98 journal of the royal horticultural society. 



Remarks. 



This new vegetable resembles the common Chicory. The 

 young tender flowering leaf-stalks are cooked like Asparagus. 



(b) Hutton Hall Sprouts. 



Exhibited by Mr. Mclndoe. 



Remarks. 



This is a variety of Brussels Sprouts recommended for its 

 superior flavour. It produces very large sprouts on the stem, with 

 a small Cabbage on the top. The Committee was of opinion 

 that it required further selection. 



(c) Kales. 



Exhibited by Mr. H. Henderson, who sent the following 

 interesting note : — 



" In common with most gardeners who have to keep up an 

 unbroken supply of vegetables, I have often felt, after a severe 

 winter, the want of a Cabbage and Savoy that would be able to 

 withstand the frosts and snows of winter, and sudden thaws, 

 which are far more damaging to vegetables than frost. 



" Borecole stands pre-eminent in this respect, besides being the 

 last to run to seed. This fact led me to think that we might 

 obtain both Savoys and Cabbages equally hardy and late, and 

 probably a better hearting Kale, by crossing them. This idea 

 was carried into effect at the earliest opportunity, making the 

 Borecole the seed-bearing parent. 



" I was rather surprised to find the progeny of these crosses 

 showing more of the character of the pollen-parents (Cabbage 

 and Savoy) than of the seed-bearing parent, only 10 per cent, 

 or so taking after the Kale. The latter, shown in the basket, 

 will give a fair idea of how they will heart by November. — Hugh 

 Henderson, gardener to Stewart Clark, Esq., Cairn Castle, Larne, 

 co. Antrim, Ireland." 



Eemaeks. 



Some of the examples very much resembled Gilbert's Chou 

 de Burghley, and others plain-leaved Savoys. They seemed very 

 promisingAut require further selection. 



(d) The Melon Pear (Solatium guatemalense). 



Exhibited by Mr. N. T. Fuller and R.H.S. 

 Fruits ovate, from 3 to 4 inches long ; skin pale orange, with 



