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or 3-8-8, with supplementary nitrogen ap- 

 plications, has as well given satisfaction. 



Lime, in order to help counteract club root 

 tendencies, has met with general favor, a ton 

 to a ton and a half of air-slacked lime being 

 used. Both the fertilizer and the lime should 

 be broadcasted, except the supplementary 

 smaller amounts, which may be applied 

 rather close to the plant. All should be har- 

 rowed or cultivated into the soil. 



Cultivation. Clean culture is absolutely 

 essential, using shallow working tools such 

 as the wheeled hoes or small tooth cultiva- 

 tors. Cultivate often in order to bring about 

 the condition required for the best growth of 

 this crop. 



When the coral-like heads begin to form, 

 care should be given that they are not burned 

 by the sun, thus losing their marketing 

 value. The coral may be protected from the 

 sun by bending the leaves over the head or 

 by tying the leaves in a cluster over the head. 

 When the heads are forming, it will be nec- 

 essary to go through the patch every other 

 day, sometimes each day, to tie up new 

 plants and to watch those which are tied up. 



