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CULTURE OF CABBAGE. 
take, it lias been cultivated many years, and had nearly come into 
disuse. Tt is a most excellent sort when obtained true, probably 
surpassed by none either new or old, and with judicious sowings is 
always in season. 
The best soil in which to sow Cabbage seed is one somewhat light, 
and except for early crops, not very rich; indeed where seedlings 
are intended to stand on the beds for transplanting in the spring, the 
land is better rather poor than otherwise ; and if somewhat stiff, it will 
be no worse, as it prevents the plants being cast out during sharp frosts. 
Perhaps no vegetable, to bring it to perfection, requires more nou¬ 
rishment than the cabbage, and therefore a piece of good rich loamy 
soil should always be selected to plant upon, a large quantity of well 
rotted dung being dug into it. 
Always plant in an airy open situation, for they will not thrive 
under the shelter and drip of trees, but invariably draw up weakly, 
and seldom form any hearts. 
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Those planted out in the Autumn, to come in for use the follow¬ 
ing spring, must have a well drained soil, and a situation somewhat 
sheltered from cutting winds, but fully exposed to the influence of 
the sun. 
Towards winter, if the young plants be top-heavy, draw a little 
earth round the stems with the hoe, but if they will stand upright, 
it is belter to avoid doing any thing at them, except loosening the 
soil and keeping down weeds, for by drawing earth round the stems, 
the slugs will have more shelter, the shanks become long, and very 
often the plants cabbage later. 
All the sorts are raised annually from seeds, and from their liability 
to be impregnated by bees, &c. during the time of flowering, many 
good sorts are often spoiled by cross-breeding. There is often seen 
in our gardens, a great variation in one crop, when the seed has been 
known to be gathered from an excellent and true sort. 
There are four principal seasons for sowing to form herds, and 
several more times for cole worts, 
The first sowing takes place about the end of February, or beginning 
of March; for this season we would recommend Young’s, Well’s and 
Vanack. These are intended to come in for use in July and August, 
which will immediately suceed those sown in the preceding Autumn. 
As soon as these plants are of a sufficient size, which will be in 
May, transplant them on an open rich quarter, in rows eighteen 
inches apart in the rows, and two feet from row to row, taking advan¬ 
tage of showery weather for the purpose. Should the spring be dry, 
they must be regularly watered. Occasionally stir the soil round 
