SELECT GENERAL LIST OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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BROCCOLI— Continued. 
Foil USB TN May and June. 
Ptr oz. — s. (!. 
ALEXANDRA (William.s’), very hardy, producing large conical-shaped heads, almost as 
white as Cauliflowers per pkt. 2 G 
CHAMPION (Carter’s), dwarf and compact, with largo roimd close heads . . ,, 10 
DWARF DANISH or SIBERIAN, lato green, very hardy 10 
DWARF WHITE RUSSIAN (Millar’s), a good useful variety 10 
ECLIPSE (Cattoll’s), see page 53 ......... . per pkt. 1 G 
LATE WHITE (Wilcovo’s), the heads of this variety are very large, firm, and pure white . 1 0 
MAMMOTH (E)lotson’s), a compact large-headed variety 10 
RELIANCE (Conning’s), an excellent sort, producing fine white heads, very hardy . . 1 G 
The soil best suited for Broccoli is a fresh and rich sandy loam, and the season for sowing 
between April and July. The Cape varieties may bo sown at three different dates, commencing 
in April ; Walclieren at intervals of three weeks from April to July, the vai-ieties for spring use 
from the beginning of Ajjril to May, and the late sorts about the middle of May. Snom’s Winter 
White is a valuable variety for succession, when sown at intervals of throe weeks from the 10th 
of April. When the plants show their second leaves they may be either thinned out, or pricked out 
into nursery beds, and when freely growing again, finally transplant into rows 2 feet to 2J feet 
apart. During dry weather assist the growth by application of liquid manure. It is customary to 
lay the plants down in September or October, with the heads turned from the sun, applying earth 
on the south side over the stems to protect from snow and frost. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
Per oz. — s. rf, 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS, imported, a very select stock 0 9 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS, ROSEBERRY, a tall-growing variety, producing an abundance of 
compact sprouts per pkt. 1 0 
ALBERT SPROU'rS, a hybrid between the Drumhead Savoy and the Brussels Sprouts. 'The 
stem is long, thickly studded with sprouts, and having a top resembling a small Savoy, 
per pkt. 1 0 
DALMENY SPROUTS, a hybrid between the common heading Cabbage and Sprouts. 
The growth is a foot high, thickly set with sprouts, and terminated by a medium-sized 
Cabbage. The flavour is that of a Cabbage, and free from the Savoy Sprout taste. After 
the top is cut oft', a fine succession of sprouts is obtained for a lengthened period, per pkt. 0 6 
Sow the second week in March for early crops, and in April for succession. Transplant when 
ready into rich strong loamy soil, 2 feet apart each way. Pinch out the top sprout when it begins 
to cabbage, so as to throw more strength into the side sprouts. 
CABBAGE. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
BATTERSEA or FULHAM, an excellent variety for general orop 0 0 
DRUMHEAD or FLAT DUTCH, grows to a largo size, but is very tender and sweet when 
young 0 4 
EARLY DWARF YORK, a compact and quick-growing variety 0 G 
ENFIELD MARKET or KING OF THE CABBAGES, extra fine, producing solid hearts, 
mild and tender ............... 0 6 
FEARNOUGHT, see page 55 per pkt. 1 0 
INCOMPARABLE (Hill’s), a capital dwarf variety, sfc page 55 ....,, 06 
LARGE YORK, very fine for general crop 0 6 
LITTLE PIXIE or TOM THUMB, early, small, and fine flavoured . . .per pkt. 0 G 
MATCHLESS (Atkin’s), very dwarf, excellent for small gardens 0 6 
NONPAREIL IMPROVED, an excellent variety, suitable for spring or autumn . . .00 
PRINCE ALBERT, one of the best for general crop .06 
