VEGETABLES BORECOLE. 



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green, slightly colored, resembling somewhat the foliage 

 of Ruta Baga Turnips ; it is of delicate flavor, and every 

 way desirable. The popular market sort. 



Green Curled Scotch, A rather dwarf variety, rarely 

 exceeding 18 inches in hight, but spreading, when under 

 good cultivation, to 3 feet in diameter. The leaves are 



Fig. 31. GERMAN GREENS. 



beautifully curled, and of a bright green. This variety is 

 very hardy, and will remain over winter in any place 

 where the temperature does not fall below zero ; it is most 

 tender after being touched by sharp frost. 



Purple Borecole, Similar to the above in all respects 

 except color, w T hich is of a dull purple. It is the variety 

 most esteemed by the Germans ; it is very hardy, and is 

 often seen in the markets of New York as late as January. 



