TRIAL OF CABBAGES. 
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The seeds were sown on May 19, and planted out when fit. 
The weather proving favourable, the plants grew without 
any check. They were examined twice by the Committee, 
who Highly Commended those marked x x x . As a trial of 
Cabbages sown in spring for use in summer and autumn the 
trial was fairly complete ; but for Cabbages sown in autumn for 
use in early spring, other conclusions would be arrived at. 
The Common or White Cabbage. 
1. Early York (J. Veitch & Sons). — Stem short ; head small, 
ovate ; leaves fleshy, glaucous green, smooth. An excellent 
variety for summer use, and stands the dry weather well. 
Early and distinct. 
2. Superfine Early Dtuarf York (Barr & Son). — A very fine 
selection of Early York, x x x A.M. September 10, 1895. 
3. Large York (Veitch & Sons and Barr & Son). — A large 
and later variety of the Early York. 
4. Early Etampes (J. Veitch & Sons) ; Exprcs (Vilmorin & 
Co.) ; Sutton's Earliest (Sutton & Sons) ; Best of All (Barr & 
Son) ; Earliest of All (J. Veitch & Sons). — These are all selec- 
tions of the Early Etampes, more or less true. 
Stem of moderate length ; head of medium size, somewhat 
ovate ; leaves of fair size, pale green, smooth. It hearts 
rapidly, becoming very solid if left standing. 
This is the earliest variety of Cabbage that we have, and 
the most suitable for sowing in the spring to come in for late 
summer use. Early Etampes. x X X 
5. Ellam's Early (Nutting & Son) ; Ellani's Early Diuarf 
Siyring (J. Veitch & Sons). — Stem short ; head moderately large, 
conical, pointed ; leaves bright green. Hearts form very 
quickly in early spring. 
6. Atkin's Matchless (J. Veitch & Sons). — Stem short ; head 
small, pointed ; leaves deep green, cockled. Hearts firm and 
solid. For use in mid season ; very distinct. 
7. Sutton's Little Gem (Sutton & Sons). — Plant small and 
compact ; stem short ; leaves bright green, fleshy ; hearts small, 
conical, and firm. For mid-season use. A remarkably pretty 
and excellent variety, x x x A.M. September 10, 1895. 
8. Little Pixie (J. Veitch & Sons). — Plant small and very 
