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leaves, and plant them out as it were in some fresh, earth, in the 

 cellar, setting the Cahhages as close together as they will stand, 

 and hurying the roots in the soU. Secured in this way, they 

 can he conveniently procured at any time in the winter ; and 

 where there is not sufficient room to store away the entire winter's 

 supply, a few can be placed in the cellar, and advantage taken 

 of occasional mild weather during the winter, to replenish the 

 store fcom the pit outside. 



The usual method of storing Cahhages in a pit, and one that 

 is found to answer every purpose, is to dig a trench ahout one 

 spade length in depth, in the bottom of this trench place a couple 

 of rails, and upon these rails place the Cabbage, head down, having 

 first plucked off a few of the very loose outer leaves, and bringing 

 the remaining leaves close around the head. The trench is 

 usually made wide enough to hold three heads of cabbage. They 

 are packed in closely, then covered with earth, until about half 

 the length of the stalks is covered, and then a few inches of straw 

 laid upon the earth ; and this covered again with soil untU the 

 stalks are completely hidden, forming the covering into a sharp 

 ridge. Case must be taken that the water which may find its 

 way into the trench shall be able to run freely away. Stored 

 in this way. Cabbage will keep perfectly untU spring. 



Cabbage seed will germinate freely when four years old, if it 

 has been well preserved. To keep seeds sound they must be 

 kept dry. 



The following varieties, though by no means all that are in 

 cultivation, are among the best, and wiU be found to be every 

 way satisfactory. 



Eaelt Yoek. — A well-known early variety, much esteemed 

 everywhere, and easily distinguished by its peculiar habit, and 

 the deep pea-green color of the leaves. It forms small, solid 

 heads, roundish oval ia form, which are tender and of good 

 flavor. As they are never large, the plants may be set eighteen 

 inches apart each way. 



Eaelt Wakefield. — The variety raised in America under 



