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night before cutting. Cabbage varieties should not 

 need tying, those that do require it we do not think 

 worth growing. 



To obtain the best Lettuce, well cultivated, rich 

 ground is essential. Liberal and frequent waterings 

 are also necessary during hot and dry weather. At 

 no time of the year, whether under glass or out of 

 doors, must the soil be allowed to become dry. 



Insect Pests. Slugs are frequently troublesome ; as 

 soon as the seedlings appear above ground they often 

 eat them off. We know of no better method of check- 

 ing their ravages than by dusting over the seedlings 

 with freshly slaked lime. This is done preferably 

 early in the morning. During showery weather it 

 may be necessary to do this almost daily. 



The frequent use of the hoe is an important factor 

 in the successful cultivation of the Lettuce. 



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As a Salad, Endive ranks next in importance to 

 Lettuce ; it provides a welcome change from the latter, 

 and assists to maintain the supply of Salads well into 

 the winter. The best varieties are Round-leaved Bata- 

 vian and Green Curled. Successive sowings may be 

 made from June to August. Give the plants the same 

 treatment as the Lettuce received, planting as far apart 

 as recommended for the largest Lettuce. Both the 

 above-mentioned varieties must be tied to enable them 

 to be blanched perfectly. 



