Set out cabbages in the new of the moon to make them head up well, and gather apples in the new of the moon to make them keep well. Plant potatoes in the old of the moon.
Mitchell Co., N. C.

Set out cabbages in the new of the moon to make them head up well, and gather apples in the new of the moon to make them keep well. Plant potatoes in the old of the moon.
Source: Current Superstitions (1896), entry 1114.
Fanny D. Bergen, editor.
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