er. The
leaf-stems are long and naked; the leaves are somewhat ovate, lobed at
the base, very slightly waved, and, incurving a little over the flower,
defend it from frost and wet. It is not a large grower; and, being
upright in habit, may be grown at two feet distant.

Hardy, and well deserving of cultivation. The London market-gardeners
cultivate four varieties, of which this is the principal.

GREEN CAPE. _Thomp._

Autumnal Cape. Maher's Hardy Cape.

Leaves long and narrow; the veins and midribs green; the head is
greenish, and generally covered by the leaves.

This variety and the Purple Cape often become intermixed, and are liable
to degenerate. They are, however, quite distinct, and, when pure, very
beautiful.

GREEN CLOSE-HEADED WINTER. _Trans._

Late Green. Siberian. Dwarf Roman.

This new and excellent Broccoli is apparently a seedling from the Green
Cape. The plants are dwarf; the leaves are large and numerous, with
white veins. The flower grows exposed, is not of large size, and
resembles that of the Green Cape. Its season immediately follows that of
the last-named variety.

HAMMOND'S WHITE CAPE.

An excellent, pure white variety, obtained in England by cultivation and
selection.

KENT'S LATE WHITE.. _R. Hogg._

A remarkably hardy, dwarf-growing variety, with very dark-green foliage.
Bouquet white, of good size, and well protected.

KIDDERMINSTER. _R. Hogg._

Head large and handsome, of pure whiteness, and much exposed. It is
evidently a form of "Willcove," and has, undoubtedly, emanated from that
variety; but it is somewhat earlier.

KNIGHT'S PROTECTING. _R. Hogg._ _M'Int._

Early Gem. The Gem. Lake's Gem. Waterloo Late White. Dilliston's Late
White. Hampton Court. Invisible Late White.

When pure, this variety is of a dwarfish habit of growth, with long,
pointed, and winged leaves, which have a spiral twist about the head,
and turn in closely over it, so as effectually to protect it from the
effect of frost, and preserve it of a fine white color.

It is remarkably hardy; and as the plants are of small size, with
comparatively large heads, a great product is realized from a small
piece of ground.

LATE DWARF PURPLE.

Dwarf Swedish. Italian Purple. Dwarf Danish.

This is the latest purple Broccoli. The plants seldom rise above a foot
in height. The flower, at first, shows small and green; but soon
enlarges, and changes to a close, conical, purple head. The leaves are