CAULIFLOWER VARIETIES 193 



This is another variety of the same botanical species as the 

 cauliflower. It is hardier and of slower growth, but is smaller in 

 the head than cauliflower and counted less desirable otherwise. It 

 is grown to a very slight extent, and cuts very little figure in Cali- 

 fornia. It is grown in the same ways as the cauliflower but it takes 

 longer to reach maturity. Those who fail with cauliflower might do 

 well with broccoli, which is less exacting. 



Mr. Albert F. Etter, of Briceland, Humboldt county, exalts 

 broccoli as not only equal to cauliflower but better adapted to con- 

 ditions in many places in California. It is slower in heading, but 

 some varieties of broccoli come in near to the late cauliflowers. 

 Broccoli should not be sown too early, nor should it be, forced along 

 until the moist air of autumn comes with the rains. Then it will 

 advance splendidly and good full heads can be had from Christmas 

 until February. A temperature as low as 17 degrees will not hurt 

 them much, and not at all if the leaves are tied up over the develop- 

 ing head. Broccoli will make a good fall and winter growth on land 

 which is rather poor, if a moderate amount of manure is spread 

 around the plants at the beginning of the rainy season. 



The best varieties are Large or Mammoth White and Purple 

 Cape. 



BORECOLE OF KALE. 



This term covers the non-heading cabbages, with a wonderful 

 variety and form and foliage, and a record divided between use and 

 ornament. There is a host of varieties, some of which are grown 

 for the tender shoots : others for the foliage. The edible sorts are 

 very little grown in California ; those used for garnishment are more 

 frequently seen. The two varieties most known are the Tall Green 

 Curled or Scotch and the Dwarf Curled or German Greens. The 

 plants are very hardy and are winter-grown. 



TALL GROWING COLLARDS. 



The Jersey Kale or Tree Cabbage is quite widely distributed 

 and has won high favor as food for cows and poultry. It is peren- 

 nial in the coast regions of the central and southern parts of the state, 

 and endures defoliating very well. It is less thrifty in the interior 

 heat and drought. 



