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Runner Beans. — There is undeniable improvement in this vegetable, 

 and the variety I most highly regard for exhibition is 'Ne Plus Ultra.' 



Beet.— This is a valuable dish in any collection, and of the many 

 varieties of good repute, ' Pragnell's Exhibition ' and ' Dell's Crimson ' 

 are special favourites. 



Broccoli. — For late autumn and early spring displays, Broccoli forms 

 a good substitute for Cauliflower, and should be in all collections when 

 the latter cannot be had. 'Model,' for early spring shows, represents 

 good quality. 



Brussels Sprouts. — These are exhibited either growing on the stems 

 or as detached sprouts to the number of fifty. The latter method is 

 preferable. Solid medium-sized buttons of good colour should be selected. 

 ' Cambridge Champion ' and 1 May's Northaw ' are two good and reliable 

 varieties. 



Cabbages. — Three heads of medium size, conical in shape, firm, of 

 good colour, and without a blemish, represent an excellent type of this 

 highly prized vegetable. ' Ellam's Early ' is reliable, and is of ideal 

 size too. 



Carrots. — Apart from its culinary value, the Carrot is a most attractive 

 adjunct to any collection. ' Model ' is a splendid variety for early shows, 

 and for mid -season and late exhibitions it is not possible to improve upon 

 a good strain of ' New Red Intermediate.' 



Cauliflower. — Of all vegetables, this is the one which is held in 

 highest esteem, and rightly so. Medium- sized, pearly white, fresh heads 

 should always be selected. There is no better variety for early shows 

 than ' Early Forcing ' ; ' Walcheren ' for mid-season displays ; and for 

 autumn exhibitions the unsurpassed 1 Autumn Giant ' is the most satis- 

 factory. 



Celery. — This is an excellent test of a vegetable-grower's skill, and, 

 when represented in good form and condition, is a telling unit in late 

 summer and autumn exhibitions. Specimens should be large and solid, 

 perfectly blanched, and quite free from all blemishes. For early displays 

 ' Early Gem ' has much to recommend it, while for the later shows 

 ' Superb White ' is the best of the white varieties, and 1 Standard-bearer,' 

 the best and most consistent of the Reds. 



Cucumbers. — These, when well-grown, are invaluable. There are a 

 large number of approved varieties, but ' Ideal ' is difficult to surpass. 

 Specimens should be symmetrical in shape, with short ends, and the 

 bloom should not be rubbed in the slightest degree. A perfect brace 

 should be as nearly alike as possible. 



Leeks. — These should be staged with all the rootlets possible, 

 taking care, however, to remove unsightly ones. Specimens should be 

 blanched to the extent of about twelve inches or more, and in girth 

 should be some six inches. ' The Lyon ' is an excellent type. 



Lettuces. —A perfect Lettuce should be of large size, heavy and solid, 

 and equal to the test of cutting, which is invariably done with the Cos 

 varieties. A good type of Cos Lettuce is ' Superb White Cos.' 



Onions. — For exhibition these should be large, with small necks, of 

 good shape, and thoroughly ripened. A good strain of ' Ailsa Craig, 

 which ought to be of globular form, is without a doubt the best type of 



