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habitable regions of the United States, forming a popular dish 
by boiling when green. When planted at proper periods, it 
can be obtained suitable for the table from early summer till 
the appearance of frost. There are numerous varieties, but 
among those suitable to be used in a green state, the four fol- 
lowing are regarded as sufficient : — 
%f Early Sweet. — This variety may be known by its red 
cob. It is fine-flavored, and is fit for boiling as early as any 
other kind. 
2. Large Sweet or Sugar. — This sort contains eight rows, 
with, a long red cob, well filled, and is one 6f the best varieties 
for a general crop. 
3. Early White Flint. — This is a valuable variety, with a 
flinty, transparent kernel, when dry, and is particularly valuable 
for field culture.- 
4. Early Tuscarora. — This sort has a large kernel, and re- 
mains a long time in a boiling condition. It succeeds best 
when planted wide apart, in a warm, rich soil. 
Cultivation. — The planting may take place on the opening 
of the peach blosson, (see table on page 8,) and may be con- 
tinued at intervals until July. The ground must be in good 
condition, well worked, and made rich by manure. The corn 
should be planted in hills from three to four feet apart, with 
live or six kernels to each hill. After it is up, it must be hoed 
and kept clear of weeds. At the second and third hoeings, the 
earth should be formed into broad hills, close around the stalks, 
in order to protect them against accident from high winds. 
KALE, OR SEA KALE. 
Crambt maritima Op Botanibtb. 
Chou marin, French. 
Broton da mar, Spanish. 
Meerkohl, German. 
This vegetable is closely related to the cabbage tribe, and 
cultivated for its blanched shoots, which are cooked like aspara- 
gus, or are boiled and served up with gravy and toast. 
The Green Curled Scotch variety is regarded as the best.. 
Cuxtivation. — In the middle and northern regions of the 
