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smooth, evenly formed and very solid. A small early 
and very pretty variety of Drumhead. 
124. Sprotboro (Nutting and Son ; Minier). See Enfield Market. 
125. Small Red (Carter). See Dark Red Dutch. 
126. Small Oxlieart (Carter and Co.) See Early York. 
127. St. Denis (Carter). Plant dwarf, on a short stem, spreading. 
Leaves very large, thick, rounded, lying flat; of a deep 
green colour, with a very thick blue bloom. Hearts large, 
roundish, very firm and solid, some having a tinge of 
brown, but generally of a uniform deep green. Forms 
early and keeps long in good condition. A very pretty 
Cabbage. 
128. St. Denis Large Drumhead (Vilmorin). See St. Denis. 
129. St. John's Day (Carter; Nutting). Plant very dwarf, 
entirely resting on the ground, seldom exceeding 6 or 7 
inches in height, and about 18 or 20 inches in breadth. 
Leaves spreading broad, very compactly placed; of a deep 
green colour. Hearts large, broad, flat, from 6 to 8 inches 
in diameter; very firm, solid, yet crisp, tender and fleshy. 
Forms early, and is of excellent quality. One of the very best 
Cabbages for autumn use. Sow in April and plant out 
15 inches apart. 
130. St. John's Day Early (Minier). See St. John’s Day Late. 
131. St. John's Day Drumhead (Yeitch). See St. John’s Day. 
132. St. John's Day Early Drumhead (Vilmorin). See St. 
John’s Day. 
133. St. John's Day Late Drumhead (Vilmorin). A larger and 
later form of St. John’s Day. 
134. Strasburg Quintal (Denary). See Quintal. 
135. Sugar Loaf (Carter ; Nutting; Veitch; Vilmorin). Plant 
of a very distinct character, of rather tall growth. Leaves 
long, erect, spoon-shaped, and much cupped; of a very 
pale green colour, but covered with a thick bloom, 
and leathery texture. Hearts of long ovate shape, formed 
very loosely, the leaves merely hooding over in the manner 
of a loose Cos Lettuce, so may be easily unfolded. Forms 
early, but of poor quality, not worthy of cultivation. 
136. Superfine Early (Vilmorin). See Early York. A very fine 
selection. 
137. Thick-leaved (Carter; Vilmorin). Plant of tall vigorous 
