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compact ; entire habit of growth stocky and close. 

 This is the principal commercial variety. 



Sitozv White. — A dwarf variety, similar in many 

 respects to White Plume but much smaller ; growth 

 compact ; readily blanches to a pure white color. 



Rose Ribbed Golden Self-blanchiuii. — Similar to 

 Golden Self-blanching except that it has a tinge 

 of rose color on the ribbing of the stems. 



Late Keeping Varieties. — Fin dc Sieclc. — Plants 

 very stocky ; stems thick and maintain almost uni- 

 form size throughout their length ; light green in 

 color, blanching to a golden yellow; very crisp 

 and tender. This is a desirable variety for winter 

 keeping. 



Perfection Heartzvell. — Slightly dwarf ; bunches 

 expanded at base ; height about 20 inches ; stems 

 thick, ribs prominent; green but blanches to a pure 

 white. A good keeping variety. 



Schumacher. — Slightly dwarf; about 20 inches 

 high ; bunches compact, stems thick, green, blanch- 

 ing to a golden yellow. A splendid keeper and 

 highly recommended for w^inter use. 



Giant Pascal. — Immense size, frequently 30 to 36 

 inches in height; inclined to be somewhat coarse; 

 foliage green, spreading; stems blanch to a pure 

 white. A late variety, suitable only for winter use. 



Evans' Triumph. — Medium dwarf; 16 to 18 inches 

 high ; bunches and stems of almost uniform size 

 throughout ; ribs prominent : foliage and stems a 

 deep green, but blanch to almost a pure white ; a 

 good keeper. 



Winter Queen. — A large growing variety of the 



