CARTERS TESTED SEEDS—CHOICE VEGETABLES. 
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e a I A r\ DBA klTC o - Everyone should enjoy the 
SALAD PLAN I CxC. pleasure of salad several 
days a week, during the summer season. It is a wholesome addi¬ 
tion to more substantial diet, and it is a pity that it is so rarely 
brought to table in an average household. We enumerate a few 
of the known salad plants, with some notes on their cultivation. 
1253 Cardoon.—This vegetable is grown for its edible midrib, and 
must be blanched in the same manner as Celery. The seed should 
be sown in the spring where the plants are to remain in drills 
3 ft. apart, covering the seed about 1 in. When the plants make 
a showing thin out to 1 ft. apart. 
Celeriac, Carters Improved See page 14. 
1300 Chervil is used for seasoning some and mixing in salads. It is 
grown from seed sown in spring and in summer for successional 
crops. The soil should be rich and light. Sow seed in shallow 
drills and shake over the surface. When the leaves have grown 
an inch or two, cut off for use as required. 
HERBS _In °^ en d a y s careful housewives had an herb 
■ " t, " % **^* garden, and the drying and packing of herbs was an 
important duty, as it was recognized that the flavouring of most 
dishes depended on a supply of clean, well-cured herbs. No house¬ 
hold is complete without an Herb Garden. 
No. 
1296 Balm (Melissa officinalis ).—The leaves are used for making 
balm wine and tea. 
1297 Basil, Sweet (Ocimurn basilicum ).—The leaves are used for fla¬ 
vouring soups, stews, etc. 
1298 Basil, Bush (Osiwum basilicum ).—The most compact and use¬ 
ful form of this valuable herb. Equally suitable for growing in 
pots or open ground. Sow seed in early spring in boxes and 
transplant in early summer to open ground. For winter use cut 
growth when in bloom and tie in bunches, which may be dried 
in an airy position. 
548 Chicory.—Chicory is so easily grown and so useful that it should 
receive more attention from those who desire to grow salads. Sow 
in late spring in the open ground, and thin out to about a foot 
apart, water well in dry weather. With the change to a colder sea¬ 
son, the leaves decay and nearly all drop off. The roots are then 
lifted, placed in boxes of rich sandy soil, leaving crown well above 
the surface. After a good watering these boxes are stood in a dark 
place, and in a few weeks, some nicely blanched leaves wiil be fit 
to gather. 
1301 Corn Salad or Lambs’ Lettuce.—This is a hardy annual, and 
in great demand as a salad plant on the Continent. In France it 
is preferred, admired, and relished in winter and spring instead 
of Lettuce, but it is not nearly so highly appreciated in America 
as it deserves. For early use sow in frames or in boxes and place 
in slight heat. For summer sow in a sunny spot outdoors. 
Price of the above .. .. & oz. £ oz. £ oz. 1 oz. 
.10 .15 .25 .40 
Dandelion.—A useful salad plant. The roots are grown in a similar 
manner to Chicory, and large quantities of the blanched leaves 
are sold in the market. 
1303 Improved Large.—Leaves broad and fleshy; very tender. 
1304 French.—Leaves finely cut; mild and tender. 
Price of the above .. £ oz. £ oz. £ oz. 1 oz. £ lb. 
.15 .25 .40 .75 2.75 
1309 Purslain, Golden.—A succulent plant and raised from seed, 
which mav be sown in light garden soil on a warm sheltered bor¬ 
der in a bed, and attended to in the same way as Chervil. 
1310 Purslain, Green.—Same treatment as golden. 
1311 Rampion.—A plant producing a spindle-shaped root of light 
colour and of agreeable flavour. It may be raised from seed if 
sown in a bed in an open warm aspect and in good soil. Water 
well in dry weather. The plants will be ready for use in November. 
Price of the above .. .. • • £ oz. £ oz. 1 oz. 
.10 .15 .25 
1319 Whitloef.—A distant variety of Chicory, largely grown in Eu¬ 
rope, and chiefly noted for the quality of its leaves. 
Price . £ oz. £ oz. £ oz. 1 oz. 
.10 .15 .25 .40 
1299 Borage (Borago officinalis ). —The leaves are used for flavouring, 
and the flowers are rich in honey. 
1305 Fennel (Anethum foeniculum ).—The leaves are used for making 
sauces. 
1306 Lavender (Lavendula spica .)—The flowers are dried and used by 
the housewife for scenting the linen. 
1307 Pot Marjoram (i Origanum vulgare ).—Sow in spring or autumn. 
The growth from spring-sown plants may be used during the same 
season. 
1308 Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum marjorana )The fresh and dried 
leaves and young shoots are used for seasoning. 
1312 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ).—The aromatic leaves are 
used for seasoning. 
1313 Sage.— Used extensively for seasoning. 
1314 Savory, Summer. l The leaves and flowers are used for sea- 
1315 Savory, Winter. J soning soups and dressings. 
1316 Sorrel, Broad-leaved. 
1317 Sorrel, Winter. 
S Very easy to grow; the leaves are of 
fine flavour, and can be boiled and 
served like Spinach. 
1318 Thyme (Thymus vulgaris).— The leaves are used for seasoning 
and are also made into tea for nervous headaches. 
1320 Wormwood ( Artemisia absinthium) .—Is used medicinally, and if 
planted in poultry yards is found very beneficial. 
Price of the above .. .. £ oz. £ oz. £ oz. 1 oz. 
.10 .15 .25 .40 
1294 Dill ( Anthem gravcdens )—The seeds have an aromatic odour and 
pungent taste. They are used as a condiment and for pickling 
with Cucumber. 
1293 Peppermint ( Mentha piperita). 
1291 Mint Green ( Mentha vert). —The leaves are dried and crushed 
and used for making mint sauce and for flavouring Potatoes, 
Peas, etc. 
1292 Spearmint ( Mentha viridis). —Used as above. 
Price of the above Per Packet .25 
Price Price 
3.50 CARTERS “EXHIBITORS” BOX OF VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR PRIZE WINNING. 3.50 
Peas— 
£ pt. Little Marvel. 
£ pt. Gradus. 
£ pt. Daisy. 
Beans— 
£ pt. Earlv Golden Wax Dwarf. 
£ pt. Bush Lima. 
Beet— 
£ oz. Crimson Ball. 
£ oz. Egyptian Turnip Rooted. 
Cabbage— 
1 pkt. Carters Heartwell. 
1 pkt. Carters Beefheart. 
Corn— 
£ pt. Carters Improved Sweet 
£ pt. Carters Golden Bantam. 
Cauliflower— 
1 pkt. Snowball. 
Carrot— 
1 Pkt. Summer Favourite. 
1 pkt. Carters Improved Early Horn. 
Celery— 
1 pkt. Paris Golden. 
1 pkt. Solid Ivory. 
Cucumber— 
1 pkt. Carters Outdoor. 
Lettuce— 
1 pkt. Carters Holborn Standard. 
1 pkt. Grand Rapids. 
Leek— 
1 pkt. Carters Holborn Model. 
Melon— 
1 pk. Musk Melon. 
Onion— 
1 pkt. Carters Yellow Globe 
1 pkt. Carters Ailsa Craig. 
Parsley— 
1 pkt. Carters Champion Moss Curled. 
Parsnip — 
1 pkt. Carters Maltese. 
Spinach— 
1 pkt. The Carter. 
Squash— 
1 pkt. Hubbard Improved. 
Tomato— 
1 pkt. Carters Sunrise. 
Turnip— 
1 pkt. Carters Little Marvel. 
Price 
2.50 
Price 
CARTERS AMATEUR BOX OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 2.50 
3 var. Peas. 
2 var. Beans. 
2 pkts. Beet. 
1 pkt. Brussels Sprouts. 
2 pkts. Cabbage. 
2 pkts. Carrot. 
1 pkt. Endive. 
1 pkt. Celery. 
1 pkt. Leek. 
1 pkt. Cress. 
1 pkt. Lettuce. 
2 pkts. Sweet Corn. 
1 pkt. Onion. 
1 pkt. Cucumber. 
1 pkt. Parsley. 
1 pkt. Parsnip. 
2 pkts. Radish. 
1 pkt. Squash, 
1 pkt. Spinach. 
2 pkts. Turnips. 
Collections of Vegetable Seeds sent by express only. 
Fcr Collections of Flower Seeds, see page 86. 
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