COLEWORT COLLARDS 



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Pick the leaves when the plant is well established, 

 usually in midsummer, and at intervals until the plant 

 goes to seed, which is usually in the second summer. 

 After seeding, the plant is of. less value. 



Protection. Cover with straw or litter. 



Renew from seed, or by cuttings taken in spring; 

 shade the cuttings and water till they start. 



COLEWORT. The cabbage or allied plants when 

 grown as a pot-herb and cut for use when young, be- 

 fore heading. 



Fig. 48. A plant of Collards. 



COLLARDS. A form of kale, grown chiefly in the 

 South, where the cabbage will not head, and not par- 

 ticularly prized in the North where true cabbages can 



