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POPULAR VEGETABLES 



ing as far as cultural advice is concerned, for the Cauli- 

 flower is quite distinct from the Kales, the former 

 belonging to the summer and the latter to the winter. 

 Like many other vegetables during the past quarter of 

 a century the Brassicas have been added to by many 

 new and improved varieties, especially the Broccoli 

 section. Although a quite hardy variety has yet to be 

 raised, the hybridist has obtained several of dwarfer 

 growth than the older forms, and these pass the winter 

 better than the large coarse kinds so much in favour. 

 The Kales, as is well known, are the least particular 

 of the whole race, as they are happy in almost all soils, 

 and remarkably hardy ; they are great favourites in 

 Scotland, where they are usually spoken of as " Scotch " 

 Kales. 



The Cabbage again years ago was represented by 

 none too early varieties, and " bolting " or running to 

 seed was quite a usual condition. This is not the case 

 in the present day. Several excellent early Cabbages 

 are available of reasonable size. 



BORECOLES. 



There are many forms in this section, and the most 

 useful is the Scotch or Green Curled. Several splendid 

 hardy varieties have been raised, and a recent intro- 

 duction, the Arctic Curled, is most valuable, the Arctic 

 Green and Purple in particular being delicious green 

 vegetables. With regard to soils, the Kales are not par- 

 ticular, but we notice that the more deeply cultivated 



