Cap.p.ages for Stock-Feeding. 



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The advantages of lime for cabbage are recognized by many growers, and 

 one of its benefits is its action in destroying the fungus that causes ckib- 

 root. After the lime is 

 harrowed in or before 

 liming, it may be advis- 

 able to apply part of the 

 fertilizer. Amounts fre- 

 quently used are 400 to 

 800 pounds of acid phos- 

 phate, 15 to 16 per cent 

 available, or its equiva- 

 lent, i. e., 60 to 120 

 pounds of phosphoric 

 acid; 100 to 150 pounds 

 of muriate of potash, and 

 50 pounds of nitrate of 

 soda per acre. Manure, 

 lime and fertilizers 

 should be uniformly, ap- 



FiG. 10. — Danish Ballhcad. The proportion of 

 outer leaf to head is larger than in Fig. 9, but 

 the head is denser. 



plied. This important matter should not be neglected. If the seed is 

 sown where the plants are to grow, the last harrowing should be done 

 with the Meeker harrow or some tool which will fit the surface equally well. 



Seed and Sowing. 

 The number of seeds in a pound varied in 1905 from 87,000 in the 

 case of Danish Ball to 143,000 in the case of Surehead. The viability 



varied from 71 per 

 cent, to 92 per cent, 

 in dififerent varieties. 

 Since seed is liable 

 to convey the germs 

 of black-rot, it may be 

 treated by dipping it 

 in a solution of form- 

 alin of the strength of 

 one part of formalin 

 to 240 parts of water, 

 and then drying be- 

 fore sowing. In dry- 

 ing, spread the seed 

 thinly and dry as 

 Fig. ii.—Stirehead. YieUs well. fiuickly as possible 



and then put it in a clean bag to prevent re-infection. 



