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commence with the Cauliflower in the seed-bed. In 
a week or fortnight previous to sowing the seed, 
the ground, where it is intended to be sown, and 
for a moderate space round, should be well cleared 
of weeds, or other vegetation, which will cause the 
Grub to leave it in search of food. It would be 
well at the same time to plant a row of Cauli- 
flower, Cole, Brocoli, or any similar thing that 
is most plentiful, pretty close to each other, all 
round the plot intended to be used, at a moderate 
distance, and in such a manner that the leaves 
will touch the ground, to decoy the Grub when in 
seai'ch of quarters for supplies. They might fre- 
quently be searched for round each plant, as 
below, and destroyed. As soon as the young 
plants appear above ground, they should be fre- 
quently looked over, and if any are cut off by the 
Grub, it will be readily perceived by the top, or 
sometimes a leaf lying withered on the surface. If 
a little attention be paid, the observer will soon be 
acquainted with these symptoms. A knife, or small 
pointed trowel, should be used in moving the earth 
about an inch deep, immediately in the vicinity of 
the stems thus cut off, say two or three inches 
round, where the Grubs will generally be found. 
They may be gathered into a vessel of any kind, 
with a little eaith in the bottom, for the Grubs to 
secrete themselves, or otherwise they would be 
likely to creep out ; or the plants may be watered 
round with the Mixture (No. 9), in a warm state, 
for about an inch deep, or sufficient for it to reach 
