are generally supplied from abroad.

_Use._--The heads, or flowers, are cooked and served in all the forms of
the Cauliflower.

_Varieties._--These are exceedingly numerous; although the distinctions,
in many instances, are neither permanent nor well defined.

In 1861-62, a hundred and three nominally distinct sorts were
experimentally cultivated at the Chiswick Gardens, near London, Eng.,
under the direction of Robert Hogg, Esq. In reporting the result, he
says, "It is quite evident that the varieties of Broccoli, as now grown,
are in a state of great confusion. The old varieties, such as Grange's
and the Old Early White, have entirely disappeared, or lost their
original character; whilst the distinctive names of Early White and Late
White seem now to be possessed of no value, as, in some cases, the one
is used for the other, and _vice versa_."

The kinds catalogued by seedsmen, and recommended for cultivation, are
the following; viz.:--

AMBLER'S EARLY WHITE. _R. Hogg._

Similar to Mitchinson's Penzance, but easily distinguished by its winged
leaves; those of the last named being interrupted. It is remarkably
hardy, and produces a large, creamy-white head, very uniform in size.

CHAPPELL'S LARGE CREAM-COLORED.

Chappell's New Cream-colored.

A very large and fine sort, earlier than the Portsmouth; flower
cream-yellow. Sow in the open ground in May, and transplant three feet
apart in each direction.

DANISH, OR LATE GREEN.

_Late Danish. Siberian._

The leaves of this variety are long, narrow, and much undulated; the
leaf-stems are tinged with purple; the heads are of medium size,
compact, exposed, and of a greenish color. It is one of the latest and
hardiest of all varieties.

DWARF BROWN CLOSE-HEADED. _Trans._

This variety resembles the Sulphur-colored; from which it probably
originated. It is, however, earlier, and differs in the form, as well as
in the color, of the flower. The leaves are small, not much waved,
dark-green, with white veins: they grow erect, and afford no protection
to the head. Most of the crowns are green at first; but they soon change
to large, handsome, brown heads.

The plants should be set two feet apart in each direction.

EARLY PURPLE. _Trans._

Early Purple Sprouting.

An excellent kind, of a deep-purple color. When the variety is unmixed,
it is close-headed at first; afterwards it branches, but is liable to be
too much branched, and to become green. The