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Brussels Sprouts — rontuiupd. 

 heads. To scrtire tliis veg-otalilo in its best form, it mnsl 

 be prown on dooply-wnrkoil ami rich groiind. In addition, 

 the seeds should bo obtainod from a ii-onil source, as tliero 

 are many spurious stocks in cultivation. Plenty of room 

 must be allowed the plants to develop, and the tops and 



Brussels Sprouts— ro?ifi7n/,e^. 

 ROW tldnly in a cold frame, or earefully prepare seed beds 

 on a warui south border. As soon as the plants are lario-e 

 enough, prick theui off into pre]iared soil, to g-i-ow on ; about 

 the end of April, transplant into a pieee of rich ground, 

 wiiich has been previously prepared for them, setting* in 



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Fig. 236. Bryonia laciniosa 



leaves ehonld not be removed till after the sprouts are 

 gathered ; dead leaves, of course, excepted. It is a bad 

 plan to plant Brussels Sprouts amongst potatoes or other 

 crops, as they become unduly weakened, and never give 

 finch good returns as when grown by themselves. 



i^toil and Cultivation. In February, and early in March, 



rows from 2ft. to 3ft. asunder, and 2ft. apart in the rows. 

 The earlier the plants are put out, the bettor ; and thoy 

 should bo watorod-in when planted, so that thoy receive 

 as little a check as possible. They must bo kept clear of 

 weeds, and earthed np as soon as thoy get a good size. 

 During severe frost, some light dry litter may with 



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