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It is cultivated for the leaves which are used for salad. 

 When well grown, tie the ends of the leaves to blanch the 

 center with a soft material. It should be used about two 

 weeks after tieing. 



Kale. Kale is planted in rows eighteen to twenty- 

 four inches apart, and thinned to twelve inches apart in 

 the row. It is planted one-half inch deep and can be 

 planted at any time from April 30th to June 1st. It is used 

 for greens and is best after it has been touched by the 

 frost. It belongs to the cabbage family and makes its 

 best growth in the cool part of the year. 



Kohe Rabi. Sow in furrows, twelve to eighteen 

 inches apart, cover the seed one-half inch and thin the 

 plants to six inches apart. They will be up in five to six 

 days. Plant from May 1st to July 1st. The bulb is formed 

 on the stem, just above the ground; it is cooked and served 

 the same as turnip, but tastes similar to cabbage, only 

 milder. They are best when not more than two inches 

 through. If they stand long after they reach this size, they 

 become tough. They are ready to eat in from twelve to 

 fourteen weeks after planting. They can be stored in a 

 cool cellar, and for a winter crop should be planted as late 

 as July 1st. 



Lettuce. There are two kinds of Lettuce; the Cos 

 and the Head Lettuce. The Head Lettuce forms a head 

 like cabbage. The Hartford Bronzed head, Big Boston, 

 White and Black seeded Tennis-ball, and Hanson make 

 large and fine heads. Used for salad and table use. Let- 

 tuce can be planted in-doors, the same as Endive and 

 transplanted to the garden, May 10th, or it may be sown 

 in the garden any time after May 1st to July 10th. Pre- 

 pare the land the same as for beets, make a trench one-half 

 inch deep and sow two or three seeds every four to six 

 inches. Cover and press down. When the plants are 

 well up, thin them to six inches apart. Keep the soil well- 

 tilled around the plants, and as soon as they crowd, take 

 out every other one for table use. In warm weather, let- 

 tuce runs quickly to seed, and should be cut as soon as the 



