one of the most familiar of the Savoys; having been
long in cultivation, and become a standard sort. The head is of medium
size, round, bluish or sea green on the outside, yellow towards the
centre, and loosely formed. The interior leaves are fleshy and
succulent, with large and prominent midribs,--the exterior leaves are
round and large, of a glaucous or sea green color, and, in common with
those of the head, thickly and distinctly blistered in the peculiar
manner of the Savoys; stalk of medium height.

The variety possesses all the qualities of its class: the texture is
fine, and the flavor mild and excellent. On account of its remarkably
fleshy and tender character, the inner loose leaves about the head will
be found good for the table, and to possess a flavor nearly as fine as
the more central parts of the plant.

It is remarkably hardy, and attains its greatest perfection only late in
the season, or under the influence of cool or frosty weather. As the
plants develop much less rapidly than those of the Common Cabbage, the
seed should be sown early. Transplant in rows two and a half or three
feet apart, and allow a space of two feet and a half between the plants
in the rows.

LONG-HEADED SAVOY. _Vil._

Chou Milan a Tete Longue.

A comparatively small variety, with an oval, long, yellowish-green, but
very compact head; leaves erect, inclining to bluish-green, long and
narrow, revoluted on the borders, and finely fretted or blistered on the
surface; stem rather high.

It is hardy and of excellent quality, but yields less than many other
sorts. It is, however, a good kind for gardens of limited size, as it
occupies little space, and cabbages well. The plants may be set eighteen
inches apart in one direction by about fifteen inches in the opposite.

MARCELIN SAVOY. _Thomp._

A new sort, allied to the Early Ulm, but growing somewhat larger. Though
not so early, it is next to it in point of earliness; and, if both sorts
are sown at the same time, the Marcelin will form a succession. It is a
low grower; the leaves are dark-green, finely wrinkled and curled; the
head is round, compact, and of excellent quality. When cut above the
lower course of leaves, about four small heads, almost equal in delicacy
to Brussels Sprouts, are generally formed. This sort is exceedingly
hardy; and, on the whole, must be considered a valuable acquisition.

The plants should be set eighteen inches by twelve inches apart.

TOU