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Stem short ; head very long, regularly oblong, somewhat 
resembling a Cos Lettuce ; leaves light green, hooding over 
each other; heart soft, not fleshy. It is hardy and stands the 
winter well. 
19. Winnigstadt (J. Veitch & Sons and Barr & Son) ; 
Winnigstadt Sugar Loaf (Benary). — Stem short ; outer leaves 
large, dull glaucous green, undulated at the edges, the inner 
ones being twisted in a peculiar manner ; head extremely firm 
and solid, roundish, but having the top pointed; very heavy. 
Excellent for sowing in spring for early autumn use, standing 
the dry weather well, x x x A.M. September 10, 1895. 
20. Large Early Conical (Benary & Co.). — An early and 
inferior variety of Winnigstadt. 
21. Filder or Pomeranian (Benary & Co.). — Stem long, fre- 
quently swollen under the head ; outer leaves numerous, bright 
green, and rather large ; head of a long conical shape, solid and 
compact ; heart white with a pointed top. A very distinct late 
variety, grown extensively in Germany, but not much cared for 
in this country. 
22. Schweinfurt (Benary & Co.). — Heads very large and 
broad, 15 to 20 inches in diameter, rather soft, easily crushed 
with the hand ; outer leaves pale green with white variations, 
often tinged with violet red. Sown in spring it is fit • for use 
early, but it is not a much approved variety. 
Drumhead Section. 
23. St. John's Day (J. Veitch & Sons) ; St. John's Day 
[Joannet) (E. Benary); Miniature Drumhead (Barr & Son). — 
Stem very short, the head resting on the ground; head very solid, 
rather broader than its height ; outer leaves few, deep green, 
shining. Heart white, crisp, and fleshy. Of fine quality, and 
is most useful when sown in spring for autumn use. x x x 
A.M. September 10, 1895. 
24. Christmas Drumhead (Barr & Son and J. Veitch & 
Sons). — Heads large and broad ; leaves smooth, glaucous green. 
A good winter Cabbage. 
25. Early Small White Erfurt (Benary). — A medium sized 
Drumhead. Head small, flat, glaucous green. Hearts very firm 
and solid. Early. 
26. Goujfrc d'Hiver (Vilmorin). — A dwarf, deep green Drum- 
