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maggot, firm and smooth. The white and yellow varieties of the white turnips 

 should be true to type, and in size medium for the variety. 



In all types of table turnips there must be uniformity, smoothness, attract- 

 ive appearance, good type, and, especially, freedom from insect injuries. 



CABBAGE. 



Two specimens are usually called for in each class of cabbage. They 

 should be uniform with each other and of moderate size, the pointed kinds 

 from 6 to 9 inches in diameter, the round varieties from 8 to 10 inches, the 

 flat varieties from 10 to 12 inches. It is of most importance that both 

 specimens be firm and solid and heavy, no matter how rigorously tested. In 

 addition, they must be free from all insect injuries; the stalks should be 

 removed and the outer leaves. 



In commercial exhibits cabbages weighing from 3% to 5 lb. each are 

 preferred. They are stripped of their leaves more than is usual for exhibition 

 purposes, leaving no waste from excessive leaves whatever. Packages must 

 be well up to weight, viz., 200 It), well filled with uniform, clean, smooth, and 

 very firm heads. 



Savoys should be 10 to 12 inches in diameter, and as well matured as 

 possible. The same amount of firmness is not expected in these varieties as 

 in the ordinary cabbage. 



Red cabbage should comply with the general requirements for flat 

 varieties, save that it should be of as deep a red colour as possible. 



The showing of stock cabbage in garden classes is always to be 

 discouraged. 



BRUSSELS SPKOUTS. 



Two stalks each of brussels sprouts are exhibited, with a few of the outer 

 leaves left on and the roots removed, but the sprouts must be numerous, large, 

 firm, closely set, free from aphis and other insects, making as heavy a stalk 

 as possible. 



CAULIFLOWER. 



The two cauliflowers called for should be uniform, especially in size, 

 colour, and preparation; should be from 5 to 6% inches in diameter, pure 

 white in colour, smooth and regular in form. There should be no green 

 leaves showing through the head, which should be quite solid and dense. 

 Cauliflower past condition, as shown by softness and openness, should not 

 be accepted. 



In preparing cauliflower for show, remove the roots and all the leaves 

 except some six or seven, which should be cut off just below the top of the 

 head, leaving their bases as a protection for it. 



SCOTCH KALE. 



Two stalks should be called for, uniform, more especially in size, and the 

 principal requirement is that they be vigorous, clean, and heavy, with large, 

 dark, numerous, well-curled leaves. 



RADISH. 



The turnip varieties of radishes are exhibited in bunches of twelve. They 

 should be washed and the roots and tops left on. They should be prepared as 

 late as possible before the show, so as to prevent withering. The radishes 

 themselves should be uniform, of clear red and white, smooth, free from root- 

 maggots, and very firm. Their principal defect as shown is hollowness or 

 softness, which can usually be prevented by moderate methods of culture and 

 by selecting medium-sized specimens. 



