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VEGETABLE GARDENING 



allied plants, these plants should be carefully kept out 

 of land that has been once infested if it is intended for 

 cabbage. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS (Brassica oleracea) 



Description. Native of Europe. A biennial. This is 

 one of the many variations which the cabbage has taken 

 on under cultivation. In this case where the head of the 

 cabbage is ordinarily found there are loose green leaves 

 and seldom a head. The stem is generally two feet or 



more high, with leaves, and at 

 the base of each leaf is a small 

 cabbage which seldom attains a 

 diameter of over two inches. 

 These little cabbages are the 

 parts eaten ; they are much more 

 delicate than the common cab- 

 bage and are highly esteemed 

 by many. The plant requires 

 the same treatment as cabbage, 

 except that the plants can be 

 grown nearer together. While 

 easily grown it is doubtful about 



its becoming a popular vegetable, since in most of our 

 markets very little attention is paid to quality, and the 

 common cabbage will probably continue to take the place 

 of this vegetable on most tables. The variety most es- 

 teemed is known as Dwarf Brussels sprouts. 



CAULIFLOWER (Brassica oleracea} 



Description. Native of Europe. A biennial. Cauli- 

 flower is a form of cabbage in which the inflorescence 

 becomes fleshy and distorted. It is, however, considered 

 much more delicate than cabbage, and brings a higher 



