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BRUSSELS SPROUTS (Brassica oleracea var.) 
SCRYMGER’S GIANT BRUSSELS 
SPROUTS. 
CULTURE. — Sow the seed between the beginning of March and 
end of April — the earlier the better — broadcast , on a well prepared bed , 
and cover thinly with fine soil. When the plants are 2 or 3 inches high, 
draw out the. strongest and transplant into another bed, 6 inches apart. 
In May or June they are to remain 2 feet apart in the rows and ]£ feet 
between the. plants in the rows. Ground should be prepared early so as 
to allow the soil to become Jinn. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
Serymg'er’s Giant— A superior and useful variety, pro- 
ducing an abundance of compact sprouts of delicate 
flavour per pkt. 6tl. 1 0 
Finest Imported — A fine selection 0 8 
Rosebeir -Large and very fine 0 9 
Albert Sprouts — A hybrid between Brussels Sprouts and 
Savoy ... ... ... ... ... ... per pkt. (id. 1 0 
Dalkeith — Robust habit, medium height, richly flavoured 
sprouts ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 10 
Dalmeny Sprouts — This is a hybrid between Cabbage 
and Brussels Sprouts. After the tops are cut off, a 
fine succession of sprouts is obtained for a lengthened 
period ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 9 
Aigburth — One of the hardiest and most productive varieties 
in cultivation per pkt. (id. 1 0 
BROCCOLI (Brassica oleracea botrytis). 
CULTURE Early sowings may be made in February, under glass, followed by sowings in 
the open ground, middle of April and second week in May , for successional crops. When the plants 
arc large enough, prick out into a bed 6 inches apart, and, after they have acquired considerable strength , 
transplant to a piece of ground that, has been previously well dug and manured, in rows 2^ feet apart 
and 2 feet, distant from each other As the plants advance in growth draw the soil around the stems, 
and give liguid manure occasionally. 
SECTION I. — For Cutting from September to November. 
Per oz. — s. d. 
Waleheren — One of the best for successive sowings, 
per pkt. 6d. and Is. 1 (i 
Grange Early white Cape — A fine variety for Autumn use. 
per pkt. Gd. and Is. 2 9 
Veitch’S Self-Protecting — Beautiful white and firm heads, 
thoroughly protected by the leaves; remain a long time fit for 
use per pkt. Is. 2 0 
Purple Cape — If sown the end of February large close heads 
may be obtained in August and September; excellent flavour. 
per pkt. Gd. and Is. 1 G 
SECTION II.— For Cutting from December to February. 
Snow’s Winter White — True, a valuable winter variety per pkt. Gd. and Is. 2 0 
Early Penzance White — One of the best early varieties, fine white heads... per pkt. fid. 1 0 
Early Purple Sprouting — A useful variety for small gardens ,, Gd. 1 0 
Adams’ Early White— Very fine ,, Gd. 1 0 
White Sprouting — Very productive, quick in growth, fine flavour ... per pkt. Gd. and Is. 1 G 
Cooling’s Matchless— Comes into use soon after Snow's Winter White, very hardy, 
per pkt. Gd. and Is. I G 
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