THE USE OF BEAN SEEDS AS FLAGEOLETS AND HARICOTS. 
Flageolets. 
Flageolets is the name given to the seeds of certain types of Dwarf and Climbing Beans when used in a state intermediate between 
the green pods (Haricots verts) and the fully ripe seeds (Haricots secs), and they are strongly to be recommended for culinary purposes. 
The use of Bean seeds as Flageolets, although so little known in this county y, is very largely practised abroad, and in the vegetable markets 
of many French towns the shelling of the beans from the semi-ripe pods by women, in readiness for cooking in the manner of green peas, 
is a very familiar sight. The seeds of almost all varieties are suitable for use in this way, irrespectivé of colour, as this is not developed 
as would be the case if the seeds were quite ripe. 

Haricots. ° . 
As is generally known, the term Haricot is given by our French neighbours to all types of Beans, except those of the English Broad 
Bean class. In this country, however, the word Haricot has invariably been applied to the dried seeds of certain Dwarf and 
Climbing Beans, notably those which are white, usually to be obtained of the grocer. Yet the use of Bean seeds as Haricots need not be 
restricted to the white-seeded kinds; and whilst almost any variety may be used, the most popular are those which produce self-coloured 
seeds, such as white, green, or the-various shades of brown. These beans possess a high food value and have proved of the utmost service 
in seasons when vegetables have been scarce. The varieties named below are specially suitable for growing for winter use. Sow early in 
May and treat the plants as advised for French Beans. The pods should not be removed from the plants until the seeds are thoroughly ripe. 
Dwarf Varieties. 
For descriptions and prices see page 19. 
Sutton’s Plentiful Sutton’s Reliance Sutton’s Everbearing Dutch Brown-seeded Bean 
Sutton’s Forcing Sutton’s White Haricot Sutton’s Creen Cem 
Climbing Varieties. 
For descriptions and prices see page 21, 
Sutton’s Earliest of All, Sutton’s Climbing Haricot, and Sutton’s Princess of Wales. 
ARTICHOKE. 
(Cynara Scolymus.) French, Artichaut. 
Cultural Notes.—Seed may be sown in February in boxes of light soil, or in the open ground in March or April. In the former case, put in 
the seeds one inch deep and four inches apart, and start them in gentle heat. Grow on the seedlings steadily, and thoroughly harden off preparatory to 
planting out at the end of April. Give the plants a space of three to four feet apart each way. Under favourable conditions the plants will produce 
heads in the following August, September, and October. In the second year, the heads will be formed during June and July. Therefore, by sowing 
seed annually and keeping two plots going, a supply of heads may be obtained from June until October. In the open ground, sow in March or April, 
in drills one foot apart. Thin out the plants to four inches apart in the rows and allow them to stand until the following spring, when they may be 
transplanted to permanent beds. Globe Artichokes may also be grown from suckers planted out in April. 
Sutton’s Selected Large Creen. Visitorsto Paris have Creen Clobe. Excellent for general culture ae per packet, ls. 

doubtless observed the splendid specimens of Artichoke in the Purple Clobe. uch esteemed in France Is 
markets and shops. Our seed is saved from the finest strain ‘ v oy ‘< , 
and yields the best results. Crop failed. Globe Artichoke plants are offered on page 65. 
The Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is not produced from seed. Tubers of Sutton’s White and Sutton’s Rose Jerusalem 
Artichokes and of the old Purple variety are offered on page 65. 
ASPARAGUS. 
(Asparagus officinalis.) French, Asperge. 
Cultural Notes.—<Asparagus may be obtained either by sowing seed or from transplanted roots. Under favourable conditions a plantation will 
stand for several years, and the crop therefore justifies the best possible cultivation. | Where the soil is sufficiently deep, and the drainage perfect, 
Asparagus may be grown on the flat, allowing a distance of eighteen inches between the rows. But on heavy ground raised beds are necessary, in 
order to assist rere and promote a greater degree of warmth in winter. Raised beds offer the further advantage of an increased depth of soil for 
root development. Lay out the land in beds three feet wide with two-feet alleys between. The ground should be deeply dug or trenched in autumn, 
at the same time adding the requisite manure. Leave the surface roughly exposed to the disintegrating effects of winter and break down to a fine tilth 
in spring. April is a good time for sowing. Put down the line at nine inches from the edge on both sides of the bed, and at intervals of fifteen to 
eighteen inches in the rows, dibble holes one inch deep, dropping two or three seeds in each. When the ‘grass’ has grown about six inches high, 
only the strongest plant must be left at each station. Cutting may commence in the third year, provided that the treatment is liberal. For those 
who wish to secure Asparagus in a shorter time than is possible from seed, crowns may be planted at the end of March or in April. The distances apart 
given for sowing seeds apply also to the spacing of plants. It is important that the roots be fully extended, and when in position the crowns should, be 
about five inches below the surface. 

Detailed directions for growing Asparagus, including the French method of producing giant blanched sticks, are given in our book on 
‘The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers from Seeds and Roots.’ Price 10s. 6d. net. See page 70. 
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Sutton’s Giant French. Although many of our customers Sutton’s Perfection. A decided improvement on the well- 
prefer Asparagus moderate in size, others appreciate the im- known Reading Giant; grows to a large size, and is equally good 
mense sticks which are common in Paris and can occasionally for exhibition and market purposes. Flavour delicious. Very 
be purchased at high prices in London. By sowing seed of productive and strongly recommended. ... per ounce, Is. 6d. 
Sutton’s Giant French and following the special cultural 
instructions given in our Book on Gardening, sticks equal in | Veitch’s Early Giant. Very large, distinct, early, and productive 
size to those imported from France may be grown in this variety. The seed has been saved from-selected plants. Award of 
COUNTY Wyn. ee ~~ ... per packet, 1s.; ounce, 1s. 9d. Merit, Royal Horticultural Society awe isis per packet, Is. 
‘Sutton’s Reading Giant. Large and vigorous in growth, Connover’s Colossal. Very large and early... per ounce, 8d. 
early, and first-rate in flavour a Ay per ounce, 10d. Asparagus plants are offered on page 65. 



SUTTON & SONS, Seed Growers and Merchants, READING, ENGLAND. 
