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and early summer crops, on account of its large 

 beautiful white heads (fig. 30). 



LATE OR OPEN-AIR CROPS. There are several 

 varieties adapted for this purpose, being characterised 

 by their large leaves, sturdy stems, and large heads 

 produced late in the summer or during autumn. 

 Amongst the best-known kinds are 



i. Autumn Giant, with very large firm heads. If 



FIG. 29. LENORMAND CAULIFLOWER. 



sown iii February or March it comes into use in October 

 and November. 



2. Walcheren, a well-known variety with large 

 white heads. It is very hardy and is best sown 

 about April to produce heads in autumn and winter. 



3. Early London or Early Dutch, a hardy variety 

 much grown in Holland, but well adapted for English 

 gardens. The heads are not particularly large, but 

 they are hard and firm 



