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The Illustrated Guide for Amateur Gardeners. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
Cultivation. — To grow Brussels Sprouts successfully the seed should be sown at the latter end of February or early in March on a sheltered border or 
in a frame. Prick out the seedlings about four inches apart into seed beds as soon as they havo made the first leaves, and directly the weather allows 
plant out permanently into well prepared ground, such as is used for general garden crops. For a later crop, a sowing should be made at the end of March, 
or early in April, and the seedlings planted as soon as possible ; they cannot very well be planted out too early. Brussels Sprouts require plenty of room to 
develop, and therefore they should never bo planted thickly. About 2£ feet apart in tho row and 3 feet between the rows would be a suitable distance. 
Give a good supply' of W'ater when they are first planted, and keep the ground loose by frequent use of the hoe. 
Brussels Sprouts thrive much better by themselves than when planted amongst 
other crops. In dry weather liberal supplies of liquid manure will be found of 
great advantage. Daniels’ Colossal and Defiance are first-class stocks, and will 
be found the best for exhibition purposes and for general use. 
• per 07..- 
DANIELS’ COLOSSAL. One of the finest and best in 
cultivation, of very vigorous growth, bearing sprouts of a 
large, compact, globular shape all the way up the stem ; these 
will be found of a more delicate and finer flavour than any other 
of the Cabbage tribe . . . . . . per pkt. 6d. 
IW" DANIELS’ DEFIANCE. A finely selected stock of 
medium height, is exceedingly productive, the stem being 
well covered with large compact sprouts of the most excellent 
flavour. A very useful variety for exhibition purposes, 
and one of the best for general use . . per pkt. 6d. 
AIGBURTH. A tall growing variety, of lino quality. The sprouts are of 
good size and very firm . . 
DALKEITH. A fine selected stock of medium height, the stems being 
well covered with solid sprouts of fine flavour . . per pkt. 3d. 
SCRYMGER’S GIANT. An excellent tall variety; stems well covered 
with fine sprouts, of first-class flavour . . . . per pkt. 3d. 
IMPORTED. Good variety for general use . . 
" I am pleased to tell you that I was very successful with your Seeds, taking many l irst 
and Second Prizes.” — Mr. C. PAYNE, Wheatkampstead. * — 7 " ' 
“ I have a few words of praise for your Seeds, having taken five First and two Second Prizes, 
out of nine exhibits." — Mr. A. LYON, Coventry. 
“ I beg to inform you that I have grown your Colossal Brussels Sprouts over four feet in 
height, and have been picking for over a week (September 4th)." — Mr. F. EATES , Bexley lleatii. 
“ I can find no Seeds to equal yours for exhibition purposes." — Mr. W. MTJT1MER, Barley 
Green. 
DANIELS* COLOSSAL. Reduced from a Photograph. 
BORECOLE or RALE. 
Cultivation. — Borecole is of great value for providing a supply of tender green 
heads from Christmas onwards, during the very severe weather when Cabbage* 
and Broecoli are not available. Many varieties of Borecolo ate also quite orna- 
mental and present most attractive objects in the kitchen garden. Sow the seed 
in April in seed beds, and when the plants arc large enough transplant them into 
their permanent quarters about three feet apart. As an alternative they may 
be planted between Potato rows. 
Borecole likes good soil, but does not require liberal treatment with liquid 
manure, etc., as many plants of the same family do. Give a thorough watering 
at the time of planting out. If there is any tendency to “ clubbing ’’ noticed in 
tho garden, a dressing of lime applied in the Spring previous to planting will he 
found of great advantage. Daniels’ Improved Drumhead can ho highly recom- 
mended on account of its excellent flavour. It is much milder than some varieties. 
Daniels’ Moss Curled Exhibition will he found invaluable for general purposes. 
r.er 07. — s. d. 
9V DANIELS’ MOSS CURLED EXHIBITION. The finest 
strain of curled Kale in cultivation. It is of medium height, 
foliage dark green, and beautifully curled, is very hardy, 
and may be relied upon to stand the severest Winters. For 
exhibition it is unsurpassed . . . . per pkt. 6d. I 6 
DANIELS’ IMPROVED DRUMHEAD. A valuable variety for Winter use. 
Hearts up like a Drumhead Cabbage with broad leaves ; very mild 
and tender when cooked, and of the true Kale flavour per pkt. 4d. 1 0> 
COTTAGER’S. Exceedingly hardy . . . . . . „ 3d. 0 S 
DWARF GREEN CURLED. Very hardy, dwarf-stemmed, flavour very 
mild, colour dark green when cooked, tho best for general crop . . 0 4 
TALL GREEN CURLED. The Tall Scotch Kale . . . . ..06 
VARIEGATED or GARNISHING. A fine curled-leaved variety, beautifully 
variegated, very useful and ornamental for garnishing, also valuable for 
Winter gardening . . . . . . . . per pkt. 4d. 1 0 
ASPARAGUS KALE. Fine for winter use . . . . . . .,01 
