12^ THE CULINARY GARDEN-. foCT, 



observing to place the heads just clear of one ano- 

 ther, and previously to trim off a few of the outer 

 leaves, and the tops of those retained. By taking 

 this trouble, the forward, and tall-growing crops of 

 brocoli, Brussels sprouts, broad and red cabbages, 

 &;c. may be, in a great measure, secured from the 

 bad effects of frost, in the severest winters ; espe- 

 cially if laid i/ii in dry soil, and a free situation. 



Of pri cling and plant'mg out Cabbages, 

 About the beginning or middle of the month, 

 prick out a quantity of those sown in August. 

 Choose a dry, lightish spot of ground, and divide it 

 into four foot-beds, with twelve-inch alleys between 

 them. Point over the surface, and break it fine ; 

 then prick them in, at three inches apart, and settle 

 all with a little water. Observe to plant each sort 

 separately; and do not plant too deep. 



At the same time may be planted out, on a warm 

 border, or other well exposed spot of good soil, be- 

 ing well digged and manured, a quantity for good; 

 wliich, if tliey weather the winter (and that they 

 will do, if not very severe indeed), will come in 

 very early and acceptably in spring. In order to 

 have the better chance of obtaining a crop, and also 

 a succession of spring greens, they may be planted 

 at fifteen inches between the row^s, and at eight or 

 nine inches in line. In March or April, every se- 

 cond one in the lines may be cut out for use, and 

 the others will then have sufficient room to come to 

 full size. 



There is another very good and simple method 



