RECAPITULATION.
The following recapitulation of the more important points connected with cauliflower culture will serve to fix them in mind:
1. The best localities for cauliflower growing are where the climate is cool and moist, as near some large body of water.
2. The cauliflower will stand nearly as much dry weather as ordinary crops while growing, providing it has a cool, moist time in which to head.
3. The best soil is a sandy loam, though any cool, moist, strong, fertile soil will answer.
4. While a cool, moist soil is desirable, thorough drainage is quite as essential as with any other crop.
5. An abundance of strong barn-yard or other manure is necessary, as the cauliflower is a gross feeder.
6. Deep and frequent tillage, that there may be no check in growth until the plants are nearly ready to head.
7. Tie or pin the leaves over the heads as soon as they appear, to keep them blanched and protect them from frost.