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When the heads begin forming, the leaves 

 should be broken inward over them to prevent 

 the sun from discoloring them. 



The green cabbage worm will generally attack 

 the early crop. Hand picking seems to be the 

 most effective means of destroying them. Aphi- 

 des or plant lice will frequently infest the plants; 

 these may be destroyed by fumigating with to- 

 bacco stems or any of the tobacco preparations 

 that can be purchased from seedsmen. 



The varieties that are likely to give best re- 

 sults are those sold under the names of Early 

 Dwarf Erfurt and Early Snowball. Purchase 

 seed from reliable seedsmen only, and do not try 

 to economize by buying low-priced seed. The 

 very best is the cheapest. 



The temperatures under which Cauliflower 

 thrive best are as follows: For nights, 45 to 55 

 degrees; for days with bright sunshine, 60 to 

 70 degrees; for cloudy days, 55 to 60 degrees. 

 Ventilate as much as possible consistent with the 

 required temperature. 



Asparagus 



For a winter cutting good strong roots at least 

 three years old must be procured in the fall before 

 the ground freezes. These may be stored in any 

 cellar or outbuilding that is frost-proof, care 



