(jki\r^ell & $oi}£’ Complete Heed G(uide. 
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS (Brassiea oleracea var.) 
CULTURE. — Sow the seed between the beginning 
of March and end of April — the earlier Hie Bettci — in 
drills, 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, G inches 
apart. 1 n May or June they are to remain 2 feet apart 
in the rows and 1J feel between the plants' in the rows. 
Ground should be prepared early so as to allow the soil 
to become firm. 
Perpkt. Per oz. 
s. d. s. d. 
Cannells’ Matchless— 'Hus variety is 
a marked improvement on the ordi- 
nary kinds. The stems are covered 
with fine large delicious buttons, 
and needs only one trial to ensure 
approbation... ... ™.8d. and 0 6, t *) 
Serymger’s Giant— A superior and 
useful variety,, producing an abun- 
dance of compact sprouts of deli- 
cate flavour — ft 4 0 8 
Finest Imported — A fine selection ... — 0 8 
Rosebery — Large and very fine ... — 0 10 
Dalkeith — Robust habit, medium 
height, richly flavoured sprouts ... — 0 10 
Aigburth — One of the hardiest and 
most productive varieties in culti- 
vation — 1 0 
President Carnot— A new and select 
stock — 0 10 
C ANN ELLS* MATCHLESS BRUSSELS Sl’ROUTS. 
BROCCOLI (Brassiea oleracea botrytis). 
CULTURE. — Early sowings way be made in Eebimary, under glass* followed by sowings in 
the open ground , middle of April and second week in May* for successional crops. When the plants 
are 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 y in rotas 2V feet apart 
and 2 feet distant from each other. As the plants advance in. growth, draw the soil arouiut the stems t 
and give liquid manure occasionally. 
SECTION I.— For Cutting’ from September to November. 
Perpkt. Per oz. 
s, d. s. d. 
Waleheren — One of the best for successive sowings, Hi and 1 0 16 
Grange Early White Cape— A fine variety for autumn 
use _ ffit and 1 0* 1 G 
Veiteh’s Self-Protecting— Beautiful white and firm heads, 
thoroughly protected by the leaves ; remain a tong time 
fit for use „ .- _ ... «d- and 1 ft 1 9 
Purple Cape — If sown the end of February large close heads 
may he obtained in August and September ; excellent 
WALCHEKEN BK0CC0H. flavour . ... ... ...’ C d. and 1 0 
( 18 ) 
1 G 
