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CAULIFLOWER SPECIAL POINTS TO WATCH 

 AND BEST KINDS 



CLEAN and thorough cultivation is absolutely essen- 

 tial to success with this very exacting vegetable. 

 On heavy clay soils frequent cultivation, that creates a 

 dust mulch, will often make up for an insufficient water 

 supply. Hoe right close to the plants, giving shallow 

 cultivation as they expand. If insects trouble them, use 

 the same remedies as suggested for cabbage. 



When the young heads begin to form, draw some of the 

 leaves across to prevent the sun from discoloring or 

 scorching them. This may be done by tying the large 

 outside leaves at the tips with raffia or soft twine. 



Besides the sorts suggested on next page, Danish Giant 

 or Dry Weather (see illustration) is easily the most popular 

 sort throughout the country. It endures as much drouth 

 as any strain of this vegetable. It requires a long season 

 to reach full size. Algiers and Autumn Giant are two large 

 but very late sorts to mature. 



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