236 BRASSICACEOUS PLANTS. 



M R^s A HARDY' "k 8 reen > ^ e nea( l is greenish, and generally- 



covered by the leaves. 



This variety and the Purple Cape often become inter- 

 mixed, and are liable to degenerate. They are, however, 

 quite distinct, and, when pure, very beautiful. 



Green Close- This new and excellent Broccoli is appa- 

 ter. Trans, rently a 'Seedling from the Green Cape. The 



LATE GREEN. 



&Te dwarf ; the leaves are large and nu- 



merous, with white veins. The flower grows 

 exposed, is not of large size, and resembles that of the 

 Green Cape. Its season immediately follows that of the 

 last-named variety. 



Hammond's An excellent, pure white variety, obtained in 

 White Cape. J ' 



England by cultivation and selection. 



Kent's Late A remarkably hardy, dwarf-growing variety, 

 R. Hogg. with dark green foliage. Bouquet white, of 

 good size, and well protected. 



Kiddermin- Head large and handsome, of pure whiteness, 

 E. Hogg. and much exposed. It is evidently a form of 

 " Willcove," and has, undoubtedly, emanated from that vari- 

 ety ; but it is somewhat earlier. 



Knight's When pure, this variety is of a dwarfish 

 Protecting. 

 it. Hogg. habit of growth, with long, pointed, and winged 



EARLY GEM. Tine leaves, which have a spiral twist about the 



GEM. LAKE'S 



head, and turn in closely over it, so as effect- 

 WH!TK T HAMPTON ually to protect it from the effect of frost, and 



COURT. INVISIBLE 



ITE< preserve it of a fine white color. 

 It is remarkably hardy ; and as the plants are of small 

 size, with comparatively large heads, a great product is 

 realized from a small piece of ground. 



