94 Market Gardening, 



they may be, and in some cases are, planted closer, it 

 is not so desirable, especially in this market. 



The wider planting is better, even in places where 

 cabbages are sold entirely by weight. We do not doubt 

 that by setting at two feet apart each way just as many 

 pounds per acre could be raised ; but the advantage in 

 the wider style of planting is that less plants will be 

 required per acre, and consequently there will be less 

 work in cutting; and further, the cabbages will usually 

 be harder and of better quality. 



The Early Etampes is about ten days earlier than 

 any other cabbage. The heads are oblong, rounded 



ly Etampes. 



at the top, and of medium size ; they are very solid and 

 firm, and of good quality. It is a new French sort. 



