Carters’ Dwarf Nasturtions as Bedding Plants. 
No. 
823 . 
824. 
No. 
825 
826 
S27 
828 
829 
830 
831 
833 
The whole of these beautiful Nasturtions originated at our Essex Seed Farms 
Photographed front Nature and Copyrighted by J. C. <5^ Co. 
NASTURTION—EMPRESS OF INDIA. 
Nasturtion (Tropseolum Majus). This is an instance of the 
supremacy of the Vox populi. A true Nasturtion, Ex. Water Cress, 
an officinal plant, belongs to the N. O. Crvciferce, and the name 
Indian Cress, given the Tropaolum Majus , probably accounts for 
the transfusion of names, as the leaves of both are edible and 
salutary. Be that as it may, the present nomenclature of Nasturtion 
is indelible, and it would be mere folly to attempt to subvert the 
universal habit of the gardening world. Those who recollect the 
ordinary garden Nasturtion of “ sixty years since,” can best appreciate 
the immense advance which has been made in the colour, habit 
and beauty of these most invaluable adjuncts to every garden ; 
and we are gratified to think that the greater number of new 
varieties now in cultivation are the result of our own persistent 
care and attention at our Seed Farms in Essex. A singularly 
pleasing effect is produced by sowing some Godetia, say No. 589, 
page 92, with the Nasturtions. 
No. 823 . Price, in sealed packets, Is. each. 
DARK BLUE-GREEN FOLIAGE VARIETIES. 
s. d. 
Nasturtion Empress of India. This has been justly 
described as a sensation variety ; foliage dark bluish 
green, with flowers of an intense crimson. 
Per oz., 2s. ; in sealed packets, each 1 0 
Nasturtion Scarlet King may be called the “Pet” 
of the Nasturtions ; fine dark foliage, brilliant scarlet 
flowers, well thrown up above the leaves. 
Per oz., Is. 6d. ; per packet 0 6 
CHOICE SHADED FOLIAGE VARIETIES. 
Per oz. 
s. d. 
Chameleon. An eccentric variety of various shades, spotted, 
flamed, and beautifully marked ... ... ••• — 
Golden King. Beautiful rich dark gold colour, distinct 
and handsome ; one of the best .. .. ... ■ 1 6 
King Theodore- Intensely dark crimson or chocolate, the 
deepest in colour of all ; good habit ... ... ... ••• 1 6 
Ladybird. Very pretty and attractive variety, bright golden 
colour with scarlet spot ... ... ••• ■ .16 
Ruby King. Ruby rose, very brilliant when young, a great 
novelty in colour ; effective contrast ... ... ... 1 6 
Spotted King. Rich golden yellow with crimson spot. 
flowers well thrown up ; excellent bedder ... ... ... 1 6 
Dark-leaved Mixed. All varieties. 1 6 
Cloth of Gold. Distinct in its handsome yellow foliage, 
scarlet flower ; bright and effective as a bedder ... ... — 
Per 
packet, 
j. d. 
0 6 
0 6 
0 6 
0 6 
0 6 
0 6 
0 6 
0 6 
ORDINARY GREEN FOLIAGE VARIETIES. 
free 
332 Tom Thumb Beauty. Orange-scarlet, flamed 
334 Torn Thumb Crimson. Dense maroon crimson. 
Hovering, well thrown up compact and handsome... 
33s Crystal Palace Gem. Colour pale sulphur with a carmine 
spot on each petal ; attractive... 
336 Tom Thumb Pearl. Light cream, nearly white. 
337 Tom Thumb Rose. Rose colour, with a bluish tint ; an 
agreeable contrast with other varieties 
338 Tom Thumb Scarlet. The freest bloomer of all this 
section ; colour bright orange-scarlet 
839 Tom Thumb Spotted. Colour dark orange with a 
chocolate spot; effective contrast . 
S40 Tom Thumb Yellow. Fine, clear yellow ; good bedder, 
and a free bloomer ; very good . 
3 ai Dwarf Mixed (Tom Thumb). All colours. 
Per oz. 
d. 
Per 
packet. 
s. d. 
0 3 
10 0 3 
16 0 3 
10 0 3 
10 0 3 
NASTURTIONS, TALL OR CLIMBING. 
Bronze. Singular glossy shade... 
Dark Varieties, mixed 
Light ,, ». 
Mixed Tall, all shades. 
&c. 
Per 
IV- 
07 - 
packet. 
d. 
s. d. 
“ 
0 
0 3 
0 
9 
0 3 
0 
9 
0 3 
0 
6 
0 3 
“We have in full bloom Asters of striking beauty from a packet of your seeds. 
On one I have counted 21 blooms, some three inches across ; the colours are, I think, 
perfect. Trie Zinnias, too, are really magnificent.”— F. E. B. 
“The Stocks, Aster , &c., we had of you did very well, and were greatly 
admired.”—C. A. 
“Your Pr mula and Coleus did well with me last year, and I succeeded in taking 
First Prize for Primulas.” — W. J. B. 
“ The Cockscombs I had from you were the finest ever seen here, one measuring 
24 inche-across.”—VV. II D. 
CARTERS’, 237, 238, & 97, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON.-1900, 
“ My Pansies from last year’s sowing are simply splendid F. E. R. 
“ I got First Prize at our Show for your seedling Pansies.’ —W. E. 
“ As for the Pansies, 1 have had great praise for them. ’— F. W 
“ Pansies grown from your seed last year very much admired.”—J. T. IT. 
« Pansies fine large flowers ; have been admired by all as being the best yet 
seen.” — E. L. 
“ The Pansies I had last year have done well and are making a beautiful 
border.”—E. M. T. 
