46 VEGETABLE GROWING IN NEW SOUTH WALES. 



Manuring. 



Soils supplied with an abundance of vegetable matter, such as alluvial 

 deposits, do not need heavy manuring, even though the cabbage is a gross 

 feeder and requires a liberal amount of all plant foods, specially nitrogen. 

 The supply of farmyard manure generally being limited where cabbage 

 growing is extensively carried out, resort has to be made to artificial mixtures 

 containing a high percentage of nitrogen. 



A mixture of blood, bonedust, and superphosphate in equal quantities, 

 supplied at the rate of not less than 6 cwt. per acre together with a top 

 dressing of sulphate of ammonia or nitrate of soda, at the rate of 1 cwt. per 

 acre, is productive of good returns.. In top dressing, the manure should be 

 applied just before the heads begin to form. 



Harvesting. 



When the heart is fully developed and does not yield to pressure from the 

 hand, it is ready to harvest. It is not advisable to allow the mature crop to 

 stand during frosty or wet weather owing to the danger that the hearts will 

 crack and quickly spoil. When harvesting cabbage the whole plant should be 

 pulled up and the stump removed. If left in the ground the stump produces 

 fresh growth of no commercial value and robs the soil of plant-food. 



Varieties. 



Succesion (Henderson' s). This is a very popular variety, and the one most 

 grown. It is fairly early, has large flat heads, closely packed, carries 

 well, and is a favourite on the market. It stands the heat of summer fairly 

 well, and does not run^to-seed quickly. The best all-round variety. 



St. John's Day. This is one of the best varieties for hot climates. It is 

 very early, produces a firm heart, and is a small cabbage. 



Improved St. John's Day. This is the best of summer cabbages and is 

 altogether distinct from the small St. John's Day, being somewhat later arid 

 larger. 



London Market. This is a good main crop variety for autumn planting. 



Early Jersey WakefieM.An early sort, and largely grown in small 

 gardens. It has ajvery pointed heart, and should be cut as soon as ready 

 for use, otherwise it will run to seed. 



Drumhead. Earlier than Succession, and a good summer cabbage. 



Danish allhead; Large, firm headed, and a suitable winter variety. 



CopenhogenlMarket. An early, quick-growing variety. 



Savoy. This^is a very crinkled type of cabbage, having a very dark- 

 green colour and a distinct flavour. It is especially suitable for the cooler 

 portions of the State, and is planted in February so as to mature during 

 autumn and winter, the flavour being considered best after exposure to frost 



Pickling Cabbage. The cultivation of this class of cabbage is identical 

 with that for thejother varieties. Most of these are red in colour. 



