orm of an elongated cone, and is very regular
and symmetrical. It is quite solid, of a pale or yellowish green color,
tender and well flavored, and remarkable for the peculiar manner in
which the leaves are collected, and twisted to a point, at its top. The
loose, exterior leaves are numerous, large, and broad; stalk rather
high.

It is not early, but rather an intermediate variety, and excellent
either as an autumnal or winter cabbage. As it heads promptly and almost
invariably, and, besides, is of remarkable solidity, it makes a
profitable market cabbage; keeping well, and bearing transportation with
very little injury.

PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH.

Large Flat Dutch.

Head large, bluish-green, round, solid, broad and flat on the top, and
often tinted with red or brown. The exterior leaves are few in number,
roundish, broad and large, clasping, blistered on the surface,
bluish-green in the early part of the season, and tinged with purple
towards the time of harvesting; stalk short.

It is one of the largest of the cabbages, rather late, good for autumn
use, and one of the best for winter or late keeping, as it not only
remains sound, but retains its freshness and flavor till late in spring.
The heads open white and crisp, and, when cooked, are tender and well
flavored. It requires a good soil, and should be set in rows not less
than three feet apart, and not nearer together than thirty inches in the
rows. As a variety for the winter market, the Premium Flat Dutch has no
superior. It is also one of the best sorts for extensive culture, as it
is remarkably hardy, and seldom fails in forming a good head. An acre of
land, well set and cultivated, will yield about four thousand heads.

ST. DENIS. _Vil._

Head of large size, round, a little flattened, solid; the exterior
leaves are numerous, glaucous-green, clasping at their base, and often
reflexed at the ends; the ribs and nerves are large and prominent; stem
long.

This variety is of good quality, seldom fails to form a head, and yields
a large crop in proportion to the quantity of land it occupies. The
plants should be set two feet and a half apart in each direction.

SHILLING'S QUEEN.

A half-early variety, intermediate in form and size between the York and
Ox-heart. As a "second early," it is one of the best. It compares
favorably with the Early Nonpareil, and is tender, mild, and delicate.

Transplant in rows two feet and a half apart, and eighteen inches