The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-06-18
THE RAISING on cABBAGEs.



The man who finds It cheaper to
guy vegetables than to raise them us
ually does without. The garden for
family use Ii one Of the economies as
we'll as Injuries of farm life which we
cannot afford to dispense with; and a
little work with the team readily fixes
things 30 that woman Of average
health will find it easier and more
healthful to do the rest than to do The
extra baking which lack Of variety in
vegetables requires, says the American
Cultiyator Cabbage is considered an
especially hard vegetable to grow, ~
woman's back being entirely fitted for
hoeing. Granted; but it il not neces-
ssry to do any hard hoeing she can
do all the hand work necessary and
gain strength by it. II viii bring her
out into the fresh air, the comnunionl
with birds and blossoms, the rest from
petty vexations Of the kitchen She
can't care for a thousand or two head
for market; il ID not her place to try
III; but she can do the hand work III i
patch large enough for family use.
Select plot in rectangular form,
planting in rows three feet or more
apart. and keep the soil light and free
from weeds until the plants oct too
large to permit 1t by running one
horse cultiyator between The rows. A
woman can easily follow behind. dis
lodging any dirt which may have fallen
upon 4 plant, and tirming the loose
earth up about each hill. Soil for
cabbage can scercely be made TOO rich.
Newly plowed soil well fortified with
barnyard manure or poultry droppings
is excellent, and not likely I'd BE- In
soil, or any light soil properly enrich,
ed, promises a good return. Topdress
before blowing. Fertilize additionally
ia The hill, and "a the summer advances
the weekly cleanings from the poultry
house may be worked in between the
rows TO good advantage. This insures
rapid growth, and plants in this condi-
ton give the worms small chance t0
find an entrance.
Fer the earliest use sow seed OF some
standard variety, as Jersey Wakefield,
in box in the kitchen window. Good
friday ~ the standard German rule
for this; but since IL 10 d movable date.
occurring very early this year, week
OF even month later viii perhaps give
as good results. For the general crop
it il preferable To SOW the seed iii the
hin, when the plants are large anough
20 transplant them all out but the
strongest one, first watering we'll to
avoid breaking roots. The surplus
plants can be used to Gil vacant spots.
and those left where tho seed was sewn
are not checked in growth. Seed sown
tiny time in May win come ON in time
To mature the heads before frost; the
plants are more thrifty for being grown
in the open ground without petting; and
The plan saves lots Of bother. Besides.
the cabbage keep better for being held
back TO mature about che time they
should be stored. The Danish Ballhead
and Late Flat Dutch are excellent win
Ter varieties.
Mark the rows three feet or more
apart. A copper wire Is convenient for
This, and may be kept from year To
ear, though 8 long cord forms cheap
md satisfactory substitute. Plant the
sarly varieties two feet apart in the
'ows, the late at least three feet apart.
When transporting choose a cloudy (
lay or the evening hours ID order Ia
i've the plants a chance to recnperafe
)efore the hot sun strikes Them N
addition TO the fertilizer applied before
blowing, work into each hill as much
is can be heaped upon the hoe at once.
Then plant the seeding, inserting in
lie soil to the base Of the lowest leaf.
he plantlets should have their roots
,laced in water several hours before
ransplanting in order that they may
,e full of moisture. Pour a cupfui OF
water in each hill, and il the weather
3 hot and the plants show an inciina-
ion te wilt. don't let them. Protect
" leafy twigs stuck into the soil,
'nxes, or even paper caps. A wilted
liant IS a stunted one. 1t pays to keep
hem fresh.
If the white moth appears dust over
With flour or ashes, Or sprinkle with
Gap suds. The coooons of che cabbage
worm may often be found in winter or
arly spring. suspended on Imprinted
'oard fences or old buildings. Destrny
hem. After the heads are fairly start
q the worms can do little damage L
he plants are kept growing fast L
hub root appears, try a naw location.
: is time lost % replant On infested
round.