Description

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"Cabbages and Cauliflowers" is a vintage guide to planting and growing cabbages and other vegetables by James J. H. Gregory. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this volume includes simple instructions for growing cabbages, cauliflowers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale intended for the beginner or home gardener. Contents include: "Object of this Treatise", "The Origin of the Cabbage", "What a Cabbage Is", "Selecting the Soil", "Preparing the Soil", "The Manure", "How to Apply the Manure", "Making the Hills and Planting the Seed", "The Green Worm", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with specially-commissioned new introduction on growing vegetables at home.