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gress in growth, they should have as much air as possible, 
consistent with their preservation ; but the beds must be kept 
covered up every night, as long as there is any danger of 
frost. When the plants are three or four inches high, they 
must be pricked out three or four inches apart into another 
bed, and by the latter end of April they may be transplanted 
into the ground, and treated in every respect the same as 
the other. 
In the early part of May, Cauliflower seed may be sown 
in the open border, in drills, as recommended for Broccoli, 
and one ounce of seed will produce about four thousand 
plants. These plants should be pricked out in June, and 
transplanted into good ground early in July, to flower in 
Autumn : those that are not likely to flower by the last of 
October, should be taken up and provided for in the manner 
recommended for Broccoli. 
Cauliflower, and also Broccoli, should be gathered while 
the pulp is close and perfect. After having trimmed off some 
of the outside leaves, let them be boiled in plenty of water 
seasoned with salt, taking care to skim it, and also to ease the 
cover of the pot so as not to confine the steam. Take them 
up as soon as the fork will enter the stems easily, which will 
be in from ten to twenty minutes, according to their size 
and age ; drain them so as to make them suscep;ible of ab- 
sorbing a due proportion of gravy, melted butter, &c. This 
renders them a palatable and dainty dish 
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