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Alleaume Dwarf Cauliflower. 



the last, differs from it in its greater earliness. It is well suited for 



forcing ; and is, so far, the best Cauliflower we have for growing 



in frames. It is now largely 



grown for early crops in the 



south of France. 



Alleaume Dwarf Cauli- 

 flower. A dwarf and very 



early variety of the Half- 

 early Paris Cauliflower. The 



stem is so short that the 



head appears to rest on 



the ground, like that of the 



Early Dwarf Erfurt Cauli- 

 flower. From this variety, 



however, it differs entirely in 



the appearance of the leaves, 



which are broad, undulated 



at the margin, and generally 



twisted. The head forms 



very quickly, but soon grows out of shape, if it is not cut in time. 

 The Early Picpus Cauliflower is a slightly taller strain, and more 



vigorous than the Alleaume Cauliflower. 



Earliest Paris Forcing Cauliflower. A variety with a slender 



and rather long stem. Leaves narrow, nearly straight, almost flat 



at the ends and edges ; 

 head of medium size, 

 forming soon, but not 

 continuing firm very long. 

 This kind is especially 

 suitable for sowing in 

 summer; if sown in April 

 or May, the head forms 

 in August or September. 

 Imperial Cauliflower. 

 This handsome variety 

 is very much like the 

 Dwarf Erfurt, but a 

 darker green, and larger 

 altogether. It is an 

 early kind, with a fine 

 white, broad, firm head, 

 and remarkable for the 

 regularity of its growth 

 and productiveness. 



When grown true to name, it is certainly one of the best early 



varieties of Cauliflower. 



Imperial Cauliflower. 



