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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 292, 23 September 1935, Page 4

BUSINESS NOTir.ES. 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 van ety, embodying immense size without coaseness. Indispensable tor exhibi tian and general use. lt 1/- per packet; 2/6 lb BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA BEAN— ; The bushes grow 18 to 24 inches m height. Stout growth, and always erect, yet branching so vigorously that each, plant forms into a rounded bush 2* to Sfoet in diameter, and is an immense yielder. 1/- P er packet. BRUSSELS SPROUTS, Everslmm Special— . This stock lias been specially reselected for years. It is of medium height, very early, and the stem is always packed with large, solid sprouts. Gd per packet; 1/9 oz. THE GENUINE CURTIS NINE-STAR BROCCOLI— , Is quite hardy, defies frost, and' will grow splendid crop anywhere, year after year. Will produce from 5 to 15 marketable heads on a single plant. It produces a large crop just at the time when fresh vegetables are scarce. I/- per packet; 5/- oz. F.N.D. (Rugby 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 that Aphis was difficult to keep down, the plants did all you claimed for them. Some heads were over 1 foot across.” WONG BOK CHINESE or CELERY CABBAGE— , , , Xi Can be served as Salad like lettuce, or when boiled, is far more palatable than ordinary Cabbage. (Directions for cooking ft )OGOOD’S TEN WEEKS CABBAGE!— . , , , . A very early and quick-developing bbage. * packet. T.W. (Plylinion Rd., Christchurch) ites:— “One of the finest cabbages I ye grown, and 1 intend growing it ch year.” BOBBIE’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 with pods from G inches above the ground to the top of the haulm, mostly in pairs. 1/- per pkt. BURPEE’S ICEBERG LETTUCE— Ciisp as ice—tender and juicy. Compact bends, with a solid heart of clear, white colour, protected by a few tender outer leaves. Gd per pkt. “CHANCELOT” PEA— Of robust constitution, growing to a height of 2 feet, and produces largo dark green pods (mostly in pairs), containing 10 to 12 pens in a pod, of delicious flavour. 1/- per pkt. T.M.S. (Wyndham) writes:— “Your Chancelot Peas are all you say they are. I seemed 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 of 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 to grow them again this year.” BURPEE’S BRITTLE ICE LETTUCE A very- fine variety, of quick growth, with bright green leaves. The heart is extremely tender and juicy. Brittle Tee 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. BURPEE’S DRY WEATHER CAULIFLOWER— Drought-resistant, extremely early and of high-grade quality. Particularly adapted for growing in diry _ districts, where nearly all other varieties fail to make good Leads. 1/- per packet. BURPEE’S OXHEART CARROT— A superior variety of Carrot, free from core or hard fibre, sweet and tender. Can be eaten when quite young, or left till full size. Gd per packet. TOOGOOD’S IMPROVED MARROWFAT PARSNIP— , , The largest, handsomest and best variety of parsnip on the market. Invaluable for exhibition purposes. One exhibitor states that he grows parsnips of this variety up to 4J- ieet in length and 17 inches in circumference, six ot which weighed 42 lbs 6 ozs. Notwithstanding its size, it is unequalled for delicacy of flavour and agreeableness. Invaluable for all purposes. 1/- per packet. CHELTENHAM GREEN LEAVED BEET— Specially selected stock. This variety lias liark Red flesh, and free from the earthy taste that spoils some varieties. This very fine stock is the result of long endeavours of the grower to produce a perfect type, and is quite distinct from the stocks usually offered under this name. Once grown—always grown. Gd per packet. BURPEE’S TALL, GOLDEN, SELIBLANCHING CELERY— This is a new, tall strain, which differs from the ordinary self blanching. The foliage is also quite distinct, anti has been bred for disease-resistance. It is an extra early variety, which should be carefully tested by Celerygrowers for the market. If- per packet, FLETCHER’S IDEAL CARROT— It is quite coreless, and has tender, almost transparent flesh of rich colour. Suitable for household or market gardener who wishes to supply products of extra good quality. Gd per packet. GENUINE SWEDISH GIANT CABBAGE- • ■ _ • , A most rapid grower, and great blight and drought resister. Large in 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 affected by the white butterfly, although all the other members of' the cabbage family were 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 skm is a beautiful golden brown, and the flesh is pure white, solid, crisp, juicy and mild. Uniform in size, shape and colour, 1/- per pnekot. BURPEE’S LIGHTNING OR 7} 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 inches tall, loaded with fine pods to 8 weeks after planting; in cold districts will take a little longer Gd pkt; 2/6 per lb SUTTON’S PRIZE-WINNER RUNNER BEAN— This temarkiable 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 wav coarse, and the table quality is superb. As the beans hang in large clusters an enormous crop is produced. Probably no other runner bean has wpn so many prizes as Sutton’s Prize-winner. To procure best results give liberal treatment of manure. 1/- per pkt. BURPEE’O PANSY, “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 the flowers that excel other pansies in size, and embrace as fine a colour range. 2/- per packet. HOLLYHOCK, ’’lmperator” This is one of the finest doublecrested Begonia flowered Hollyhocks, Flowers oj to 6J 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 of 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 Gd 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. I/- 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. Gd per pkt. CARNATION, “Giant Double Chaii- , baud” (Clove Scented) — Finest mixed including the following: Crimson, Brilliant Scarlet, Terra Cotta, Carmine, Pale 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 pot plant. They give abundance <f 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 and continue throughout the season. They are perfectly hardy, and if in a fairly sheltered spot will stand through the winter. 1/- P ol ' packet. ASK FOR OUR FULL LIST OF NOVELTIES. FLETCHER BROS. Telephone 24. NOVELTY SEED SPECIALISTS, Ashburton, P.O. Box 116.