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old town and on old gardens, they have a rankness, which at times, may be
perceived by a fresh air traveller. This observation has been experienced for
years - that Cabbages require new ground, more than Turnips.
The Low Dutch, only will do in old gardens.
The Early Yorkshire, must have rich soils, they will not answer for winter, they
are easily cultivated, and frequently bro't to market in the fall, but will not
last the winter.
The Green Savoy, is fine and tender; and although they do not head like the
Dutch or Yorkshire, yet the tenderness of the out leaves is a counterpoise, it
will last through the winter, and are high flavored.
The Yellow Savoy, takes next rank, but will not last so long; all Cabbages will
mix, and participate of other species, like Indian Corn; they are culled, best
in plants; and a true gardener will, in the plant describe those which will
head, and which will not. This is new, but a fact.
The gradations in the Savoy Cabbage are discerned by the leaf; the richest and
most scollup'd, and crinkled, and thickest Green Savoy, falls little short of a
Collisflower.
The red and redest small tight heads, are best for slaw, it will not boil well,
comes out black or blue, and tinges other things with which it is boiled.
BEANS.
The Clabboard Bean, is easiest cultivated and collected, are good for string
beans, will shell - must be poled.
The Windsor Bean, is an earlier, good string, or shell Bean.
Crambury Bean, is rich, but not universally approved equal to the other two.
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