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this time-table there will be little produce worth cutting 

 in January and February. For these months sow 

 Savoys in early summer, but do not transplant them 

 more than once. If cabbage seeds be sown under glass 

 in February, with the soil just covering them, and kept 

 in a light place where a temperature of between 60 and 

 70 can be maintained, then transplanted to a cold frame 

 when large enough to handle, and finally bedded out in 

 April, an early crop will result. These will serve 

 admirably for young greens. When ready, cut ofE the 

 heads of alternate plants as required, this will give the 

 remaining crop room for expansion. The stalks left in 

 the ground will shoot and produce an additional supply of 

 useful greens. 



Cabbages are procurable in many varieties. In shape 

 they may be classed as (1) conical hearted, (2) sugar- 

 loaf hearted, and (3) drumhead. The latter type 

 enjoy considerable popularity. The following species 

 are recommended : 



For early cutting Ellam's Early and Flower of Spring. 



For late spring and summer Nonpareil and Enfold 

 Market. 



For autumn and winter Manchester Market, Drumhead 

 and Miniature Drumhead. (These have the advantage of 

 doing well in a fairly crowded state.) 



For pickling Red Dutch and Carters' Red Pickling. 



The great aim with cabbages is to prevent them bolt- 

 ing, that is to say, running up a stout mid-stalk which 

 bears flowers to the detriment of the heart. To prevent 

 this, select varieties which are little prone to the habit as, 

 for instance, Manchester Market. Then dig deeply, for 

 it is only plants with shallow roots that bolt and, when 



