A-B-C OF VEGETABLE GARDENING 



from injuring the plants during the various 

 stages of their development. Spray with an 

 infusion of the tobacco extract known as 

 Nicoticide. This will effectually prevent the 

 pests from doing harm if applied thoroughly 

 and frequently. 



If cabbage is to be wintered in the cellar, 

 it must be kept cool and dry. Some prefer 

 to bury the heads in trenches, in dry locations 

 in the garden. The trench should be about 

 two feet deep. Spread straw in the bottom 

 of it, and place the cabbage on it, head down, 

 with the large leaves folded well together. 

 Then cover with three or four inches of hay, 

 and bank up with soil. Put a board over 

 this to shed rain. The cabbage will freeze, 

 but if left in the ground until the frost is 

 gradually extracted from it it will be found 

 crisp and brittle, and much more satisfactory 

 for table use than that which is wintered in 

 the cellar. Care must be taken to exclude 

 rain. If water gets to it it will be ruined. 

 It is a good plan to cover the trench with 

 oilcloth or tarred paper, both being water- 

 proof. 



Cauliflower 



This is a favorite vegetable when well 

 grown and properly cared for. It requires 



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