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moist, fertile, heavy loams are preferred for the late crop. There 

 can be no doubt about the necessity of an abundant supply of soil 

 moisture and available plant food. Southern or southeastern 

 slopes possess special advantages for the production of a very early 

 crop. 



1. What kind of soil is best for early cabbage ? For late cabbage ? 



W-VG:265. C:164. A:III-IV. R:28. 



2. Do you have a siiitable location for growing either early or late 



cabbage ? Describe its soil and exposure. 



3. What is the character of the soils in the most important cabbage- 



growing districts of the country f 



4. What is the character of the soil in your neighborhood where 



cabbage is grown f 



3. Choosing varieties. — There are numerous groups and 

 varieties of cabbage. The student should refer for more detailed 

 information on this 

 subject to W-VG : 

 255-262. Of the early 

 sorts Jersey Wakefield 

 is the best known and 

 the well-bred strains of 

 this variety possess spe- 

 cial merit for the grow- 

 ing of an extremely 

 early product. In re- 

 cent years, Copenhagen 

 Market is finding favor 

 especially among com- 

 mercial growers because it is larger than Jersey Wakefield and 

 will stand longer in the field without bursting. It is the leading 



Fig. 24. — A 



typical head of 

 cabbage. 



Jersey Wakefield 



