48 THE VEGETABLE CULTIVATOR. 



In their subsequent growth, if any fail or run to 

 seed, be careful to pull them up directly, and supply 

 the deficiencies with fresh plants. As the crop pro- 

 ceeds, frequent hoeings, by destroying the weeds, 

 loosening the ground between the plants, and draw- 

 ing some earth round the stems, will strengthen and 

 forward them considerably. 



For a successional crop, the large and late sorts 

 can be sown at the same time as the early ; and 

 with the same care and treatment, they will produce 

 cabbages in succession, according to the lateness of 

 the sort. 



For a late summer and autumn crop, sow the 

 seeds as before directed, the end of February or 

 beginning of March. A few for early summer use, 

 may be sown the third week of February on a 

 slight hot bed, or on a warm border under glass. 

 The plants will be suitable for transplanting in 

 May, June, or July ; their after- culture is the same 

 as has been advised for the August sown plants. 



For an autumn and winter crop of young cab- 

 bages, sow the Fulham, nonpareil, or any quick- 

 hearting kinds, about the third week in May : when 

 fit, plant them out at the distance of eighteen in- 

 ches apart each way, and they will be found most 

 acceptable about Michaelmas, and will continue in 

 good order for use till the severe frosts set in. 



After cutting the cabbages, never neglect imme- 

 diately to pull up the stalks, and carry them off with 

 the refuse leaves to the compost heap. This prac- 

 tice is enjoined, as well to prevent the stem from 

 pushing out shoots, and needlessly exhausting the 

 ground, as to promote neatness and order. It is 



