ous small
branches from the axils of the leaves on the sides of the bulb.

The swollen portion of the stem is of a fleshy, succulent character, and
is used in the manner of Kohl Rabi; between which and the Cabbage it
appears to be intermediate.

PALM KALE.

Palm Borecole. Chou Palmier. _Vil._

Stalk six feet in height, terminating at the top in a cluster of leaves,
which are nearly entire on the borders, blistered on the surface like
those of the Savoys, and which sometimes measure three feet in length by
four or five inches in width.

As grown in France, the plant is remarkable for its fine appearance, and
is considered quite ornamental; though, as an article of food, it is of
little value. In England, it is said to have a tall, rambling habit, and
to be little esteemed.

The plants should be set three feet and a half apart in each direction.

PURPLE BORECOLE.

Red Borecole. Tall Purple Kale. Curled Brown Kale. Chou frise Rouge
Grand. _Vil._

With the exception of its color, the Purple Borecole much resembles the
Tall Green Curled. As the leaves increase in size, they often change to
green; but the veins still retain their purple hue. When cooked, the
color nearly or quite disappears.

It is remarkably hardy, and is much cultivated in Germany.

RED MARROW-STEM BORECOLE.

Red-stalked Kale.

Stalk purplish-red, four and a half or five feet high, and surmounted by
a cluster of large, fleshy leaves, on short, thick stems. The stalk is
much larger than that of the Green Marrow-stem, and sometimes measures
more than three inches in diameter. It is cultivated in the same manner,
and used for the same purposes, as the last-named variety.

TALL GREEN CURLED. _Thomp._

Tall Scotch Kale. Tall Green Borecole. Tall German Greens. Chou frise
grand du Nord. _Vil._

This variety, if unmixed, may be known by its bright-green, deeply
lobed, and curled leaves. Its height is two feet and a half and upwards.
Very hardy and productive.

The parts used are the crowns of the plants; and also the tender
side-shoots, which are produced in great abundance. These boil well, and
are sweet and delicate, especially after frost; though the quality is
impaired by protracted, dry, freezing weather.

THOUSAND-HEADED BORECOLE. _Thomp._

Chou branchu du Poitou. _Vil._ Chou a Mille Tetes.

The Thousand-headed Borecole much resembles the Tree or Cow Cabbage, but
is not so tall-growing. It sends out numerous side-shoots f