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Of  FinestSelected^trains 
andTested ‘Growth 
BARR  S  DWARF  EARLY  “  HERALD ’*  MARROWFAT 
PEA,  a  very  valuable  Pea,  coming  in  with  n’iUiam  the  First 
and  other  earliest  round  Peas;  and  bearing  a  profusion  of 
large,  well-tilled  pods,  containing  eight  to  ten  Peas  of  rich, 
-de  icious  flavour  ;  sturdy  branching  habit,  height  10  to  12 
inches.  Per  quart,  3  6 ;  per  pint,  2 
BARRS  THICK-FLESHED  TOMATO,  surp.assing  all 
Tomatoes  in  depth  of  fruit,  solidity  of  flesh,  and  heavy 
cropping  qualities;  the  fruit  is  large,  smooth,  and  blight 
scarlet.  Per  packet,  1 
BARR'S  “  LONG-KEEPER  ”  ONION,  a  very  fine  selection 
of  semi-flat  brown  Spanish  Onion,  of  barge  size,  mild  flavour, 
and  a  grand  keeper.  Per  ounce,  1,6 ;  per  packet,  6d. 
BARR’S  ‘  PARAGON’’  CABBAGE  LETTUCE,  the  best 
of  all  Cabbage  Lettuces,  having  light  green,  smooth, 
succulent  leaves  and  a  firm  heart,  sweet  and  tender.  It  can 
•be  had  in  use  from  early  spring  to  late  autumn. 
Per  ounce,  2/6;  per  packet,  1 
BARRS  “^CHAMPION  SOLID  WHITE”  CELERY.— 
Award  of  Merit.  ll.H.S,  Very  solid  and  sweet,  and  remaining 
longer  in  condition  than  other  white  Celeries. 
Per  packet,  1  -  and  2  6. 
BARRS  ‘‘AUTUMN  EXHIBITION  ”  CABBAGE,  a  fine 
Cabbage,  ofmeaium  size,  forming  handsome  solid  conical 
heads,  ready  for  use  in  .September. 
Per  ounce,  1/6 ;  per  packet,  6d. 
BARR  S  “COYENT  GARDEN  BEET,”  a  very  tine  v.ariety, 
■with  compact  top  and  medium-sized  roots,  having  a  dark 
crimson  flesh  of  fine  flavour.  Per  ounce,  1  3  ;  per  packet.  6j. 
BARR’S  SEED  G'DIDE  contains  a  Select  List  of  the 
best  Vegetables  and  tlie  most  beautiful  Flowers  for 
Garden  and  Greenhouse.  It  is  full  of  Practical  Hints, 
and  will  be  found  invaluable  to  Gardeners,  Amateurs,  and 
Fbvhibitors.  Sent  free  on  application. 
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NOVELTIES  and 
SPECIALITIES 
OF  TESTED  QUALITY. 
PEA.  Carters  Commonwealth. 
■  A  grand  new  inaincrop  Marrowfat.  A  most  prolific 
lu'aivr  of  large  exhibition  pods.  Height,  2  feet. 
Price  of  Tested  Saed  in  sealed  packets, 
3/6  per  quart ;  2/-  per  pint. 
PEA.  Carters  Battleship. 
A  remar'nably  robust  Marrowfat ,  resists  drouglit  and 
mildew  better  than  others.  Height,  .5  feet. 
Price  of  T  ested  Seed  in  sealed  "packets, 
3  6  per  quart ;  2,'-  per  pint. 
PBA-  Carters  Michaelmas. 
The  latest  Marrowfat  grown,  podding  to  late  in 
Autumn. 
Price  of  Testeil  Seed  in  sealed  packets, 
3, 6  per  quart ;  2/-  per  pint. 
BEANS.  Stringless  Holborn  Wonder. 
Bears  pods  absolutely  without  striugs. 
Price  of  Tested  Seed,  3,6  per  quart;  2,'-  per  pint. 
BBANS.  Carters  Holborn  Seedling. 
A  giant  podded  runner,  possessing  new  and  distinct 
features  both  in  growth  and  colouring  of  its  seed. 
Price  of  Tested  Seed  i.i  sealed  packets,  3/6  per  pint. 
beet.  Carters  Perfection. 
The  best  long  Beet  in  cultivation. 
Price  of  Tested  Seed,  1/-  per  packet  ;  1  6  per  ounc?. 
CABBAGE.  Carters  Mammoth  Beefheart 
The  best  all-the-year-round  variety. 
Price  of  Tested  Seed,  1/-  per  packet ;  1/6  per  ounce. 
CUCUMBER.  Carters  Ideal. 
A  grand  introduction,  of  good  colour,  size,  and 
flavour. 
Price  of  Tested  .Seed  in  sealed  packets, 
2, 6  and  3  6  each. 
LETTUCE.  Carters  Jumbo  Cos. 
A  distinct  summer  variety  of  immense  size. 
'  Price  of  Tested  Seed  in  sealed  packets, 
“  1,6  per  packet ;  2  6  per  ounce. 
LETTUCE.  Carters  Perpetual. 
A  large  haud.some  cabbage  variety  of  more  than 
ordinary  merit. 
Price  of  Tested  Seed  in  sealed  packets,  1.6  each. 
LETTUCE.  Carters  Holborn  Standard. 
A  new  .and  valuable  cabbage  variety  of  extraordinary 
size  and  duration.  Very  tender  and  of  excellent  flavour 
Price  of  Tested  Seed  in  sealed  packets,  16  e.ach. 
PARSNIP.  Carters  Holborn  Marrow. 
A  very  refined  Parsnip,  not  so  large  as  our  Malte.se, 
but  its  flavour  is  umisually  mairow-like  and  delfcate. 
Price  of  Tested  .Seed  in  sea’ed  packets,  1/-  each. 
RADISH.  Carters  Triumph. 
A  new  turnip-shaped  variety,  mottled  and  striped. 
Price  of  Tested  Seed  in  sealed  packets,  1,'-  each. 
TURNIP.  Carters  Early  Forcing. 
The  quickest  growing  variety,  very  distinct. 
Price  of  Tested  Seed  in  sealed  packets,  1-  each. 
FEATHERED  COCKSCOMB.  Carters  Rainbow. 
A  magnificent  variety,  including  rich  shades  of  yellow, 
orange,  rose,  scarlet,  violet,  Ac.  Cannot  he  too  highly 
recommended. 
Price  of  Tested  Seed  in  sealed  packets. 
16  and  2, 6  each. 
MIGNONETTE.  Carters  Perfection. 
Admittedly  the  finest  Mignonette  in  cultivation. 
Gi'ftnd  fiower,  delicious  sceut. 
Price  of  Tested  Seed  in  sealerl  p.ackets, 
1,  -  a-nd  2  6  each. 
All  Packets  seat  Post  Free  on  receipt  of  remittance- 
JAMES  GARTEG  &  GO., 
Seedsmen  to  His  Majesly  the  King, 
237,  238  &  97,  HIGH  HOLBORN,  LONDON 
Jottiptal  of  gartii[ultm[r. 
THURSDAY,  FEBRUARY  19,  1903. 
The  Old-fashioned  Turnip. 
“Turnips  hide  their  swelling  heads  below.” 
HOUGH  the  Turnip  cannot  boast 
d  an  antiquity  so  ancient  as  some 
other  vegetables  it  is  yet  of 
a  highly  respectable  standing, 
having  been  cultivated  by  the 
Greeks  and  after  them  by  the 
Romans,  among  whom  it  was  used 
as  a  food  for  slaves  and  for  cattle ;  and 
it  was  also  presented  at  the  tables  of 
the  wealthy  dyed  in  at  least  one  of  six  different 
colours.  These  people  were  thoroughly  con¬ 
versant  with  the  requirements  of  the  plant,  for 
which  they  cultivated  the  soil  with  a  careful¬ 
ness  unattempted  in  modern  times,  and  made 
use  of  the  seeds,  the  foliage,  and  the  bulbs 
with  discrimination. 
A  curious  superstition  is  mentioned  by  Pliny 
as  having  been  practised  by  those  who  sowed 
the  seeds.  They  performed  the  operation  while 
in  a  nude  condition,  meanwhile  praying  that 
the  Turnips  might  grow  for  themselves  and  for 
their  neighbours,  and  it  was,  indeed,  a  Roman 
custom  that  anyone  could  help  himself  to 
Turnips  from  his  neighbour’s  field,  just  as  in 
the  north  of  England  and  in  Scotland  it  was 
till  quite  recently  permitted  to  anyone  to  enter 
a  field  of  Turpips  and  consume  one,  but  it  was 
popularly  accounted  illegal  to  carry  the  root 
away.  A  story  in  this  connection  worth 
relating  is  told  of  a  Berwickshire  farmer 
who,  averse  to  his  Turnips  being  eaten  in  this 
manner,  discovered  one  of  his  men  in  the  very 
act.  As  a  reason  for  checking  the  practice  the 
farmer  inquired  how  his  man  would  like  him 
to  go  to  his  (the  servant’s)  “  yaird  ”  and  take 
one  of  his  Cabbages?  “  Weel  eueuch,”  was 
tbe  answer,  “  provided  ye  eat  the  Cawbidge  on 
the  spot !  ” 
Columella  notes  how  in  Gaul  Turnips  were 
largely  cultivated  and  used  as  food  for  oxen 
during  winter,  and  no  one  doubts  of  its  having 
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