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BOEECOLE OB KALE. 
On all hands it is asserted and accepted as a fact that the varieties of the Brassica family are liahlc to mat 
variations, and no doubt this is correct, especially in the higher forms, such as Broccoli, Cauliflower and 
Cabbage. This sportive character is made a pretext, however, for the confusion that exists amongst the names of 
Kales, but after several years' careful comparative tests— if we are to judge from the extreme purity of the stocks 
procured from a great variety of sources, and from which we conducted our experiments— we are of opinion that 
either great care is exercised by the growers in keeping the Kales pure, or they are not liable to sport, as we could 
see no deviation m our trials from the normal or typical forms of the plants ; although there was any amount of 
variation in the names applied to the same variety of Kales. J 
The Kales we have enumerated are accurately described , so that any one interested in the subject will readily 
identify the varieties. pkt 
Cottager's Kale, plants purple, or green ; the leaves in most cases crimped or curled at the margin-, s. d. s. d! 
the plant tall and robust, yielding in spring a large crop of side- shoots, exceedingly delicate in 
flavour. The new Kale, Meopham Court, is simply the green variety of this o 
Chou de Milan ; in respect to height and robustness this resembles Cottager's Kale, the leaves arc of a 
bluish-green lint, and mostly plain ■■ in spring it yields a large supply of side sprouts, which 
are particularly delicate in flavour 
Buda Kale, this might be called a dwarf Chou de Milan ; leaves dull bluish green, with white veins ; 
in spring it throws up a large quantity of shoots, which, when cooked, eat like marrow ; but if 
these are blanched, by placing a seakale pot over the plant, the delicacy is increased o 
Egyptian, differs from Buda mainly in its richer green leaves and more prominent white veins (in 
spring it threnvs up a large quantity of shoots, which may be used green or blanched as we have 
recom mended in the case of Buda Kale 0 
Jerusalem Green Curled, syn. Acme Kale , the growth is dwarf but sturdy, the margin of the "leaves 
crisped or curled very much, and the partially undeveloped centre leaves are tinged on the 
tips with purple, and the veins are of a subdued crimson colour; in the spring this plant throws 
out numerous long stout succulent shoots, and is believed by many to be the true “Asparagus 
Kale ; " these tender shoots may be cooked either green or blanched o 
Jerusalem Purple, this plant differs considerably from the Green Curled ; it is altogether a coarser 
and less prepossessing plant, but no doubt very hardy ; colour dullish purple; in spring it 
also throws out a large quantity of succulent shoots 0 
Ragged Jack ; the leaves are green, beautifully laciniated, and, especially the young foliage, 
prettily crisped; in spring it yields a large quantity of sprouts of a delicate flavour o 
Scotch Tall Green Curled, extremely hardy and very productive of side-shoots during spring; this 
and the other varieties of Scotch Borecoles or Kales are well known and universally appreciated 
Dwarf Green Curled or Feathered, a very valuable stock o 
,, 11 Prince of Wales, an excellent selection, stem much feathered with sprouts o 
11 ,1 Handsworth, a very fine selection , well curled o 
11 11 Veitch s Late, described as being long in running to seed o 
•1 „ Abergeldie, a good robust variety of intermediate height . .. o 
New Moss Triple Curled Garnishing, colour a beautiful light green, the curling exquisite o 
New Imperial Hearting, very productive of sprouts in spring o 
Tali Purple Curled, this differs from the green simply in colour, which is dark purple ; it 
boils very tender in tire winter, and is very productive of side-shoots in the spring o 
„ Dwarf Purple Curled, resembling the tail, but so dwarf as to lay quite on the ground o „ 
The above Kales are the most desirable for culinary purposes ; the coarser-growing cattle kinds are enu- 
merated under the head of Agricultural Seeds. 
In clearing up the confusion which exists in the names of this section of the Brassica family, the following, 
in black letter, had no distinct Kales to represent them, one or other of the varieties above described being 
supplied, and the names of such as were supplied are given in italics : 
For Delaware, were supplied, Jerusalem and Buda. For Siberian, Egyptian. For Lapland, Egyptian, 
Buda, and Dwarf Purple Curled. For Victoria Marrow, Couve Tronchuda. For Miller’s Winter' 
Egyptian. For Camberwell, Ragged Jack. For Prussian, Jerusalem. 
Asparagus Kale demands a special notice for itself. Under this name many seedsmen sell Couve Tronchuda ; which 
is the Portugal or Braganza Cabbage, exceedingly delicate in flavour, and should be grown universally ; but 
we object to the name " Asparagus being attached to it ; the leaves are more like blanched sea-kale. See our 
remarks, page 59. Buda Kale is also sold under this name, and not inappropriately so ; in the spring it 
throws up an immense quantity of shoots, which may be blanched and served as asparagus. Jerusalem is 
likewise sold under this name, and we think it is the plant to which Hu name was originally attached. 
Under this name is also sold Chou de Milan. Even Ragged Jack is made to do duty, as also Egyptian 
Kale. Our object in making this statement is that our customers may select their own Asparagus Kale. 
ORNAMENTAL KALES FOR WINTER DECORATION. per pkt. per oz. 
Variegated Triple Curled Improved (Melville). For distant effect, winter beds may be formed 
of these, likewise groups, or single specimens in flower or shrubbery borders. The 
colours range from the purest white to tile richest purple-crimson, and when lit up 
by the winter sun are splendid. As soon as the plants in the seed bed are large enough, 
transplant a goodly number into a poor soil and an open situation. In autumn, 
when the colours are sufficiently developed, select the most beautiful, breaking off the 
large under-leaves, and arrange according to taste, planting sufficiently deep to bring 
the head close to the surface of the soil 1 o 
„ New Triple Curled Perennial (Melville), a cross between the Perennial Woburn 
Kale and tire Annual Variegated ; purple, green, white, mauve, olive, and yellow are 
die colours of tire plants from which the seed was saved 1 
„ Carter’s Improved Garnishing 1 o 
„ Covent Garden, in many colours o 4...1 o 
Palm-Tree, extremely ornamental for shrubberies, in appearance resembling an eastern palm 1 o 
BROCCOLI. 
Division I.— FOR CUTTING DURING THE AUTUMN AND EARLY WINTER MONTHS. 
Early Purple Cape, a most useful, excellent variety, which may be cut from August to December... o 6...1 6 
„ Erfurt Dwarf, fine extra dwarf English selection of this valuable Cauliflower-Broccoli x 6... 3 6 
Grange’s or Hammond’s White Cape, one of the best for succeeding the Cauliflower. Jf required 
before Christmas it should be sown in March, or very early in April o 6...1 6 
Walcheren, one of the very best varieties for cutting in September, October, and November, Sow 
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