FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 



Rosen-Kohl, Gkk. Cliou dc Bruxi-llca, Fk. Bretones, de 

 Brusflas, Sp. 

 Produces on the stem smal] heads resembling miniature 

 Cabbages. The sprouts are used as greens, and become 



very tender when touched by the frost, 

 manage as winter Cabbage. 



Sow in May, and 



Sutton's Matchless. 



Sutton's 3Iatchless. 



The leaves of this va- 

 riety are smaller tlian 

 those of other kinds; 

 are of a pale green 

 color, and stand out 

 well from the stem. 

 The buttons are large 

 and solid and of deli- 

 cious flavor, and come 

 into proper condition 

 for use two to three 

 weeks ahead of other 

 sorts. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 

 40 cts. 

 Improved Dwarf. A 

 standard variety ; pro- 

 ducing compact sprouts 

 of fine quality. It sel- 

 dom fails to produce 

 sprouts and is a good 

 keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts., i lb. 75 cts. 



BROCCOLI. 



Spargd-Kohl, Gr. Cliou-Brocoli, Fr. Broculi, SP. 

 Produces heads in autumn like a Cauliflower. The 



Cape varieties we oft'er are best adapted to our climate. 

 Sow about the middle of May ; trans|)lant in rich soil and 

 manage as winter Cabbage. For an early cro)) the seed 

 should be sown in a hot-bed and cultivated as early Cauli- 

 flower. It succeeds best in a moist soil and cool climate; 

 in the South it can be had in perfection from November to 

 March. 

 Early Purple Cape. This is the best for the North, 



producing compact heads, of a brownish purple, and 



of good flavor Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Broccoli. 



Grange's Autumn White Cape. Not as early as the 

 above; heads large, creamy white; close and certain 

 to head. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



■^i CHBBHGE.i^ 



Kopf-Kohl, Gee. Chou Fomme ou Gabus, Fk. Col 6 Repollo, Sp. 



Sow the seed in well-prepared, rich ground, froM the 10th to the 25th of September. When the plants are large 

 enough to transplant, prick them out of the seed-bed into cold frames. In j)lanting it is important to set the plants 

 down to the first leaf, so that the stem is all under ground. Protect the plants during severe weather with a covering 

 of glass, give them plenty of air and light during mild weather. The plants are usually set out from the middle of 

 Marcli to the middle of Ai)ril, in rows about 2 feet apart, and 18 inches in the row. They may also be raised by sow- 

 ing the seed very early in the spring in hot-beds; after hardening oft" the plants, set out in deep and well-manured 

 ground. They should be hoed every week. The autumn and winter varieties sow in April or early in May, in shal- 

 low drills, 3 or 4 inches apart; trans|)lant early in .Inly, in rows 2i feet apart, and 2 feet in the row. Cabbage succeeds 

 best in a fresh, rich soil, well manured, and deeply dug or plowed. The late plants are subject to attacks of the 

 cabbage-fly, which destroys them as fast as they a)>pear above ground. Various remedies are recommended for the 

 preservation of the plants, such as sprinkling them with wood-ashes, air-slacked lime, plaster, or tobacco, which should 

 be performed early in the morning while the plants are wet with dew. 



Early Jersey Wakefield. A favorite market garden- 

 er's variety ; it is very early, of excellent flavor, of 

 good size and sure to head ; extra fine selected stock. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., i lb. $1.25. 



Early French Oxheart. A leading variety among the 

 market gardeners, heads very early, tender, and of 

 fine flavor ; our seed is selected from extra fine stock. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 60 cts. 



Early Paris Market. A few days later than the Early 

 Oxheart, but of larger size and longer in shape; 

 almost without any loose leaves. One of the heaviest 

 croppers among the second early varieties, and of ex- 

 cellent quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., J lb. $1.00. 



Early Winnigstadt. A solid and tender variety; good 

 for either early or late ; in some sections the best early 

 sort. Desirable for private gardens. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts., i lb. 50 cts. 



Dreer's Large Early York. A superior early-head- 

 ing robust sort, which endures the heat well. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., i lb. 60 cts. 



Early Jersey Wakefield. 



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