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planted. Plant on good land in an open exposure, 

 and do not be sparing of the dunghil ; likewise be 

 sure to dig deep, and to cover the manure well in. 

 From eighteen to twenty-four inches square, accor- 

 ding to the quality of the soil, is a good distance at 

 which to plant. 



Red cabbages may also now be planted, in every 

 respect as above, if of the dwarf kind ; if the tall, 

 which is not the best kind, allow a little more 

 room. 



Of earthing up Cabbages. 



The cabbages planted out in October (which 

 see,) should now, in good weather, have a little earth 

 drawn to their stems. Observe to stir the ground 

 well among the plants, which will greatly encourage 

 their growth. 



Of sowing Carrot. 



Carrot, for an early crop, may be sown on a light 

 border or other sheltered spot, about the middle or 

 end of the month ; but it is soon enough to sow the 

 principal crop the beginning of April. The seed, 

 for this crop, may either be sown broadcast, or in 

 drills. If broadcast, shed as equally as possible, co- 

 ver lightly, and rake all smooth. Tread none. If 

 in drills, let them be shallow ; half an inch in depth 

 is enough ; and ten or twelve inches apart. Cover 

 with the hoe or rake, and dress the surface fine. 

 See further on this subject in April. The early 

 horn is fittest for the present sowing, though the 

 orange may answer very well. 



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