BROCCOLI. — 
(Brassica oleracea botrytis asparagoides.) 
French, Chou Brocoli. 
CULTURAL NOTES. 
By successional sowings of suitable varieties it is possible to ensure a 
supply of Broccoli or Cauliflower the whole year through. 
Soil, and Preparation. The position chosen for Broccoli should 
be an open one, bearing in mind that the crop does not follow well upon 
Cabbage, Turnip, or Cauliflower. The soil for autumn or early winter 
supplies must be of good quality, deeply cultivated and well manured. 
But ground not too freely enriched is more suitable for crops intended to 
mature in spring and summer, and the harder the soil the better. These 
conditions encourage sturdy hard growth, capable of surviving severe 
winter weather. On very stiff soils, however, the cultivator need not 
hesitate to plant in a loose tilth, as ground of this character rapidly 
consolidates after rain. 
Times of Sowing. Broccoli should always be sown on good seed- 
beds and be planted out. The drills need not exceed half an inch in 
depth ; and where sparrows haunt the garden it will be well to protect the 
bed with netting. Autumn Broccoli. Sowings can be made in February, 
March, and April—the earliest.in a frame to ensure vigorous growth, and 
the later sowings in the open ground. Winter Broccoli should not be 
sown before the end of March, and thence on to the end of April. Asa 
rule an April sowing will make the best crop, although much depends on 
season, soil, and climate. Spring and Summer Broccoli may be sown in 
April and May, the April sowing being the more important. 
Planting Out. Early thinning and planting is an important matter. 
If the land is not ready thin the seed-bed and prick out the seedlings. 
Broccoli should invariably be planted out on firm ground. The distances 
may range from two to two and a half feet each way, although some of the 
medium-sized sorts that have to stand through the winter for use in spring, 
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may be stationed a little closer together. Plant firmly and water if needful ; 
but, if possible, plant in showery weather. 
Heeling Over. In cold districts, and on wet soils where Broccoli do 
not winter well, heeling over may be adopted. Commence the operation 
by taking out a trench one spit deep 
at the northern side of the bed. 
Then push the heads over bodily 
by inserting a spade in the soil 
behind each plant in the first row, 
so that the base of the head rests 
on the ground in front, the stem 
being in a slanting position facing 
north. Cover the stems with soil 
taken from between the first and 
second rows, as shown in the accom- 
panying illustration, figurel. The 
heads in the second row (figure 2) 
and in the subsequent rows are 
treated in a similar manner. The 
work should be done during fine 
weather in November. In very 
severe seasons cover the plot with 
straw or bracken, but this must be 
removed in wet weather. 

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HEELING OVER BROCCOLI. 
Sprouting Broccoli. Sow in April and the plants may be treated in 
the same way as other hardy greens. This type of Broccoli produces an 
abundance of shoots which can be gathered for a considerable period. 
SUTTON’S PEERLESS STRAIN OF HARDY BROCCOLI. 
The four varieties of Broccoli offered below form an entirely distinct class which may 
best be described as hardy Cauliflower-headed Broccoli. 
In.each case the heads are of 
the purest white, and so solid and perfectly protected by the incurved foliage as to be 
almost indistinguishable from Cauliflower of the finest quality. Yet the plants are as 
hardy in constitution as those of any other Broccoli. Certainly no Broccoli could present 
a more beautiful appearance when growing, or be more appreciated at table, and the heads 
possess the additional advantage of remaining in sound condition for a considerable time. + 
Our exhibits of these Broccoli at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Meetings in London 
have created the utmost admiration and interest. The varieties which comprise our 
Peerless Strain differ only in the time at which they are ready for cutting. If sown and 
planted out at the same time they will succeed each other in the order named below. 
Sutton’s Superb Early White (for use January-February). See accompanying 
illustration ... a per packet, 1s. 6d. and 2s. 6d.; ounce, 4s. 6d. 
‘Your Superb Early White is the finest Broccoli in cultivation.—Mr. A. Massir, The 
Gardens, Lupton. 

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SUTTON’S SUPERB EARLY WHITE. 
Sutton’s Snow-white (for use March-April). Sce illustration in colours, page 23 
per packet, 1s. 6d. and°2s. 6d. ; ounce, 4s. 6d. 
‘I have been cutting from your Snow-white some of the most perfect Broccoli I ever saw, 
so uniform in size, shape, and colour. This variety should be grown in every garden where a good 
handsome Broccoli is wanted.’—Mr. J. SAWYER, Haywards Heath. 
Sutton’s Satisfaction (for use April-May). Sec accompanying tllustration 
per packet, 1s. 6d. and 2s. 6d.; ounce, 4s. 6d. 
‘I must give great praise to your Satisfaction Broccoli which has stood the winter well ; 
two heads cut this morning (May 4) weighed 53 and 6 pounds respectively.’—Mr. W. E. HARPER, 
Gardener to E. East, Esq. 
Sutton’s Latest of All (for early summer use). (Seed scarce) per packet, 2s. 6d. 
“I am obliged to write you re the merits of your Latest of All Broccoli. I am now (June 1) 
cutting some truly magnificent specimens of superior texture without the least tendency to coarseness. 
I usually grow 8 or 10 varieties, but there has been nothing to equal Latest of All this season.’— 
W. FRENCH, Esq., Churchgate. 

One packet each of the four varieties of 
| Sutton’s Peerless Strain of Broccoli, 6s. 
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