CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS 
CUCUMBERS 
Sow the seed singly and plunge in a warm bed. The soil 
should be moist enough so that no water will be needed until 
the seeds germinate; when the plants are in rough leaf admit 
air, and finally plant in rich turfy loam and well-decayed manure. 
The ridge varieties should be sown end of April, on a warm bed, 
and after hardening plant out early in June. 
Per Pkt. 
FRAME VARIETIES. 
COVENT GARDEN FAVOURITE, fine 
medium green variety, lightly spined; very 
little handle; prolific and good. 
6d., 1/-, and 1/6 
IMPROVED TELEGRAPH, a grand re¬ 
selected stock; reliable for summer or 
winter use ... ... ... 6d. and 1/— 
ROCHFORD’S, long dark green fruit, 
excellent quality ... ... 6d., 1/—, and 1/6 
TENDER AND TRUE, dark green, of 
great length; splendid exhibition variety. 
6d. and 1/— 
RIDGE VARIETIES. 
LONG GREEN PRFCKLY, very hardy ... 3d. 
STOCKWOOD RIDGE, from 12 to 15 ins. 
long; hardy and prolific ... ... ... 3d. 
ENDIVE 
Sow in April for early crop and in succession until August 
in shallow drills about 6 ins. apart. Transplant when large 
enough to about 12 to 15 ins. apart. Protect with mats, etc., 
during severe weather. To blanch, tie up like Lettuce, or lightly 
cover over with clean straw or hay. 
Per Oz. 
GREEN CURLED, most suitable for general 
crop ... ... ... ... ... ... 6d. 
MOSS CURLED, beautifully curled, of 
Moss-like appearance ... ... ... 6d. 
LEEK 
An early sowing may be made end of January or beginning 
of February in gentle heat, afterwards transplanting into boxes 
in good soil, about 3 ins. apart. Thoroughly harden and plant 
out by middle of April. Later sowings should be made in March, 
and also in shallow drills outdoors in April and May. Transplant 
into shallow drills about 18 ins. apart and 6 ins. between the 
plants. Treated like Celery they make grand roots for exhibition. 
Per Oz. 
INTERNATIONAL PRIZE, one of the 
finest; attains great size and weight ... 1/— 
SCOTCH or MUSSELBURGH (True Stock), 
best for general use ... ... ... ... 9d. 
THE LYON, the largest variety; matures 
early and is very hardy ... ... ... 1 /— 
LETTUCE 
The first sowings should be made in January, in a warm 
frame, and successional sowings in a warm and sheltered position 
outdoors from March to end of July. Transplant as required in 
a moderately rich soil. 
Varieties marked * are suitable for winter use and should 
be sown in August. 
Per Oz. 
CABBAGE VARIETIES. 
*ALL THE YEAR ROUND, white solid 
hearts, compact; crisp eating ... ... 9d. 
CONTINUITY, excellent for dry seasons ... 9d. 
DRUMHEAD or MALTA (Improved), 
excellent for summer use ... ... ... 6d. 
MARKET FAVOURITE, early and long¬ 
standing ... ... ... ... ... 1/_ 
Lettuce ( continued ) 
Per Oz. 
SILVER BALL, large hearts; firm and crisp 1/- 
TOM THUMB, small, but compact and solid 6d. 
WEBB’S WONDERFUL, large, hearts well 
and stands dry weather ... ... ... 8d. 
COS VARIETIES. 
BALLOON GIANT, very fine quality; large, 
close hearts . ..* ... ... ... ... 9d. 
*BATH or BROWN, a fine winter variety ... 9d. 
*HICKS ’ HARDY WHITE, excellent 
winter variety, producing fine hearts ... 9d. 
*LOBJOIT’S GREEN COS, suitable for 
sowing in frames in October, and also for 
spring sowing; self-folding variety ... ... 1/— 
PARIS GIANT WHITE (Selected), a most 
reliable long-standing main-crop variety ... 9d. 
VAUX’S SELF-FOLDING GREEN, 
hardy, and long-standing ... ... ... 1/— 
WINTER DENSITY, semi-cos, dark green 
variety; hardy, and of fine flavour ... 1/— 
MELON 
Sow from January to end of May, in steady bottom heat, 
for succession. An even temperature of 75 to 80 degrees is 
desirable, and the young plants should be planted in a well- 
prepared mixture of turfy loam, well-rotted cow dung or horse 
manure, and leaves. 
BEST VARIETIES.per pkt., 1/-to 2/6 
MUSHROOMS 
Break the cake of Mushroom Spawn into pieces about the 
size of a walnut, and push the pieces firmly into the manure 
about 10 ins. apart, and cover w'ith straw. If the beds become 
dry, water with a fine hose, but be careful not to over-water. 
Success to a great extent depends upon .lie careful observance 
of the moisture of the bed, which should be neither too dry nor 
too sodden. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN, best quality, direct from 
manufacturers. Per Brick, 8d.; per Bushel of 
16 Bricks, 7/6. 
MUSTARD 
Sow at intervals of a week, from March to September, in 
open ground, and in frames during winter. 
FINE WHITE ... ... per lb., 1/6; per oz., 2d. 
ONION 
A deep rich soil is necessary for success, and it should be 
well worked and heavily manured the previous autumn. For 
exhibition, sow in boxes early in January in frames, and thoroughly 
harden off before planting out. The main-crop may be sown in 
March. It is desirable the ground should be sufficiently dry, 
so that a good seed-bed can be made. 
Per Oz. 
FOR SPRING SOWING. 
AILSA CRAIG (Selected Stock), very large 
and handsome ... ... ... ... 1/6 
BEDFORDSHIRE CHAMPION, heavy 
cropper, and good keeper . . 1/- 
HURST’S IMPROVED MONARCH, a 
perfect yellow globular bulb; one of the 
finest keeping Onions in cultivation ... 1/6 
JAMES’ KEEPING, a good keeping variety 9d. 
