CABBAGES AND CAULIFLOWERS. 



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the last leaf under; do not tie too tightly down 

 upon the top of the head, as it will make them 

 heat and become spotted. The tying should be 

 done while the cauliflowers are dry. and during 

 the warm part of the day, on account of the leaves 

 being limber. This plan works well till cold 

 weather comes, then use rye straw, gathering all 

 the leaves that are fresh and green, up straight, 

 and tying near the top. 



CUTTING OF CAULIFLOWERS. 



The cutting involves considerable care and 

 judgment, and it must not be neglected, for money 

 is often lost by not attending to the cutting at the 

 right time. To examine them, part the leaves on 

 one side (don't untie the top), and, if there are 

 signs of starting or cracking, the head should be 

 cut. The Erfurt varieties are harder and do not 

 start or crack so soon. Care must be taken with 

 them, not to leave them standing too long, for, if 

 the weather is wet and warm, they are liable to get 

 spotted, and that greatly spoils their sale, and 

 sometimes makes them worthless. In cutting from 

 the stump, leave about three layers of leaves fast 

 to the head. A good, strong knife is needed for 

 cutting and trimming, and it should have a blade 

 about one foot in length. 



TBIMMING, 



Generally, the trimming can be done in the field 

 where they grow. There should be a basket for 



