THE CAULIFLOWER. 261 



Plant about fifteen inches high, with winged Le Normand. 



R. Hogg. 

 leaves, which are broad, and taper abruptly 



towards the base. They are toothed and waved on the mar- 

 gin, and expose a head which is about nine inches in diam- 

 eter, and of a creamy color. 



It is earlier than the Walcheren, and is readily distin- 

 guished from it by the waved and toothed margin of the 

 foliage. 



The plants are hardy and vigorous growers, and rarely 

 fail to develop a flower, even in dry and unfavorable 

 seasons. 



A new variety. Bouquet not large, but hand- Mitchell's 



J Hardy Early 



some and compact. It is so firm, that it re- Cauliflower. 



mains an unusual length of time without running to seed 

 or becoming pithy. A desirable sort for private gardens 

 and for forcing. 



A recent sort, with large, clear white flowers, New Erfurt 



Dwarf Mam- 

 of superior quality. moth. 



The plants are low and compact, and generally form a 

 head, even in protracted dry and warm weather. It appears 

 to be one of the few varieties adapted to the climate of this 

 country, and is recommended for cultivation. 



A recent variety, introduced from Holland. Stadtholder. 

 The plants are strong growers, producing large, compact, 

 pure white flowers. In the vicinity of London, where it is 

 largely cultivated for the market, it is considered equal, if 

 not superior, to the Walcheren. 



A new variety, represented as being of large Waite'sAlma 



Cauliflower, 

 size, and firm ; surpassing m excellence the 



Walcheren. 



