Cauliflower. 87 



CAULIFLOWER. 



This crop is grown to a considerable extent in the South, 

 and usually pays. Where the temperature does not go 

 below twenty-five it may be planted in October for Febru- 

 ary shipment, and the plants may be grown without pro- 

 tection. In colder localities the plants must be protected 

 against cold, and planted later. The great drawback to 

 the crop is the price of the seed. The method of cultiva- 

 tion is quite similar to that of cabbage. 



Soil. 



A very rich soil is required for this crop, and abun- 

 dance of moisture must be had. Irrigation is especially 

 recommended. The cost of the seed necessarily makes the 

 crop an expensive one. The seed bed should be thoroughly 

 prepared, and sovra. thinly in drills eight to ten inches 

 apart. If sown thinly, transplanting will be found un- 

 necessary. The process' of fertilizing and setting in the 

 field advised for cabbage will apply to this crop. The ful- 

 tivation is also the same as for cabbage. 



Varieties. 



The following varieties are recommended for Southern 

 planting : 



When the heads begin to appear, the outer head leaves 

 should be drawn over the heads and tied with strings, or 

 pinned with wooden tooth picks, to protect them from snn 

 and rain. This process is necessary to produce a beautiful 



