The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-08-13

- eral years past
have been in greater demand In the
country markets than almost any 9TH
er vegetable. or the three varieties the
early, the medium and the late, have
been more successful with the latter,
and found them more profitable and a
surer crop than the other varieties. In
consequence Of their late growth and
maturity they are less liable to be de-
stroyed by the insect pests. and they
Keep through winter decidedly better
than the early or medium sorts. II it
Is desirable to raise enough simply for
family use. select spot of good rich
soil. throw on sufficient trash to burn
the surface enough to kill the weeds
ana grass. Dig or spade 1t up three or
tour inches deep; .pulverize by raking.
SOW the seeds after mixing them with
dry ashes. Rake them into the soil
both ways. A dessert spoonful Of seed
10 sumcient to produce plants enough
tor any ordinary family; but IL It is de-
sirable to raise them on larger scale
Tor market. the best soil on the farm
should be chosen. and II not rich
enough, use well-rotted barnyard ma
nure and make 1t SO. The land should
be well prepared and marked of three
feet both ways. And where the marks
intersect make fiat hill of fine soil,
on which drop eight or ten seeds and
cover very lightly with fine soil. Should
more plants appear than is necessary,
thin to one plant This method is sell
dom adopted by farmers, but it saves
labor by dispensing with making beds
and transplanting. have tried four
varieties of late cabbage-the Flat
dutch. the Drumhead, the Mammoth
and the Marblehead. which prefer to
all Others. as the heads are more firm
ana solid. But for planting as above
suggested more seed is necessary.
ABOUT eight ounces is sufhcient to plant
an acre. AS soon as the plants appear
above the surface. so as to be plainly
seen, skim lightly with the hoe. When
tney become more stocky run the Gull
tlvator between the rows and follow
WITH the hoe. drawing the soil to the
plant. II cultivated in this manner
eney generally head well; but under
the most favorable circumstances some
plants are slow in heading. In such
cases have used fine table salt. by
sprinkling 1t in the heads 1t will sift
aown betwesn the leaves and the dews
ana rains will dissolve It. I have
never seen q plant fail to head after
thus being treated. The. insect enc
niles are 81 four kinds. The first to
commence their ravages is the flea that
sgcks the Juice as soon es TIE plants
APPEAR above the ground. A h,fxture
q equal parts 81 loot and lime viii
drive them away. The black cut-worifh
gets in his deadly work as soon az the
stem Of the plant is as large as a small
quill. by gnawing 1t OF at the surface
OF the ground. Many of them NAV he
caught and destroyed by placing small
blocks or ends Of boards near the
plants. under which they will burrow
to protect themselves from the rays az
the sun. BY lifting the blocks thew
may be destroyed. It frequently &C.
ours in dry weather that the crop is
attacked by what we farmers call the
Cabbage Louise, but is known to scien-
tihc writers by the name Apidae. I
have often seen the outside leaves lit
orally covered with them. Plenty of
SCOT and lime. in equal parts, as above
recommended for fleas. is an excellent
remedy. But the most serious obstacle
to the growth of cabbage is the ny,.
which lays its eggs under and between
the leaves. and after Matching develops
into a worm and eats its way to the
centre Of the head. have experiment.
ed with various remedies to check
them, and the most eftectual 10 to make
q strong brine. as much would DO nee
essary. and add to every gallon of
brine one-fourth pound Of homemade
soap. Heat the mixture until the soap
is dissolved; let It cool and it is ready
for use. A common sprinkler answers
q very good purpose for making the
application. II the above mixture is
supplemented by busting the plants
with equal parts Of pyrethum powder
and -four 1t will add to its effectiveness.
Bear in mind the mixture should be
applied two or three times.
A Now, Moth Invasion.
A new and disastrous insect pest has
made its appearance. in Massachusetts,
and Is causing a sensation in the state.
It is Of q caterpillar species. and is a
voracious feeder ON the foliage of trees,
preferably fruit trees. The following
statement has been issued by Prof. c.
r. Fernald. entomologist to the Hatch
experiment station at the .Massachu-
sets Agricultural College: ut
10 INV ,,nnloaaont dufv IN coll a%&au