BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWERS 11 



for earlier plants in an open position in good land and 

 on holding soil. Fortunately some of the latest kinds, 

 such as Late Queen, Model and June Monarch, are 

 very hardy. To these, to precede them, may be 

 added the old but reliable CuttelPs Eclipse, Carter's 

 Champion, a fine late kind, Miller's Dwarf and Dwarf 

 White. But no matter what kinds are grown, it must 

 be borne in mind that spring broccoli are capricious, 

 and that varieties for certain seasons will often vary, not 

 coming true to season. I do not advise growing too 

 many kinds. It is far better to grow less, selecting 

 those that are reliable, or at least that are hardy, and I 

 find that the largest heads are not the most useful in 

 gardens. It is far better to make two sowings of the 

 late kinds, if quantities are needed — indeed, I would 

 advise sowing for the three seasons noted at different 

 intervals, from February till June, and not as is often 

 done, making one sowing in the spring. It is a difficult 

 matter to advise on the protection of late kinds. The 

 old system of heeling over to the north and covering 

 up the stem has much to recommend it, but this can 

 only be. done with garden culture — indeed, with field 

 culture, where the plants are grown more hardily, I do 

 not think this necessary. 



Cauliflower. — This plant is even more tender than the 

 Broccoli. It gives the summer and early autumn supplies, 

 and there can be no question as to its usefulness. When 

 well grown it is most delicate ; the flavour of small white, 

 quickly-grown heads being most liked. As the plant 

 makes its growth in a short time (I refer to the summer 

 crop), it needs richly manured land and not too heavy 

 . soil. Few plants suffer more quickly from heat and 

 drought. The best season is doubtless in the late 

 spring or early summer. In the late autumn — indeed, 

 in July and August — cauliflowers are not required, there 

 being a wealth of other vegetables to select from, so 



