62 POPULAR VEGETABLES 



Spring Broccoli. Many of the remarks concern- 

 ing the earlier and mid-season Broccoli apply to the 

 spring crop, but the varieties must be considered. 

 Aim at getting variety. Some of the splendid late 

 varieties are called Early Summer Broccoli, and in 

 late seasons they are most valuable. The Universal 

 Protecting Broccoli is considered by many gardeners 

 even later than the well-known Late Queen. It is 

 not of unduly strong growth, and the stock is very 

 true from seed. It is advisable to sow the late 

 varieties either towards the end of April or early 

 in May. Ensure a good seed bed, and plant early. 

 For earlier cutting in April and May, the Model and 

 Late Queen will provide a supply, and add to these 

 Champion, Late White Bouquet (more .like a spring 

 Cauliflower, a delicious flavour), and Carter's Eclipse 

 (an old and trustworthy variety). Several others might 

 be included in this list, but variety is not everything. 

 The plants require proper attention at the start, and 

 in winter and early spring protect the head, which 

 may be done by tying the outer leaves over it. 



THE CAULIFLOWER. 



This vegetable is at its best during the summer 

 months, namely from May till October, but the most 

 delicately flavoured heads are generally produced in 

 May and June. The Cauliflower matures more 

 quickly than the Broccoli, and therefore requires 

 considerable " feeding ". The old system of getting 



