Brussels Sprouts — Cauliflower 341 



too early, for the sprouts are most prized in late fall 

 and winter. A large part of the growth of the plant is 

 made in the cool weather of fall. If seeds are sown in 

 June, the plants may be set in the field after the manner 

 of cabbages in late July or August. In the middle 

 states the plants may be left out of doors during the 

 winter as the light freezing does not injure the sprouts. 

 In the northernmost states, however, plants are usually 

 dug late in the fall and planted out in pits, something 

 after the method described for celery and leeks, on page 

 232. A good crop of Brussels sprouts is dependent very 

 largely on the strain of seed, as the plants tend to run 

 down when careful selection in seed -raising is not prac- 

 ticed. A strong plant of the ordinary varieties of Brus- 

 sels sprouts makes a stalk from two to three feet high, 

 producing sprouts from near the base to the large 

 canopy of leaves at the top. There are dwarf varieties, 

 however, which grow from sixteen to eighteen inches 

 high and which are in favor in short-season climates. 



CAULIFLOWER 



From cabbage, the culture of cauliflower differs 

 chiefly as follows : The plant is more particular as to 

 climate, requiring a relatively cool, moist season; it 

 demands a constant supply of soil -moisture; care must 

 be exercised that the heads do not sunburn; it is vitally 

 important that the very best strain of seed is used. The 

 plant is grown for its white tender heads formed of the 

 shortened and thickened flower-parts. 



Cauliflower is a difficult plant to grow to perfection 



