CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS 
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RUNNER BEANS 
Sow from May till end of June, in deep rich soil that has 
been well cultivated. Sow the seed 2 ins. deep and 6 ins. apart, 
and if the plants are thinned out 12 ins. apart the crop will be 
heavier. 
Per Pint. 
CHAMPION SCARLET, good for general 
purposes, and for the exhibition table ... 1/3 
SCARLET RUNNER, the well-known old 
variety ... ... ... ... ... ... 1 /— . 
SCARLET EMPEROR ( Specially Selected 
Stock), enormous long pods ... ... ... 1/3 
PAINTED LADY, very early and prolific; 
red and white flowers ... ... ... 1/3 
PRIZEWINNER, immensely long pods; a 
fine variety; has distinct speckled seeds; 
good for exhibition ... ... ... ... 1/3 
ASPARAGUS 
Sow in April, 2 ins. deep. Thin out when 6 ins. high to 
about 15 ins. apart. 
Per Oz. 
CONNOVER’S COLOSSAL, the largest 
and finest variety ... ... ... ... 6d. 
ARTICHOKE. 2/- 
BEET 
The secret of success lies in a well-trenched, well-manured 
ground, that has been prepared for a previous crop. An early 
sowing of round varieties may be made towards the end of April 
for an early crop, and the sowings for the main-crop made the 
middle to the end of May. 
Per Oz. 
CHAPLIN’S SELECTED, a fine long Beet; 
excellent colour and flavour ... ... ... 1/- 
CHELTENHAM GREEN-LEAVED, long, 
medium size, greenish-bronze foliage ... 6d. 
COVENT GARDEN, selected, dark red; 
long, splendid shape ... ... ... ... 4d. 
CRIMSON GLOBE, fine dark crimson ... 4d. 
DELL’S BLACK-LEAVED or BELVOIR 
CASTLE, good culinary variety, and useful 
for garden decoration on account of its 
handsome dark foliage ... ... ... 4d. 
EGYPTIAN TURNIP-ROOTED, early; 
the best for shallow soils ... ... ... 4d. 
MODEL RED GLOBE, one of the best 
round Beets; handsome, deep-coloured 
roots ... ... ... ... ... ... 4d. 
SILVER, or SEA-KALE BEET, the mid¬ 
ribs of the leaves are used as a substitute 
for Sea Kale ... ... ... ... ... 4d. 
SPINACH BEET, an excellent substitute for 
Spinach ... ... ... ... ... 4d. 
BORECOLE or KALE 
Sow end of March till early May, and when large enough 
transplant out 18 to 24 ins. apart. 
Per Oz. 
ASPARAGUS KALE, excellent if gathered 
young and served as Asparagus ... ... 6d. 
COTTAGER’S KALE, hardy, late; good 
flavour... ... ... ... ... ... 6d. 
DRUMHEAD, hearts like a Cabbage; the 
broad leaves are almost equal to Asparagus; 
strongly recommended ... ... ... 6d. 
Borecole or Kale ( continued ) 
Per Oz. 
DWARF GREEN CURLED, very hardy ... 6d. 
IMPROVED HEARTING, extremely hardy; 
sow in August; hearts like a Cabbage ... 6d. 
TALL GREEN CURLED, tall-growing 
variety. 6d. 
BROCCOLI 
A good retentive soil, in an open situation, is necessary for 
the success of this important crop. Autumn and spring varieties 
should be sown end of March, and the later sorts during April 
and May.. When large enough transplant from 2 to 2 £ ft. apart, 
seeing to it that the plants are quite firm in the ground. 
For Cutting in September, October, and 
November. 
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GIANT LATE WHITE AUTUMN, a 
grand triple selected stock; fine white 
heads ... ... ... ... ... ... 1/- 
MICH2ELMAS WHITE, a useful variety to 
follow Cauliflower ... ... ... ... 1/— 
VEITCH ’S SELF-PROTECTING, useful 
for late autumn ... ... ... ... 1/— 
For Cutting in December and January. 
Per Oz. 
ADAMS’ EARLY WHITE, hardy, and 
of robust growth; fine white heads ... 1/- 
EARLY PURPLE SPROUTING, dark 
purple Sprouts, of fine flavour ... ... 6d. 
SNOW’S WINTER WHITE, large white 
heads; best for winter ... ... ... 1 /- 
WHITE SPROUTING, IMPROVED, a 
useful late variety ... ... ... ... 1 /- 
For Cutting from March to June. 
APRIL QUEEN, large white heads ... 1/- 
CATTELL’S ECLIPSE, hardy; fine close 
heads ... ... ... ... ... ... 1/— 
LATE QUEEN (Sutton’s), excellent late 
variety, produces good heads in May and 
June ... ... ... ... ... ... 1/- 
LATE PURPLE SPROUTING. 6d. 
LEAMINGTON, a good self-protecting 
variety ... ... ... ... ... ... 1/- 
METHVEN’S JUNE, a splendid late variety 
with firm, compact, pure white heads ... 1/- 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
An early sowing may be made on a mild hotbed, about the 
middle of February, and successive sowings during March in the 
open ground. Transplant 4 ins. apart, and when large enough 
re-transplant into permanent quarters 2 to 2} ft. apart, planting 
firmly. 
Per Oz. 
CHAPLIN’S SELECTED, produces large, 
firm Sprouts in abundance; grand for 
exhibition ... ... ... ... ... 1/— 
COVENT GARDEN SELECTED, sprouts 
solid and even, and of superior quality ... 6d. 
EVESHAM SPECIAL, extra fine stock; 
prolific and good ... ... ... ... 9d. 
THE DARLINGTON, a fine variety, recom¬ 
mended ... ... ... ... ... 9d. 
