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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 291, 21 September 1935, Page 4

BUSINESS NOTICES. ■FLETCHER BROS. FLETCHER BROS., FLETCHER BROS., FLETCHER BROS., ASHBURTON, ASHBURTON, ASHBURTON, RECOMMEND NOVELTIES OF PROVED WORTH RECOMMEND NOVELTIES OF PROVED WORTH It Always Pays to Buy the* Best Seed, therefore Buy Fletcher Bros RUNNER BEAN. Scarlet Emperor Improved— A re-seleotion of this popular_ variety, embodying immense size without coarseness. Indispensable fo*r exhibition and general use. „ 4 1/- per packet; 2/6 lb. BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA BEAN— . The bushes grow 18 to 24 inches in height. Stout growth, and always erect, yet brandling so vigorously that each plant forms into a rounded hush 2i to 3foet in diameter, and is an immense vielder. 1/■ P er packet. BRUSSELS SPROUTS, Eyersham Special— . „ This stock has been specially reselected for years. It is of medium height, very early, and the stem is always packed with large, solid sprouts. 6di per packet; 1/9 oz. THE GENUINE CURTIS NINE-STAR BROCCOLI— p Is quite hardy, defies frost, and will grow splendid crop anywhere, year after year. Will produce Irom o to 15 marketable heads on a single plant. It produces a large crop just at the time when fresh vegetables are scarce, 17- IH“ r packet; of- oz. F.N.D. (Rugbv Street, Wellington), writes“ Last year I received from you some Nine-Star Broccoli seed, and in spite of the fact that we had such dry weather, and 1 that Aphis was duncult to keep down, the plants did 1 all you claimed for them. Some heads were over 1 foot across.” WONG BGK CHINESE or CELERY CABBAGE — . Can be served as Salad like lettuce, or when boiled, is far more palatable than ordinary Cabbage. (Directions for cooking in TOOGOOD’S ■ TEN WEEKS CABBAGE— ' , . A very early and. quick-developing writes:— “One of the finest cabbages ! have grown, and I intend growing it each year.” DOBBTE’S CHAMPION LEEK— A sure prize-winner. Immense size. Invaluable for exhibition. 1/- per pkt; 2/- per oz WORLD’S WONDER: PEA— Unsurpassed for quality, size and productiveness. Can be picked for at least a month after first picking. Simply covered 1 wjth pods from 6 inches above the ground to the top of the haulm, mostly in pairs. If- per pkt. BURPEE’S ICEBERG LETTUCE— Ciisp as ice—tender and juicy. Compact heads, with a solid heart of clear, white colour, protected' by a few tender outer leaves. , 6d per pkt. “CHANCELOT” PEA— Of robust constitution, growing to a height of 2 feet, and produces large dark green pods (mostly in pairs), containing 10 to 12 peas in a pod, of delicious flavour. 1/- pe r pkt. T.M.S. (Wyndham) writes-: “Your Chancelot Peas are all you say they are. I secured three first prizes and two seconds at Mataura Show. They were lovely specimens.” BURPEE’S BURBANK TOMATO— This Tomato is one of Burpee’s, which speaks for itself. Earliest of earlies—seven to ten days ahead or others. Smooth, thick, solid, heavy, medium to large.’ Bright crimson tomato. 1/- per packet. R.W.C. (Moore Street, Ashburton) says;— “The finest Tomato I have ever grown. Very fine flavour, thin skin, and very few seeds. I had a wonderful crop last year, and will not fail t-o grow them again this year.” BURPEE’S BRITTLE ICE LETTUCE A very fine variety, of quick growth, with blight green leaves. The heart is extremely tender and juicy. Brittle Ice retains its crispness and mild flavour during warm weather longer than other crisp head varieties, except Iceberg. It is an exceptionally luscious variety, and enjoys great popularity with all gardeners who appreciate the remarkable brittleness of this lettuce. 1/- per pkt. JRPEE’S DRY WEATHER CAULIFLOWER— , , Drought-resistant, extremely early d of high-grade quality. Particularly apted tor growing in diry districts, iere nearly all other varieties tan to ike good heads. II- I>cr packet. JRPEE’S OXHEART CARROT— A superior variety of Carrot, tree im core or hard fibre, sweet and tenr Can be eaten when quite young, left till full size. 6d per packet. IOGOOD’S IMPROVED MARROWFAT PARSNIP— The largest, handsomest and best riety of parsnip on the market. Inluable for exhibition purposes. One hibitor states’that he grows parsnips this variety up to 4 J feet m length d 17 inches in circumference, six ot lich weighed 42 lbs 6 ozs. o *- thstanding its size, it is unequalled r delicacy of flavour and agreeabless. Invaluable for all purposes 1/- per packet. 3ELTENHAM GREEN LEAVED Specially selected stock. This variy has Dark Red flesh, and free from e earthy taste that spoils some variies. This very line stock is the relt of long endeavours of the grower produce” a perfect type, and is Lite distinct from the stocks usually tered under this name. Once grown—ways grown. 6d . per packet, [JRPEE’S TALL, GOLDEN, SELFBLANCHING CELERY— This is a new, tall strain, which difrs from the ordinary self blanching, l© foliage is also quite distinct, and is been bred for disease-resistance, is an extra early variety, which ould be carefully tested by Celeryowers for the market. If- per packet. LETCHER’S IDEAL CARROT— It is quite coreless, and has tender, most transparent flesh of rich colour, litable for household or market garner who wishes to supply products extra good quality. 6d per packet GENUINE SWEDISH GIANT CABBAGE— . , A most rapid grower, and great blight and drought resister. Large m size and mild in flavour. 1/- per pkt. 4/- per oz. (in oz. lots only). D A.L. (Glenmore Street, Wellington) writes:— “A friend gave me a few plants of your Swedish Giant Cabbage, which ho had grown from seed. For some reason they were not atteetcd by the white butterfly, although all the other members of the csibbage fainily ware spoilt by the pest.” BURPEE’S PRIZE-TAKER ONION— This Onion has proved it will do well in practically any climate or soil. The bulbs grow’ to enormous size, weighing as much as 4lb each. The thin skin is a beautiful golden brown, and the flesh is pure white, solid, crisp, juicy and mild. Uniform in size, shape and colour. 1/- per packet. BUR-PEE’IS LIGHTNING OR 74 WEEKS PEA— Burpee’s state that this is an outstanding new early variety of superb quality, and most productive. The plants make a vigorous bush growth, about 15 in/'hes tall, loaded with fine pods to 8 weeks after planting; in cold districts will take a little longer. 6d pkt; 2/6 per lb SUTTON’S PRIZE-WINNER RUNNER BEAN— . . This remarkable Bean is indispensable for exhibition. It is undoubtedly the longest-podded variety in cultivation, some of the specimens we have seen measuring 21 inches in length. Notwithstanding immense size, the beans are in no way coarse, and the table quality is superb. As the beans hang in large dusters an enormous crop is produced. Probably no other nmner bean has won so many prizes as Sutton’s Prize-winner. To procure best results give liberal treatment of manure. 1/* P© r BURPEEPANSY, “Oregon Giant”Marvellous Pansies of extreme size, grown for us by the originator. This strain differs from others in that the flowers are somewhat more flattened, but this characteristic adds considerably to the size of the blooms, which, if well grown, measure 4 inches across. The originator exhibited such blooms at the Oregon Flower Show’ in 1928. A graceful wave adds beauty to tho flowers that excel other pansies m size, and embrace as fine a colour range. 2/- per packet. HOLLYHOCK, ’’lmperator” • This is one of the finest doublecrested Begonia flowered Hollyhocks. Flowers 5J- to 64 inches across, consisting of wide outer petals, elegantly frilled and deeply fringed, in the centre of which appears a double rosette about 2 inches across, the whole suggesting a crested Begonia on a giant scale. The colourings include various tints of great beauty, such as CeriseSalmon. with centre of Rose, reflecting Rose; Delicate Pink, with centre ol Rose, flushed Yellow, and numerous other wonderful combinations. 2/- per packet. GOLDEN GLEAM NASTURTIUM— Rich Golden semi-double flowers, with a pleasing perfume. 3d and 6d per packet. DAHLIA, Miniature or Charm—- “ Charm” Dahlias are becoming increasingly popular on account of their small and attractive flowers, in many striking colours. Splendid for cutting. By sowing seed early in July, in heat (plant out in October), will bloom from December till frosts. 1/- per pkt. LOBELIA, Cardinals, Queen Victoria— The finest Lobelia grown. Brilliant scarlet flowers, with dark foliage. If- per pkt. BURPEE’S MARIGOLD, “Dwarf Orange Ball” One of the finest of the Dwarf Marigolds. Has lovely, small, round, double blooms of a bright orange colour. 6d per pkt. CARNATION, “Giant Double Chaubaudi” (Clovo Scented)- — Finest mixed including the following: Crimson, Brilliant Scarlet, Terra Cotta, Carmine, Palo Pink, Deep Rose, Ruby Purple. Salmon Pink, Snow White and Deep Yellow. These carnations should prove unusually attractive for market growers, both as cut flowers and as a not plant. They give abundance if flowers of splendid form. If the seed is sown in July they can be planted out in the open in November, and will commence to flower in January, and continue throughout the season. They are perfectly hardy, and if in a fairly sheltered spot will stand through the winter. 1/- per packet. ASK FOR OUR FULL LIST OF NOVELTIES. FLETCHER BROS. NOVELTY SEED SPECIALISTS, Telephone 24. Ashburton P.O. Box 116.