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 ers. The heads should be cut for use or sale as soon as they have reached their full size and before the buds begin to uncurl, as this spoils both the appearance and quality of this, the finest and most delicately flavored of the cabbage family.

—This is the best strain for general use; there are usually two or more grades of this offered in seed catalogues, but the best



should always be purchased, even if you can only buy a single packet; by taking extra care of it you can make every seed count. This variety is quite early, has short stems, and makes good-sized heads of the best quality.

—This variety is quite early and makes fine large heads, of handsome appearance.