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Of earthing up Beans. 



In a good dry day, stir up the surface with the 

 hoe or rake, among beans that have been sown in 

 October or November, and are now above ground. 

 This is of very great service to the crop, particular- 

 ly if it grow on strong soil. Towards the end of 

 the month, repeat this stirring, and draw a little 

 earth to the stems of such crops as are most for- 

 ward ; being careful, however, not to cover up the 

 hearts of the plants. 



Of sowing Cabbages. 



Cabbages may be sown about the first or second 

 week in the month, for crops to succeed those sown 

 in August, and planted out in October. Sow on a 

 rich, light, open spot, thinly, and do not cover the 

 seeds too deep ; an eighth to a quarter of an inch is 

 covering enough for these or any sort of brassica. 

 Rake all smooth, but do not tread the ground at 

 this early season. Treading may be proper on light 

 soils, in summer, but in spring and autumn, it is not 

 so. On heavy land it is never so, especially in sow- 

 ing of small seeds. 



Also now sow a little red cabbage ; choosing the 

 dwarf, dark-red, or purple kind. 



Of planting Cabbages. 



About the middle or latter-end of the month, plant 

 out a full crop of cabbages, to succeed those planted 

 in autumn. The kinds are the Early Dwarf, Batter- 

 sea, York, or Sugar-loaf^ any of which may now be 



