Clibrans’ Radish ( Raphanus sativus) . 
Sow at intervals of a fortnight from February to September, 
bed in January. They require a light and rich loamy soil. 
CLIBRANS' EXTRA EARLY FORCING. 
A scarlet turnip-shaped variety, ready 
for use four weeks after sowing 
CLIBRANS' FORCING FRENCH BREAK- 
FAST. For early forcing in frames; 
bright colour, small top 
CLIBRANS' OLIVE-SHAPED FORCING, 
brilliant red, very early; tine quality... 
CLIBRANS' SCARLET GEM, distinct, 
turnip-shaped variety, rich bright 
scarlet with white tip; flesh pure 
white, crisp, solid and of delicious 
flavour; matures quickly, fine for 
very early forcing 
CLIBRANS’ SPARKLER , very distinct, 
the upper portion of the root is bright 
scarlet, and the lower part pure white; 
dainty and delicious for the table 
CLIBRANS’ METEOR, early, bright 
scarlet, semi-long, agreeable flavour, 
a very fine new variety 
Black Spanish, hardy variety, of fine 
flavour, distinct, for autumn sowing... 
Per Pt. Per oz. 
s. d. s. d. 
6 0 
6 0 
6 0 
4 6 
6 0 
6 0 
0 6 
0 6 
0 6 
0 4 
0 6 
0 6 
0 6 
For early use a sowing may be made on a slight hot 
Per Pt. Per oz. 
French Breakfast, oval shape, crisp, ver'v 
mild and tender ; scarlet tipped white, 
quick grower ; one of the best for 
general crop ... ... ... ... 4 6 0 4 
Scarlet Olive-shaped, mild, tender and 
crisp, deep rich colour ... ... 4 6 0 4 
Scarlet Short-top, long scarlet, early 
summer variety, tender, crisp, and 
mild flavoured ... ... ... 4 6 0 4 
Turnip, Crimson Giant Forcing. A new 
type of forcing Radish ; of deep 
crimson colour and pure white flesh. 
Large size, retains its firmness and 
crispness ; mild flavour ... ... 6 0 0 6 
Turnip, Non Plus Ultra, bright scarlet.early 6 0 0 6 
Excellent summer varie- 
Turnip, Red ties, crisp and mild 
Turnip, White flavoured, fine for forc- 
Turnip, Mixed ing or for sowing out- 
, doors, for general use... 4 6 0 4 
White Icicle, an excellent long, early 
variety, mild, crisp, tender flesh ... 4 6 0 4 
Wood’s Early Frame, best long variety 
for forcing and early sowings on open 
borders, mild and crisp ; successional 
sowings should be made ... ... 4 6 0 4 
RHUBARB. See page 26. 
Savoy (. Brassica oleracea bullata). 
Sow in March and April, and treat the same as Cabbage ; 
cutting. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
CLIBRANS’ HARBINGER, exceedingly early, 
compact growing, firm heads of conical shape 
and good size; tender and sweet. Per pkt. 1/- — 
CLIBRANS’ LATEST, a beautiful dark green 
variety of compact habit, comes into use very 
late; highly recommended ... Per pkt. 6d. 1 3 
BEST OF ALL, a very fine type, large, handsome 
heads of finest quality; earlier than Drum- 
head Per pkt. 6d. 1 0 
Dwarf Green Curled, medium size, finely curled, 
hearts well ; very hardy, early, and a good 
winter variety ... Per pkt. 6d. 1 0 
the flavour is much improved by exposure to frost before 
Per oz. — s. d. 
Drumhead, the largest variety grown, firm, sweet, 
and tender after frost, very hardy, useful for 
general crop and late winter use. Per pkt. 4d. 0 8 
Early Ulm, early, dwarf and compact, superior 
flavour, quick grower, one of the best in 
cultivation ... ... ... Per pkt. 6d. 0 10 
Ormskirk Late Green, very large, hardy ; comes in 
when other sorts are over ... Per pkt. 6d. 1 O 
Tom Thumb, small compact early variety, deep 
glossy green, delicious flavour. Per pkt. 6d. I O 
Spinach (Spinacea oleracea). 
Sow the round-seeded at intervals of ten days, from March to end of June, to ensure a constant supply during the 
summer. For winter use make two or three sowings of the Prickly in August and September. Spinach succeeds best 
in a sunny position. 
Per Pt. Per J Pt. Per oz. 
New Zealand, produces succulent s. d. s. d. s. d. 
leaves during summer. Sow in 
February in heat and trans- 
plant in June ... ... ... 3 0 
Prickly or Winter, best for sowing 
in autumn ... ... ... 2 0 
Round or Summer, for summer sow- 
ing ... ... ... ... 2 0 
Per Pt. Per J Pt. Per oz. 
Victoria, or Long Standing, thick 
large leaves, does not seed till 
a fortnight after other sorts . . . 
Viroflay, extra large and superior, 
leaves dark green, thick and 
fleshy, stands well 
s. d. 
s. d. s. d. 
2 6 1 4 0 4 
2 6 
14 0 4 
SALSAFY, SCORZONERA AND SEA KALE. See page 27. 
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