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BROCCOLI — continued . 
Matchless (Cooling), a fine protecting variety, very hardy, & coming into use from February to April 
Adam’s Early White, the earliest Spring Broccoli, sometimes ready to cut in February 
Covent Garden Spring White, a first-class early sort, with compact delicate white heads 
Dalmeny Park, first-rate dwarf hardy variety, with large close heads 
Early Penzance, or Cornish, turns in very early ; fine compact pure white heads 
Imperial Early White, a very superior variety, a fine succession to Adam's 
Knight's Protecting, a very useful protecting variety 
Sulphur or Brimstone, very useful, extremely hardy, and produces fine heads 
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Barr’s “ Criterion,” this is the best of all the late Broccoli coming into use after the middle of May, 
and giving a succession till the Cauliflowers are ready to cut. It is a strong growing 
Broccoli, with dark green foliage, and a good deal curled or fringed ; we recommend it 
with the greatest confidence, as it cannot fail to give entire satisfaction 
Barr’s Mayflower, this fine Broccoli comes into use before “Criterion,” the heads arc small, white as 
a cauliflower, and may be cut from the latter end of April to the end of May. The growth 
of the plant is short and robust, should be planted two feet from row to row, and eighteen 
inches from plant to plant 
Mitchell’s Covent Garden Champion, this extremely fine hardy late Broccoli is brought into Covent 
Garden Market very late in the season, the heads are a good medium size, and white as a 
cauliflower 
Carter’s Summer White, in use from the end of May, till succeeded by the cauliflower 
Cattell’s Eclipse, obtained the First Prize at the International Exhibition of May, 1866 
Chappel’s Cream, a fine variety, with large creamy white compact heads 
Excelsior (Watts). Mr. Gilbert, of Burghley, says of this, “A glorious broccoli, magnificent and 
white as snow 
Retford Protecting, this extremely hardy fine protecting variety is extensively grown by market 
gardeners in the North of England 
Howden’s Large Late Siberian Purple, a valuable hardy variety with purple heads 
Lauder’s Superb Protecting Late White Goshen 
Leamington (Perkins'), a well-protected, first-rale late Broccoli. First-class Certificate, 1873 
Mammoth, or Covent Garden Giant White, one of the largest and best late Broccoli 
Millar's Dwarf Late Russian White, true, very fine dwarf, hardy, distinct variety ; sow in succession 
Richmond Fine Late White, an excellent variety, with fine white heads 
Smith’s Superb Protecting, a fine hardy protecting spring variety 
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OUR OWN SELECTION. 
8 ounces, in 8 best successional varieties ... 15/0 I 3 ounces, in 6 best successional varieties ... 6/- 
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
The Burghley, this selection of Brussels Sprouts was made by Mr. Gilbert, gardener to the Most 
Noble the Marquis of Exeter, and certainly it is far in advance of anything we have ever seen. 
In our Experimental Grounds the row of Burghley Sprouts is conspicuous, while the specimens 
sent by Mr. Gilbert, from seed sown in February, were perfect marvels is. & 
Imported Seed, a very fine selected stock, with close compact sprouts 
New Pyramidal (Short), this matchless variety is the result of many years' very careful selection ; 
it grows about 2^ feet high, and is densely covered with compact sprouts. Sow in February 
Roseberry, a fine tall variety, abundantly producing open sprouts of fine quality 
Scrymger’s Giant, a fine variety, with large compact sprouts 
„ Dwarf, a nice dwarf variety, with neat, compact, firm sprouts 
Sutton’s Matchless Sprouts, a very fine selected stock 
HYBRID SPROUTS. 
Melville’s Albert Sprouts, a hybrid between Savoy and Brussels Sprouts, very hardy 
„ Dalmeny Sprouts, a hybrid between Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts, very hardy 
CARDOONS. 
Spanish... ) The stalks of the inner leaves , blanched till white , crisp and tender, are' used like Celery f 
French ... j in stews, soups and salads ; or, when boiled and skilfully served, form a delicacy. ( 
CABBAGE. 
Barr’s Dwarf, a very early variety, having small compact heads, delicate in flavour ; a continuous 
supply may be had throughout the year by making successional sowings 
Barr’s “Criterion,” this valuable medium-sized Cabbage is one of the earliest, and is the result of 
many years’ very careful selection, being remarkable for its compact, uniform growth, and 
turning in quickly : this variety and Barr's Dwarf are two of the best in cultivation 
Tom Thumb (Little Pixie), smaller than Barr’s Dwarf, extremely early, and of delicate flavour 
Heartwell Early Marrow, this is a remarkably neat little variety, turning in quickly 
Cocoa Nut (Wheeler), a very distinct, compact, valuable, small cabbage 
Barr’s A 1, larger than Barr's “ Dwarf,” very early, of compact growth, and remarkably fine quality 
Nonpareil Improved, a very select stock, extremely early, small, compact, and of fine flavour 
Covent Garden Superfine Early Dwarf, a small, compact, very early variety of Dwarf York 
Enfield Market, a very superior medium-sized variety, turning in early, valuable for general use 
Imperial, Wheeler’s, a very fine selection j the variety is one of the best for general use 
Large York, a good useful variety 
Red Dutch Improved, this is a large, valuable variety, for pickling 
Red Early Erfurt, this is a valuable small variety, which turns in quickly, and may be sown much 
later than the Dutch ; for pickling it is most desirable, as it forms a valuable succession 
St. John’s Day Early Dwarf, for summer and autumn, this valuable variety cannot be too highly 
recommended ; it is tender and delicate in flavour, when other sorts are past use. Sow in spring. 
Sugar Loaf, a very distinct variety, esteemed by some 
Winningstadt. The appearance of this variety is not prepossessing, but it boils more tender, and is 
more delicately flavoured during summer and autumn than most other sorts. Sow in spring. 
Colewort Green Rosette .... ) Exceedingly delicate, favourites, in Covent Garden, where they ( 
Mltehflll'R Hardv Green" T art ‘"great demand as bunchgreens. Sow in June, July, and< 
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