KECAPITULATION. 



The following recapitulation of the more im- 

 portant points connected with cauliflower culture 

 will serve to fix them in mind: 



1. The best localities for cauliflower growing are 

 where the climate is cool and moist, as near some 

 large body of water. 



2. The cauliflower will stand nearly as much dry 

 weather as ordinary crops while growing, provid- 

 ing it has a cool, moist time in which to head. 



3. The best soil is a sandy loam, though any 

 cool, moist, strong, fertile soil will answer. 



4. While a cool, moist soil is desirable, thorough 

 drainage is quite as essential as with any other 

 crop. 



5. An abundance of strong barnyard or other 

 manure is necessary, as the cauliflower is a gross 

 feeder. 



6. Deep and frequent tillage, that there may be 

 no check in growth until the plants are nearly 

 ready to head. 



7. Tie or pin the leaves over the heads as soon as 

 they appear, to keep them blanched and protect 

 them from frost. 



