Clibrans’ Miscellaneous Vegetables — continued. 
Cardoon ( Cynara cardunculus). 
Sow during April or May on a sunny border. Trans- 
plant early in June into well-manured trenches. The 
E n dive — continued. 
Per pkt. Per oz. 
Digsweli Prize, an excellent green curled s. d. 
variety, short and crisp, fine heart, 
very hardy ... ... ... ... 0 6 
1 0 
rows should be 4 reet apart, ana tne plants 10 incnes 
apart in the rows. In August or September earth 
up and blanch as celery. The mid-rib of the leaf 
is used in soups, salads, &c. 
Large Spanish, the best for general use. Per pkt. 6d. 
Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted Celery. 
A distinctive type, producing globular roots ; well- 
known and largely used on the Continent, but deserv- 
ing wicker cultivation in this country. An excellent 
vegetable when cooked or stewed ; also useful for 
salad purposes after being boiled similar to a turnip. 
Per packet, 6d. 
Chicory ( Cichorum intybus). 
Sow from April to June in rich soil, and afterwards 
thin out to about 6 inches apart. May be forced 
and cooked in the same manner as Sea Kale. 
Common Per pkt. 6d. 
Witloef ( Brussels Chicory), fine winter salad. 
Per pkt. 6d. 
Corn Salad, or Lamb’s Lettuce 
( Valerianella olitoria). 
Sow February to April for autumn use, and in August 
or September for spring use. Gather leaves as from 
Spinach. 
Broad Leaved Per pkt. 3d. and 6d. 
Cress ( Lepidium sativum ). 
Sow at intervals of a week from March to Septem- 
ber in open ground, and during the winter months 
in frames. p er — Si ( p 
American or Land, perennial ; similar to Water Cress 
in foliage and flavour ; for salads ... ... 0 6 
Extra Curled, fine for salads or garnishing; may 
be cut several times. Per quart 3/3, per pt., 1/9 0 3 
Plain, good for early salads and general crop. 
Per quart 3/3, per pint 1/9 0 3 
Water, produces a good crop if grown in a moist and 
shady place and kept well watered. Per pkt. 6d. — 
Egg Plant ( Solatium Esculentum). 
Sow in March in gentle heat, and pot off as soon as 
large enough to handle, and grow on in heat. 
Purple, Scarlet, Black, Striped, White, Mixed, each 
per pkt., 3d. and 6d. 
Endive ( Cichorium endivia). 
Sow at intervals from May to the end of August, but 
the principal sowing should be made the first week 
in August. Endive requires the protection of a 
frame during the winter. Per pkt. Per oz. 
Batavian, or Broad-leaved, very hardy, s. d. s. d. 
compact habit ; tender, crisp, of an 
agreeable flavour ... ... ... 0 6 10 
Green Curled, beautifully curled, blanches 
easily, hearts white and crisp, large, 
very hardy ... ... ... ... 0 6 10 
French Moss Curled, dwarf variety, beau- 
tifully curled, like moss, very orna- 
mental, fine quality ... ... ... 0 6 13 
Louviers, a beautifully curled variety 
of finest quality ... ... ... 0 9 16 
White Curled, good for summer and 
autumn use, very fine and tender 
when young, easily blanched ... 0 6 10 
Gourds, or Pumpkins {Cucurbit a pepo- 
ovifera). 
An interesting class, growing freely and producing 
an abundance of ornamental fruits in a variety of 
forms. The colouring of some varieties is remarkably 
fine. Cultivate in a similar manner to Vegetable 
Marrows. The smaller fruited varieties are also 
adapted for cultivation on rough poles ; in this way 
they produce quite a unique ornamental effect. 
Mammoth or Hundredweight, pale orange colour, 
beautifully netted, enormous size ... Per pkt. 1/- 
Ornamental Varieties, choicest mixed ... Per pkt. 6d. 
Kohl Rabi, or Turnip-Rooted Cab- 
bage ( Brassica oleracea Caulo rapo ). 
Sow the seed thinly in rows any time from March 
to June, and when the plants are about 2 inches high 
transplant into rows 12 to 18 inches apart, with 
about 9 inches between the plants. The roots are 
cooked and eaten similar to turnips. 
Per pkt. Per oz. 
Early Green, greenish white flesh, early, s. d. s. d. 
delicate flavour ... ... ... 0 6 1 0 
Early Purple, similar to preceding, except 
in colour ... ... ... ... 0 6 10 
Maize, or Sweet Corn. 
A favourite dish on the Continent and in America. 
The seed may be sown indoors and planted out after 
frost has gone, or sown out of doors in a sheltered 
position. The cobs, which are cooked and served 
whole, have a sweet nutty flavour. 
Clibrans’ Selected Per pkt. 1/- 
Mustard ( Sinapis alba). 
Sow at intervals of a week, from March to September, 
in the open ground, and during the winter months 
in frames. 
Fine White, the best and most useful for Salads, 
Per oz. 3d., per pint 1/6, per quart 3/-. 
Rhubarb Seed ( Rheum hibrinum). 
Sow in April on a warm sheltered border, and plant 
out in deep, well-trenched ground when plants are 
sufficiently strong. 
Mixed, per packet, 6d. For Rhubarb Roots, see p. 30. 
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