Borecole, or Kale — Varieties, Sj 



head, but is used as an esculent in its open growth. 

 When used, the crown or centre of the plant is cut 

 off so as to include the leaves, which usually do not 

 exceed nine inches in length. It boils well, and is 

 more tender, sweet, and delicate, provided it has been 

 duly exposed to frost. To secure hea\y crops of this 

 hardy, useful winter vegetable, a deep, rich soil is es- 

 sential, and the ground should be trenched two feet 

 deep and liberally manured. Sow about the middle of 

 April, in well prepared soil covering the seeds thinly 

 and evenly. Half an ounce will sow a bed of twenty 

 square feet. Plant out in June, and cultivate as else- 

 where recommended for cabbagfe. 



arf Pjrpie or Brown Kale. 



The Dwarf Purple, or Brown Kale, which is repre- 

 sented in the cut here inserted, is a beautiful curled 

 variety, with reddish-tinted leaves. Another is the 

 Green Curled Scotch, which is very hardy, and, like 

 the Savoys, is improved by a moderate frost. 



