it doii]i)lete ^eetl G(uide. 
.fir 
f BRUSSELS SPROUTS (Brassica oleracea var.) 
% 
Peroz. 
s. d. 
CULTURE. — Sow the seed betu cen the beginning of March and 
end of April — the earlier the better — 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. 
Jn May or J une they are to remain 2 feet apart in the rows and feet 
between the plants vi the rows. Ground should be prepared early so as 
to allow the soil to become firm. 
I’erpkt. 
s. d. 
Cannells’ Matchless — This variety is a marked im- 
provement on tlie ordinary kinds. The stems arc 
covered with fine large delicious buttons, and needs 
only one trial to ensure approbation ...3d. and 
Scrymgep’s Giant — A superior and useful variety, 
producing an abundance of compact sprouts of 
delicate flavour 
Finest Imported — A fine selection 
Rosebe^ — Large and very fine 
Albert Sprouts — A hybrid between Brussels Sprouts 
and Savoy 
Dalkeith — Robust habit, medium height, richly 
flavoured sprouts 
Dalmeny Sprouts — This is a hybrid between Cabbage 
and Brussels Sprouts. After the tops arc ent off, a 
fine snccession of sprouts is obtained for a lengthened period ... 
Aigburth — One of the hardiest and most productive varieties in cultivation ... 
President Carnot— A new and select stock 
CANNIil.LS MATOIII-ESS 
HRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
BROCCOLI (Brassica oleracea botrytis). 
CULTURE. -A«r/y soioings may he made in Februaryi under ghisa^ followed by sowings in 
the open groundy m'ddls of April and second week in May^ for successiontd crops. When the plants 
arc larqe cnowjhy prick out into a bed G inches aparty and, after they have acquired considerable strength^ 
transplant to a piece of ground that has been previously well dug and manuredj in roios 2^ feet apart 
and 2 feet distant from each other. As the plants advance in growth draw the soil around the stems, 
and give liquid manure occasionally. 
SECTION I.— For Cutting from September to November. 
WALCllEREN BROCCOLI. 
I’crpkt. I’eroz. 
s. d. s. d. 
Walcheren — One of the best for successive sowings, fid. and 10 16 
Grange Early White Cape — A fine variety for antunm 
use fid. and 10 1 G 
Veitch’S Self-Protecting — Beautiful white and firm heads, 
thoroughly protected by the leaves; remain a long time 
fit for use fid. and 10 16 
Purple Cape — If sown the end of February large dose heads 
may be obtained in August and September ; excellent 
flavour 3d. and 0 fi 10 
SECTION II.— For Cutting from December to February. 
Snow’s Winter White — True ; a valuable winter variety 3d. and 0 6 10 
Early Penzance White — One of the best early varieties ; fine white head.s, 3d. and 0 (! 10 
Early Purple Sprouting— A useful variety for small gardens ... 3d. and 0 fi 1 0 
Adams’ Early White— Very fine — o lO 
White Sprouting — Very productive, quick in growth, fine flavour ... 3d. and 0 6 10 
Cooling’s Matchless— Comes into nse soon after Snow’s Winter White, very hardy 
fid. and 0 fi 1 
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