452 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



CHrVES. 



The slender awl-shaped leaves are extensively used for flavoring by those who 

 appreciate its mild onion flavor. 



GARLIC. 



The white, clustered and pointed bulbs are used for meat and sausage flavor- 

 ing and are more extensively used by Mexicans and those of Spanish origin, 

 though there is a steady and limited demand for it by Germans in northern 

 markets. Of powerful scent and never-to-be-forgotten flavor. 



CELEKIAC. 



The variety Giant Prague was tested. Most of the plants set out on well 

 drained ground developed very large, smooth bulbs, while those planted on better 

 but poorly drained soil, remained undersized. 



CABDAGE. 



A portion of the ground upon which the plants were set out proved to be 

 badly infested with cut worms and over 90 per cent of the plants were destroyed 

 before the worms could be even partially subdued. Scarcely any worms could 

 be found upon the rest of the plots which were laid out upon low ground. These 

 plots have been used for cabbage and celery during the past three years and 

 would be well adapted for these crops if properly drained. Wet as they are even 

 during dry spells, the maturing of the late varieties of cabbage is considerably 

 retarded, though the early varieties have not apparently suffered at any time 

 except that the mature heads are invariably smaller upon the lowest portion of 

 the plots. The following varieties were tested: 



Early Jersey Wakefield. — The pointed shape of the heads is the only objection 

 to this variety. The solid and early ripening heads .are unsurpassed for quality, 

 though not equal to the Savoy cabbages for delicate flavor. 



Filderkraut. — Heads conical and very pointed. Pale green and whitens well 

 when maturing. A medium early variety with heads very firm. Somewhat 

 coarse and tough for cooking, though for sauerkraut this may possibly be a 

 desirable feature 



Marblehead Mammoth Drumhead. — Heads medium to large, round, slightly 

 flattened and closing fairly well on top. Most of the heads remained soft. 



Danish Ballhead. — Form globular and size small to medium, the heads being 

 very firm and of a bluish green color, while the quality is excellent. Probably 

 the best market variety. 



Giant Red Dutch. — Small but very solid heads, which like the last will keep in 

 excellent condition for several months. Though the market for red cabbage is 

 limited, their good quality should recommend them for general cultivation on 

 a small scale. 



Improved American Savoy. — Small to medium size and nearly globular shape. 

 Most of the heads were very firm and of best quality. 



CAULITLOWEB. 



Surehead. — A few very large heads were secured, and though the rest were 

 small, they were of excellent quality. 



White Mammoth Broccoli made a very rank growth, but no heads formed. 



HERBS, ORNAMENTALS AND MISCELLANEOUS CROPS. 



PARSLEY. 



Champion Moss Curled. — Ease of cultivation, hardiness, pleasant flavor and 

 ornamental qualities are features which should recommend Parsley as an indis- 

 pensable addition to the kitchen garden The variety tested is useful as flavor- 

 ing while young, and for garnishing throughout the entire season. 



