The seeds are sown in March.
418. BURNET. Poterium Sanguisorba.--The young leaves of this plant are
eaten with other tender herbs in the spring, and are considered a
wholesome addition to mustard, cress, corn-salad, &c.
419. CABBAGE. Brassica oleracea.--The varieties of cabbage are numerous.
The most esteemed are,
The Early York. The Early Sugar-loaf. The Early Battersea. The Early
Russia.
They are all sown in August, and planted out for an early summer-crop,
and are usually in season in May and June.
The Large Battersea. The Red Cabbage. The Green Savoy. The White Savoy.
These are usually sown in March, and planted for a winter crop.
The use and qualities of the cabbage are too well known to need any
further description.
420. CAULIFLOWER. Brassica oleracea var.--The varieties are,
The Early. The Late.
The early cauliflower is sown in the first week in September, and
usually sheltered under bell or hand glasses during the winter. By this
means the crop is fit for table in the months of May and June.
The late sort is usually sown in the month of March, and planted out for
a succession to the first crop.
421. CAPERS. Capparis spinosa.--This is the flower-pod before it opens
of the above shrub, and is only kept as an ornamental plant here. I am
induced to notice this plant, as I have known some things used in
mistake for capers that are dangerous.
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