14 Cabbage 



The location for the Brussels sprouts bed should be 

 sunny and protected from cold winds. When the 

 young plants begin to push their way through the 

 earth's surface, a thin covering of straw or litter 

 should be spread over them. 



In mild climates, Brussels sprouts may remain in 

 the ground all winter , but in the cold climate of the 

 Northern States great care should be used in stor- 

 ing them. 



CABBAGE 



Cabbage requires a rich, warm soil if it is to ma- 

 ture early. For cabbages to be cut late in the sea- 

 son the soil should be heavier and more retentive 

 of moisture than for early crops. 



The cabbage worm which infests cabbage and cauli- 

 flower can be eliminated by a solution of one ounce 

 of saltpeter dissolved in three gallons of water. 

 One spraying will nearly always be enough, at least 

 until another crop of worms have a chance to 

 gather, and the saltpeter will not turn the cauli- 

 flower heads dark. 



For early spring cabbage in the South sow the 

 seed in December in the hotbed and transplant to 



