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produces from the stem small heads resembling cabbages in 

 miniature, each being from one to two inches in diameter. 

 The top of the plant resembles the Savoy, when planted late. 

 The sprouts are used as winter greens, becoming very tender 

 when touched by the frost. The seed may be sown about the 

 middle of May, in the same manner as Borecole, and the plants 

 set out with a dibble early in July. The subsequent treatment 

 must be in every respect as for Borecole. 



Some gardeners, with a view to furnish the New York mar- 

 kets with greens early in the spring season, when vegetables 

 in general are scarce, cultivate the common Rape (Brassica 

 JKapus), it being a good substitute for Brussels Sprouts, which 

 are not always attainable after a hard winter. If Rape-seed 

 be sown early in September, the plants will survive an ordinary 

 winter, and produce top-shoots or sprouts early ; but it is best 

 sown as soon as the ground is susceptible of cultivation in 

 the spring. The sprouts should be cut while young, as such 

 greens command the best prices, and are more palatable than 

 when far advanced in growth. 



In cooking these sprouts and Kale, Colewort, and greens in 

 general, they should be put into hot water, seasoned with salt, 

 and kept boiling briskly until tender. If it be an object to 

 preserve their natural color, put a small lump of pearlash into 

 the water. 



BROCCOLI. 



CHOU BROCCOLI. Brassica oleracea Italiana. 

 The several varieties of Broccoli and Cauliflower may be 

 justly ranked among the greatest luxuries of the garden. 

 They need only be known in order to be esteemed. The Broc- 

 coli produces heads, consisting of a lump of rich seedy pulp 

 like the Cauliflower, only that some are of a green color, others 

 purple, some brown, and the white kinds so exactly resemble 



