FOR YOUNG GARDENERS. 
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It is cultivated for the leaves which are used for salad. 
When well grown, tie the ends of the leaves to blanch the 
center with a soft material. It should be used about two 
weeks after tieing. 
Kale. Kale is planted in rows eighteen to twenty- 
four inches apart, and thinned to twelve inches apart in 
the row. It is planted one-half inch deep and can be 
planted at any time from April 30th to June 1st. It is used 
for greens and is best after it has been touched by the 
frost. It belongs to the cabbage family and makes its 
best growth in the cool part of the year. 
Kohe Rabi. Sow in furrows, twelve to eighteen 
inches apart, cover the seed one-half inch and thin the 
plants to six inches apart. They will be up in five to six 
days. Plant from May 1st to July 1st. The bulb is formed 
on the stem, just above the ground; it is cooked and served 
the same as turnip, but tastes similar to cabbage, only 
milder. They are best when not more than two inches 
through. If they stand long after they reach this size, they 
become tough. They are ready to eat in from twelve to 
fourteen weeks after planting. They can be stored in a 
cool cellar, and for a winter crop should be planted as late 
as July 1st. 
Lettuce. There are two kinds of Lettuce; the Cos 
and the Head Lettuce. The Head Lettuce forms a head 
like cabbage. The Hartford Bronzed head, Big Boston, 
White and Black seeded Tennis-ball, and Hanson make 
large and fine heads. Used for salad and table use. Let¬ 
tuce can be planted in-doors, the same as Endive and 
transplanted to the garden, May 10th, or it may be sown 
in the garden any time after May 1st to July 10th. Pre¬ 
pare the land the same as for beets, make a trench one-half 
inch deep and sow two or three seeds every four to six 
inches. Cover and press down. When the plants are 
well up, thin them to six inches apart. Keep the soil well- 
tilled around the plants, and as soon as they crowd, take 
out every other one for table use. In warm weather, let¬ 
tuce runs quickly to seed, and should be cut as soon as the 
