
1313 8age.- Used extensively for seasoning. 
1314 8avory, Summer.) The leaves and flowers are used for 
1315 8avory, Winter, /seasoning soups and dressings. 
iqia Qnrroi Rm-id-lpAvcd 1 Very easy to grow ; The leaves are 
1316 8orrel, Broad-leaved. 1 Qf fla J our> and can ^ boiled 
1317 Sorrel, Winter. J an d 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. 
1 oz. 12 .5 pkts., customers' selection. .50 
.20 6 .5 .. .. -25 
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 8pearmint (Mentha viridis).— Used as above. 
A oz. 
.25 
CARTERS “EXHIBITOR’S” BOX OF VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR PRIZE WINNING. 
Price 
3.25 
Pl Little Marvel. 
Gradus. 
Daisy. 
Beans— 
Early Golden Wax Dwarf. 
Bush Dima. 
Beet — 
Crimson Ball. 
Egyptian Turnip Rooted. 
Cabbage — 
Carters Heartwell. 
Carters Beefheart. 
Price 
2.00 
Price 
3.25 
Savoy— 
Lettuce— 
Carters Dwarf Green Curled. 
Carters Holborn Standard. 
Cauliflower — 
Grand Rapids. 
Snowball. 
Leek — 
Carters Holborn Model. 
Carrot— 
Summer Favourite. 
Melon— 
Musk Melon. 
Carters Improved Early Horn. 
Onion — 
Celery— 
Carters Record. 
Paris Golden. 
Carters Ailsa Craig. 
Solid Ivory. 
Parsley— 
Cucumber— 
Carters Outdoor. 
Carters Champion Moss Curled. 
Parsnip— 
Carters Maltese. 
Spinach— 
The Carter. 
Squash— 
Hubbard Improved. 
Tomato — 
Carters Sunrise. 
Turnip— 
Carters Little Marvel. 
CARTERS AMATEUR BOX OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
Price 
2.00 
3 var. Peas. 
2 var. Beans. 
2 pkts. Beet. 
1 pkt. Brussels Sprouts. 
2 pkts. Cabbage. 
Collections of Vegetable Seeds cannot be sent prepaid. 
2 pkts. Carrot. 
1 pkt. Endive. 
1 pkt. Celery. 
1 pkt. Leek. 
1 pkt. Cress. 
1 pkt. Lettuce. 
2 pkts. Sweet Corn. 
1 pkt. Onion. 
1 pkt. Cucumber. 
1 pkt. Parsley. 
1 pkt. Parsnip. 
2 pkts. Radish. 
1 pkt. Squash. 
1 pkt. Spinach. 
2 pkts. Turnips. 
For Collections of Flower Seeds, see page 83. 
See Page 96. 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 103-106 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON, MASS. 
