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solid buds are formed in the axil of the leaves. They 

 are all gross feeders and all do well when planted in 

 new, rich, moist soil i.e., land recently in turf. 



For the early crop of cabbages the plants are started 

 under glass, the aim being to have large, well-hardened 

 plants ready to put out as soon as the danger of severe 

 freezing is past, an ordinary frost not injuring them if 

 well hardened, though frequent freezing and thawing 

 would do so. The land should be made rich with stable 



FIG. 79 Late Cabbage, following Strawberries. Blackberry Field 

 in the Distance. 



manure or fertilizer containing a large amount.of potash. 



No crop is more benefited by frequent cultivation 

 than the cabbage group, and in the field they may be 

 so planted that the horse may do all of this work until 

 the leaves cover the ground and would be broken off 

 by the cultivator. 



The early crop is grown so as to be marketed from 

 July to September, and the late crop in October to 

 midwinter (Fig. 79). The large-growing kinds are 



