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Egyptian, differs from Duda mainly in its richer green leaves and more prominent white veins ; in »- < 1 . b. d. 
spring it throws up a large quantity of shoots, which may be used green or blanched as we have 
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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 
Ragged Jack ; the leaves are green, beautifully laciniatcd, and, especially the young foliage, 
prettily crisped; in spring it yields a large quantity of sprouts of a delicate flavour 
Scotch Tall Green Curled, extremely hardy and very productive of side-shoots during spring ; this 
and the other varieties of Scotch Borecolesor Kales are well known and universally appreciated o 
„ Dwarf Green Curled or Feathered, a very valuable stock o 
•i „ ,, Prince of Wales, an excellent selection, stem much feathered with sprouts o 
„ New Imperial Hearting, very productive of sprouts in spring o 
„ Tall Purple Curled, this differs from the green simply in colour, which is dark purple ; it 
boils very tender in the winter, and is very productive of side-shoots in the spring o 
„ Dwarf Purple Curled, resembling the tall, 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 
tnerated 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, 
an black letter, liad 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 CouveTron chuda ; which 
is the Portugal or Braganza Cabbage, exceedingly delicate in favour, 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 
remat ks, page 57. Buda Kale is also sold under this name, and not inappropr lately 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 the 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. 
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Variegated Tripled Curled Improved (Melville). For distant effect, winter beds may be formed 
of these, likew ise groups, or single specimens in flower or shrubbery borders. The 
colours range from the purest white to the 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 ? Door soil and an open situation. In autumn, 
when the colours are sufficiently devciopc 1, >e’cct 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 
,, Carter’s Improved Garnishing 1 
„ Covent Garden, in many colours o 
Palm-Tree, extremely ornamental for shrubberies, in appearance resembling an eastern palm 1 
New Moss Triple Curled Garnishing, colour a beautiful light green, the curling exquisite 1 
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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... 1 
Grange’s or Hammond’s White Cape, one of the best for succeeding the Cauliflower. If required 
before Christmas it should be sown in March , or very early in April 1 
Walcberen, one of the very best varieties for cutting in September, October, and November. Sow 
in succession from February to Mav 1 
Self-Protecting Autumn Broccoli (Veitch's). The heads are white, firm and compact, thoroughly 
protected by the foliage, valuable for autumn and early winter use 1 
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Division II.— FOR CUTTING DURING THE WINTER MONTHS. 
Snow’s Superb Winter White, true, this stock has been saved with great care, and is the same as 
originally sent out by Air. Snow. If sown in succession from February to May, fine 
snow-white heads may be cut in November, and during the winter and early spring 
Snow's Superb Winter White, a fine stock, such as is usually sold under this name 
Backhouse's Winter White, distinct from Snow’s and Osborn’s 
Dancer’s Late Pink Cape, a valuable succession to the Early Purple Cape 
Osborn's Winter White, a fine mid-winter variety, heads as white as a cauliflower ; it is dwarf and 
compact like Backhouse s, but with a lighter green foliage 
Early Purple Sprouting, or Asparagus Broccoli, a very hardy prolific sprouting variety 
White Sprouting Improved, very productive of sprouts 
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Division III.— FOR CUTTING IN MARCH AND APRIL. 
Barr’s Champion, a very distinct hardy Broccoli ; the flower is well protected, and with good culture, 
if allowed to attain its full size, produces very large heads 1 
The Covent Garden April Broccoli, a very fine selection, largely cultivated for Covent Garden Market o 
Matchless (Cooling), a fine protecting variety, very hardy, & coming into use from February to April 1 
Adam ’8 Early White, the earliest Spring Broccoli, sometimes ready to cut in February o 
Covent Garden Spring White, a first-class early sort, with compact delicate white heads o 
Dalmeny Park, first-rate dwarf hardy variety, with large close heads o 
Early Penzance, or Cornish, turns in very early ; fine compact pure white heads o 
Imperial Early White, a very superior variety, a fine succession to Adam's o 
Knight’s Protecting, a very useful protecting variety o 
Sulphur or Brimstone, very useful, extremely hardy, and produces fine heads o 
Division IV.— FOR CUTTING IN APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE. 
Barr’s “Criterion,” this is the best of all the late Broccoli coming into use after the middle of May, 
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