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CANNELLS’ SEED GUIDE, 1914 
CANNELLS’ EXHIBITION GIANT COS. 
LETTUCE. 
Cannells’ Collections of Lettuce. 
CABBAGE VARIETIES. Peroz.-s. d. 
The six most useful kinds for succession, one packet of each 
» three ,, ,, „ „ 
cos yari?:ties. 
The six most useful kinds for succession, one packet of each 
three 
LEEK. * 
CULTURE- For an early crop sow in a pot, pan, or box, early in 
February, and place in a frame or a slightly-heated place, and when the 
plants are 3 or 4 inches high, prick out in a sheltered position or frame 
in rich soil. Here they are to remain until good-sized plants are formed, 
and then transplanted to their permanent quarters. Leeks of very fine 
quality and good enough for ordinary use, may be obtained from seed 
sown the first week in March, broadcast, on a warmer boarder, and 
• over lightly with mellow soil. Transplant, when large enough, in rows 
IS inches apart, and about S inches in the row. Prepare trenches and 
earth up in the same way as Celery. Use mineral manure. 
CANNELLS’ MAMMOTH—A superior kind, very hardy, 
blanches well, and grows to a large size; a 
splendid exhibition variety . 4d. and 0 8 
Champion This Leek has gained many honours 6d. and 1 0 
The Lyon V thoroughly distinct variety, matures early, 
grows to a great size and weight without coarseness. Tne 
white part, when blanched, often exceeds 16 inches in length 
and 9 inches in circumference ... ... ... Gd. and 1 0 
Giant Ay ton Castle—A very large and fine variety 3d. and 0 6 
Musselburg Large Scotch ; finest stoek .. 3d. and 0 6 
Other varieties can be supplied. For Plants, see page 19. 
CULTURE—Sow from the first week in March till September for succession. 
When 3 inches high, remove the strongest plants to prepared ground, and plant them 
in rows from 1 to 2 feet apart, according to size. For spring use sow in autumn, 
prick out in frames, and transplant early. After being planted they should never be 
allowed to suffer from [the want of water. For very early use sow a little under 
glass during February. 
COS VARIETIES. 
Per pkt. 
CANNELLS’ EXHIBITION GIANT COS — Larger and finer s. d. 
(w-^in every way than the best types of Cos Lettuce 3d. and 0 6 
ECLIPSE COS — Distinct. The dwarfest Cos Lettuce, and 
•^produces a firm, crisp heart, quicker than oilier sorts ... 1 0 
Bath CoS (Black Seeded) — Best for autumn sowing, 3d. and 0 6 
Paris White— Of immense size and superior quality ... 0 4 
Hick’S Hardy White —Suitable for sowing in autumn, 3d and 0 6 
Par Excellence -Requires no tying; very crisp and compact, 
precedes the Paris White Co* by about ten days 6d. and 
Other varieties can be supplied. 
CABBAGE VARIETIES. 
CANNELLS’ DEFIANCE - V grand variety ; large compact 
heads, turns in very early, free from all bitter or strong 
flavour, eats crisp and sweet; splendid for exhibition. A 
useful summer variety ... . f*d. and 
All the Year Round —Fine white, does not run to seed ; 
a good winter variety ... ... 3d. and 
Improved Early Paris Market —The best forcing Lettuce, 
turns in very quickly, and forms close he^ts 3d. and 
Hardy Hammersmith Excellent variety for winter 
CANNELLS’ EYNSFORD DRUMHEAD V line whiti 
variety, medium sized compact hearts, crisp and sweet 
Commodore Nutt — Small, compact habit, splendid flavour... 
Continuity — Invaluable for withstanding dry seasons 6d. and 
Drumhead or Malta— A large variety for summer use 
New York Folds in very nicely, excellent flavour. It is not a 
forcing variety, one of the best for summer use 3d. and 0 6 
Stanstead Park— Largest and host to stand the. winter, 3d. and 0 6 
Tom Thumb or Tennis Ball Close compact heads, stands 
the winter well, also dry weather . ... 3d. and 0 6 
Per oz. 
s. d. 
1 0 
Other Varieties can be supplied. For plants see page 19. 
