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Early Italian Giant Cauliflower. 
Earty Ktaliam Giamt. Very large fine sort, not quite so late as 
the late Italian, and almostas large. The heads are quite large, white 
and compact, and of delicious flavor. Recommend it to all who have 
not tried it. When sown at the proper season it will head with. cer- 
tainty, and will not fail to give satisfaction. 
Late Htalian Giant. This is the largest of all the Cauliflowers. 
It is grown to a considerable extent in the neighborhood of New Or- 
leans. It is very large and compact; should not be sown later than 
June, as it takes from seven to nine months before it heads. 
Hmmperimi. (New.) A variety from France, very similar to the 
Le Normands, perhaps a little earlier ; very good ; reeommend it highly. 
Nom Plus Ultra. A new Italian variety, four weeks earlier than 
the Early Italian Giant. Very highly recommended. 
CARROT. 
Carottre (Fr.), MoEHRE OR GELBE RUEBE (Ger.), ZANAHORIA (Sp.). 
Ear Ly ScaRLer Horn. LonG RED, WITHOUT CORE, 
Har Lone ScaRLET FRENCH. Sr. VALERIE. 
IMPROVED LonG ORANGE. Hatr Lone Luc. 
Requires a sandy loam, well manured, and deeply spaded up. 
Should be sown in drills ten to twelve inches apart, so the plants can 
be worked after they are np. Gardeners here generally sow them 
broad-cast, and often the roots are small from being crowded too much 
together. 
Early Scariet Hiorm. <A short stump rooted variety, of medium 
size, very early and of fine flavor. Not cultivated for the market. 
Half Long French Scarlet. Thisisthe most popular variety, 
and extensively grown for the market, as well as for family use. It is 
a little later than the Early Horn, but much larger; bright scarlet in 
color, and of fine flaver., 
