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ONIONS FOR SPRING SOWING. 
Carters’ Holborn Onion is equally valuable for exhibition 
and for table purposes. Perfect in shape, it grows to a large size, and is distinct in 
colour of skin Irom other Globe varieties. It is a capital keeper, and the delicate 
flavour nearly approaches that of the imported Spanish Onions sold by Grocers and 
Fruiterers. May also he sown in the Autumn See Illustration opposite. 
In sealed packets, Is. 6d. per packet. 
Carters’ Tennis Ball. 
-This magnificent Onion is specially 
adapted for early sowing : the flavour is mild and delicate, and as an Exhibition 
variety in Summer it is invaluable. 
In sealed packets, Is. 6d. per packet. 
Carters' Pearl Pickier- 
-This is the genuine miniature 
Onion that is preserved in white vinegar, and found on the tables at the leading 
hotels. 
In sealed packets, Is. 6d. per packet. 
Carters’ Long Keeper • —Will remain sound the year round 
if properly kept. 
In sealed packets, price Is. 6d. per packet. 
• —Carters’ Re-selected Strain. See Illustration 
opposite. We otter a very fine strain of this popular Onion, which, on account 
of its distinct shape, is in great demand amongst exhibitors of vegetables. It is 
a good keeper, and to those who like an Onion raw, we recommend it on 
account of its acceptable pungent flavour. Suitable for autumn or spring sowing. 
In sealed packets, price 2 s. 6d. per packet. 
Per oz.— s. d. 
Carters’ Giant White Tripoli • —Especially 
suitable for culinary purposes and exhibition, on account of its beautiful 
silvery-white skin and mild and agreeable flavour, a rather tender onion 
on heavy soils ; ripens very early ... ... ... ... Is. per packet 1 6 
Ailsa Craig 
Carters’ Silver Ball 
• —A pretty, medium-sized white Onion of 
fine texture and mild flavour. It makes a nice contrast on the exhibition table. 
In sealed packets, price Is. 6d. per packet. 
Carters’ White Spanish •—A Re-seleeted Stock. 
A perfect form of the Banbury type. It grows to a great size, is very even, 
and of good flavour ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 10 
WHITE SPANISH. Ordinary .- 9 
ROUSHAM PARK HERO . 10 
DEPTFORD .- 6 
STRASBURG .- 6 
JAMES’ KEEPING.- 10 
WHITE INTERMEDIATE.1 0 
BROWN GLOBE .1 0 
MAGNUM BONUM.- 9 
BEDFORDSHIRE CHAMPION.1 0 
COVENT GARDEN PICKLING .1 3 
WHITE GLOBE .1 0 
GIANT ZITTAU .1 0 
READING.„ . - 8 
IMPROVED READING .1 6 
BROWN SPANISH.- 8 
BLOOD-RED.—-Splendid, extra-deep blood-red colour . - 10 
NASEBY MAMMOTH .1 0 
NUNEHAM PARK.—Of fine quality . -10 
BANBURY IMPROVED . 1 6 
ANGLO-SPANISH 1 0 
THE QUEEN. —A miniature white variety. per packet, Is. 1 6 
CRANSTON’S EXCELSIOR.— The true variety... per packet, Is. 
ONIONS FOR AUTUMN SOWING. 
These varieties, if sown in Spring, will also produce a good crop, but the Onions will not be so large as if sown 
in the Autumn and transplanted. 
Carters’ Record. — The Champion 
Illustration, page 47. 
Exhibition 
In sealed packets, price 2 s. each. 
Onion. 
See 
Carters’ White Emperor »—Unquestionably the finest 
form of flat Onion in cultivation, with silvery-white skin and flesh of a most 
agreeable mild flavour. It reaches a larger size than any of the flat white 
varieties, sometimes measuring twenty inches in circumference. 
In sealed packets, Is. 6d. per packet. 
“ I am pleased to inform you of my success in obtaining a prize with your White 
Emperor Onion. They grew to an enormous size and weight, and considering 
the dry season and poorness of our soil, we were extremely pleased with them.”—J. Y. 
Carters’ Golden Globe Tripoli .—A large variety, 
similar size to the Giant Rocca; it stands our uncertain climate quite as well 
as the ' ;h types, and the flavour is excellent. The skin is of a transparent 
go! dc i- iw colour, and it will be found invaluable in exhibition collections. 
Suitable both for Autumn and Spring sowing. 
In sealed packets, Is. 6d. per packet. 
Carters’ Autumn Giant. —A very large white-skinned 
Onion, specially selected for exhibition purposes. 
In sealed packets, price Is- 6d- per packet. 
Giant Rocea, 
—The original variety 
Per oz. — s. d. 
... 1 0 
“ At the Royal Show, held at Leicester, I purchased from your stand a packet 
of your Giant Rocca Onion of Naples. I must say that I believe every seed 
germinated, and now I have the best bed of Onions in the neighbourhood.”—J. B. 
“ I have pleasure in sending half-a-dozen onions with which I took First 
Prize at our local show. They were admired by everybody as the best seen 
anywhere this year.”—F. B. 
Giant Blood-Red Rocca of Naples. 
—The hardiest and best ; grows to a large size ; mild flavour 
Is. and Is. 6d. per packet. 
The following varieties can also be supplied, per ounce :— 
Danvers’ Yellow. 
Lisbon . 
White Portugal. 
Globe Tripoli . 
Trebons . 
Red Mammoth Tripoli. 
Large Red Italian . 
Silver-Skin. 
Giant Madeira . •- . 
Early White Naples.—Very early . 
Large Red Genoa.— Of extraordinary quick growth. 
Giant Lemon Rocca .Is. and Is. 6d. per packet. 
- 9 
- 6 
- 8 
- 10 
1 0 
- 10 
- 9 
1 0 
1 0 
- 9 
- 10 
King 
PUMPKIN. 
of the Mammoths 
—A giant form of Mammoth Pumpkin 
... Price Is. per packet 
CARTERS’, 237, 238, & 97, HIGH HOLBORN, LONDON.-1901. 
