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dry from the sowing of the seed till large enough to transplant. There 

 is no danger in doing this of scalding the plants, as manj^ would sup- 

 pose ; but on the contrary, the plants thrive well, and so treated, will 

 be less liable to be attacked by the cabbage-flies, as they are too often 

 disturbed during the day. Tobacco stems chopped up and scattered 

 between the plants and in the walks between the beds, are a j}reventa- 

 tive against the fly. 



Early York. This is an early variety, but very little grown 

 here except for family use. As we have cabbage headiijg up almost 

 the whole year, it has not the same value as in Northern climates, 

 where the first cabbage in spring brings a good price. 



Larg-e York. About two to three weeks later than the above, 

 forming hard heads; not grown for the market. Recommended for 

 family use. 



Early Sug-ar Eoaf. Another pointed variety, with spoon- 

 shaped leaves ; sown in early spring for an early summer cabbage. 



Early Earge Oxiieart. An excellent variety, which is later 

 than the Large York, and well adapted for sowing in fall or early 

 spring. 



Early ^Wiiiniiigstadt. This is a very fine solid-heading variety ; 

 pointed and of good size, of the same season as the Oxheart. It is 

 very good for family use. It does not suit the market, as no pointed 

 cabbage can be sold to any advantage in the New Orleans market. 



Early York Cabbage. 



Lirge \ork Cabbage 



Early Large Oxiieart. 



Early Winningstadt. 



