iho orpinic parts of the material ought to be well decomposed, consequently good 

 rotted barn-yard manure will not be lost when judiciously applied to this crop, 

 noitlier will the free use of it, if thorougldy disscniiiiatod, be contrary to cconuniy. 

 (Jood culture is indispensable in the production of the best quality of all kitchen 

 vegetables, and so in this. Work the soil well, dig deep, and break the clods line 

 with the spade, adding a sufficiency of dung, and our word for it, the extra labor 

 will meet with a corresponding return profit. 



With a little foresight and management, this esculent may be had fit fur use the 

 year round, and the following few remarks are penned to show bow this may be 

 carried out. As the present is about the time to prepare for early winter, we will 

 l)egiu with the crop for that purpose first. About the third week in August, sow 

 the seed in drills a foot apart, and half an inch deep. If the weather be moist no 

 watering will be required; but if dry, a good soaking should be applied a short time 

 previous to sowing. When the young plants have grown five or six leaves they will 

 be ready for transplanting, which may be done in the usual way, about ten inches 

 asunder. As these will be ready for use a little previous to winter, and it is expected 

 they shall supply the early part of that season, it is well to forecast the situation, so 

 that it may be convenient to put box frames over them when severe weather is 

 apprehended; or where there is the advantage of a grapery, the plants may be care- 

 fully lifted with the balls of earth and planted therein. This stock, if kept covered 

 from frost, by placing marsh hay or straw inside the frames, or straw mats over the 

 outside, with a lining on the sides, will give a supply up to February. If another 

 sowing be made the first week in September and treated in the same way, excepting 

 that the young plants may be planted when large enough into their wunter quarters 

 in the frames, a further supply will be provided to serve through the remainder of 

 the winter. This latter crop may be put so close as six inches apart, which will 

 economise space, and, as wanted, each alternate head may be cut out, which will 

 leave room for those that are left to expand their size. It sometimes so happens in 

 very severe weather, that growth is suspended, and the plants do not progress in 

 consequence, when if a portion be placed in a slight hot-bed the deficiency will be 

 made up in a few days, for there is,, perhaps, no other plant which at this particular 

 stage is so much benefited by a little bottom heat. During the winter, light and air 

 should" be admitted on all favorable opportunities, which will not only prevent rotting, 

 but will also assist healthy growth. The next succession ought to be sowed early in 

 January, in a frame that is well protected by linings and mats, or in boxes in a cool 

 green-house and placed near the glass. These will be ready for transplanting into 

 frames by the beginning of March, and will give a further supply until the general 

 spring sowing comes in. So soon as the ground is in good working order, a portion 

 of seed may be sown in a sheltered aspect, and when large enough, the young plants 

 may be put out as described in the first recording of these operations, and at inter- 

 vals of a month, a still further quantity, according to requirements, which will give, 

 with proper care as to variety as stated above, a supply the whole year, and a refer 

 ence to the list of varieties will enable any one to select for all purposes. 



