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THE CAULIFLOWEE. 



large, rounded leaves, slightly undulated except on 

 the borders, very tirm and stiff, and more spread- 

 ing than upright; color deep green, slightly glau- 

 cous; head very large and solid, beautifully white, 

 and keeping in condition a long time. This variety 

 is early, productive, hardy against cokl and drouth, 

 and requires comparatively little room. Its rapid 

 extention in cultivation within the last few years is 

 not therefore surprising." 



To this it may be added that the variety is 

 sold by nearly all our American seedmen and is a 

 popular variety for a fall crop, especially at 

 the South. Its large, solid, cream -colored heads 

 are not however as well protected by the 



