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2 or 3 inches in diameter), this stem portion is tender 

 and juicy, and when cooked like turnips it is of excel- 

 lent flavor. 



In the extreme north of the United States, seed sown 

 directly in the garden about May i will begin to yield a 

 crop about July i. Well-grown plants transplanted to 

 the garden on this date (May i) will mature somewhat 

 sooner. In the South, very early and late crops may be 

 treated the same as early and late crops of cabbage. 

 Late crops may be stored for winter use, along with cab- 

 bage and root crops. Plants maturing in warm weather 

 soon become pithy and tough if not used ; hence kohl- 

 rabi should not be overplanted. In localities with cool, 

 moist summers, the crop does excellently during summer ; 

 but in sections with hot, dry summers, it often fails if 

 planted so that it matures during the hot weather. 



The variety Early White Vienna is recommended for 

 general use. 



Questions 



Why is the potato an important vegetable ? Why are potatoes 

 a field rather than a garden crop ? How are they planted ? When 

 is the usual time for planting them? What does "hilling" do 

 for potato plants ? How are potato beetles controlled ? 



How should Jerusalem artichoke be grown ? What would be 

 the best place in the garden to plant it ? 



Describe the method of starting an asparagus bed. How 

 should the bed be treated after the cutting season? How long 

 should a good asparagus bed last ? What are the indications that 

 a bed is not doing as well as it should ? 



How does kohl-rabi differ from head cabbages? How is this 

 plant affected by hot weather ? 



