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weeds, and not to let the p'ants grow too 

 thickly, and therefore weak and spindling. 

 Thin out, and the last of June mow off the tops 

 of the young plants in the seed-bed. This 

 makes them strong and stocky, and much more 

 apt to live when set out in the trenches or open 

 ground. 



About the last of April or first of May, seed 

 for late or winter cabbage should be sown, re- 

 membering the precautions that we have before 

 urged. About the last of June the young 

 plants will be large enough for transferral to the 

 place where they are to head. 



A little lettuce seed of the Neapolitan, Malta, 

 or large Indian varieties may be sown also for 

 the summer supply. These kinds make very 

 large heads, and are best adapted for hot 

 weather. Then set out in rich soil ; the plants 

 standing fifteen inches apart. After the first of 



