112 THE AMATEURS’ GUIDE 
BORECOLE. 
1. Dwarf German Greens, or Kale. 2. Scotch Kale. 
Under the head of Borecole is usually classed a large variety 
of the cabbage tribe, known as different kinds of Kale, but very 
distinct in appearance and modes of growth. No. 1 is an excel- 
lent green for winter and spring' use. Being dwarf, it is easily 
preserved during severe weather. Sow early in autumn in good 
ground, either broadcast or in drills, and treat as described for 
Winter Spinach. Sow No. 2 in seed-bed middle of spring, and 
transplant and treat as directed for Winter Cabbage. This variety 
of Borecole is of upright growth, and not so well adapted for se- 
vere climates as No. 1. 
BROCOLI. 
1. Purple Cape. 3. Sulphur. 
2. Large Early White. 4. Walcheren. 
The Brocoli produce heads like Cauliflower, in autumn. No. 1 
appears to be the best adapted to our climate. It is the only 
one to be relied on. Sow in seed-bed middle of spring, and trans- 
plant to very rich ground when eight to ‘twelve inches high, and 
manage generally as usual with Winter Cabbage. 
BRUSSEL’S SPROUTS. 
This vegetable is cultivated for the small heads, which spring in 
considerable numbers from the main stem. Much esteemed in 
some parts of Europe, but here it has not received the attention it 
merits. The plant rises up with a very long stem, which has a 
spreading open head at the top, but which sends out from its sides 
great numbers of little cabbages, each being of the size of a large 
walnut. The large leaves should be broken off very early in 
autumn, in order to give the little cabbages room to grow. In 
