BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
(Brassica oleracea bullata gemmifera.) French, Chou de Bruxelles. 

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SUTTON’S MATCHLESS. 

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SUTTON’S DWARF GEM. 
Cultural Notes.—Brussels Sprouts are often poorly,grown, because the first principle of 
success—a long growing season—is not recognised. Seed should therefore be sown on the first 
favourable opportunity in February or March. Ifa cold frame can be spared during February, 
broadcast the seed on fine soil, and give the seedlings air whenever the weather permits. Failing 
a frame, sow in shallow boxes placed in a well-ventilated greenhouse; or sowings may be made 
in drills, one inch deep and one foot apart, on a south border or in some other sheltered sunny 
position out of doors. Protect the seedlings from slugs by an occasional dusting of old soot. As 
soon as the plants in frames or boxes have made half a dozen leaves, prick them out three inches 
apart on an open bed of good soil, and transfer to permanent quarters before they crowd one 
another. For successional crops sow in the open ground in the latter part of March or early in 
April. The seedlings from sowings made outdoors may be transplanted direct to the open ground 
immediately they are large enough. The crop is often grown on Potato land, the plants being put 
out between the rows during summer. It is better practice, however, to plant Kales or Broccoli 
on Potato land, and to put the Sprouts on an open plot which has been thoroughly dug and well 
manured. The ground should be made quite firm in order to encourage sturdy growth. For the 
compact-growing varieties two feet apart each way will generally suffice, but for larger kinds an 
extra six inches will be required in the rows, and the rows three feet apart. Gather the crop in a 
systematic way, commencing from the base of the stems, taking only a few sprouts from each 
instead of stripping separate plants. The season of use will be greatly prolonged, and the tendency 
of the sprouts to burst be lessened, if the head is cut last of all. 
Sutton’s Exhibition. produces an abundant crop of solid sprouts, delicious in 
flavour, which come early to maturity, and the buttons remain firm for a considerable 
time. For exhibition purposes this fine variety is unequalled and it cannot be 
surpassed for general cultivation. (lllustrated) 
per packet, 1s. and 1s. 6d.; ounce, 2s. 
‘Your Exhibition Brussels Sprouts are the finest I ever saw. We are using them now. 
and have had an excellent supply for months. The sprouts are firm, immense in size, and of 
splendid flavour. Numbers of people have asked me the name of the variety (January 27).— 
JoHN Murpbocu, Esq., Teddington. 
‘Sutton’s Exhibition Brussels Sprouts are grand, the plants being completely covered 
with buttons of great size which are excellent in quality..—Mr. P. Booron, Gardener to the 
Right Hon. Viscount MILNER. 
‘I never saw such fine Brussels Sprouts as from your Exhibition and Matchless strains. 
Perfectly solid, very tender, and simply crowded around the stem. Some of the sprouts measured 
3 inches in diameter.’—R. B. HAZLEWOOD, Esq., Oakleigh. 
Sutton’s Matchless. We strongly recommend this variety for general use, and 
to maintain a succession of Sprouts after the crop of Sutton’s Exhibition is 
exhausted. The plants are robust, very hardy, and the stems covered with compact 
globular sprouts of the finest flavour. Some inches taller than Sutton’s Exhibition. 
(llustrated) ... bt AY as per packet, 1s. and 1s. 6d.; ounce, 1s. 9d. 
‘Your Matchless is one of the tallest Brussels Sprouts, and has a splendid lot of extra 
firm sprouts all up the stem. Alongside other varieties it has attracted the attention of several 
gardeners.’—Mr. T. SIMPSON, Gardener to the Right Hon. the Earl of STRADBROKE. 
‘I have seen many fine crops of Brussels Sprouts grown here, but never one to equal this 
year’s crop of Sutton’s Matchless and Exhibition. Every plant is perfect..—Mr. J. WILLIAMs, 
Gardener to Mrs. GALLOWAY. 
Sutton’s Dwarf Gem. The dwarfest and earliest of all the varieties. Sprouts 
very solid, and excellent in flavour. Those who prefer small sprouts will appreciate 
our Dwarf Gem. (lllustrated) ... per packet, 1s. and 1s. 6d.; ounce, 1s. 9d. 
‘Your seeds continue to give perfect satisfaction. The Brussels Sprouts, Sutton’s Dwarf Gem, 
proved a magnificent crop for size, productiveness and quality, and were praised by all who saw 
or tasted them.’—Miss HopKINSON, Whitfield House. 
Sutton’s Market Favourite. tnis variety is especially suitable for market 
work and will exactly meet the requirements of those who grow Brussels Sprouts 
on a large scale. The plant is tall in growth, and is well covered from bottom to 
top with large compact sprouts of good quality ... per packet, 1s.; ounce, ls. 6d. 
Veitch’s Exhibition. Distinct early variety, remaining a long time fit for use. The plant is 
perfectly hardy and very productive; sprouts tender and of delicate flavour 
per packet, 9d. and 1s. 3d.; ounce, 2s. 
Veitch’s Paragon. Bears an abundance of solid sprouts on compact plants, per ounce, ls. 6d. 
Aigburth Ape Be per ounce, ls. 3d. | Wroxton a Sa per ounce, ls. 3d. 
Scrymger’s Ciant... ae se ... per ounce, ls. 

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