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fried, and boiled, esteeming it exceedingly wholesome in every form. It agrees with every consti- 

 tution. 



CULTURE. For the early crop, sow about the ist of July. It will do on the ground where 

 early Cabbages or Peas have come off, by giving it a coat of manure. Draw drills the depth of the 

 hoe, one foot apart, and sow therein ; sprinkle a little earth in the bottom of the drill, sufficient to 

 cover the seed, which will be up in a few days. If dry weather ensue, water once or twice till the 

 plants get hold. Thin them out, when about two inches high, to ten inches apart ; hoe freely, an d 

 keep clear of weeds. Being grown in these shallow drills, they are more easily earthed up, and grow 

 better in warm, dry weather. When the leaves have attained about eight inches long, they are fit 

 for blanching : for this purpose a dry day must be chosen. Gather up the leaves in your hand, in a 

 close and rounded form ; see that there is no earth or litter in their centre. Tie them up with a 

 piece of cotton-twist or matting, which is to go several times round the plant, causing it to close at 

 the top to prevent the rain from penetrating to and injuring its centre ; then draw a little earth round 

 its base for support. If the leaves are not perfectly dry when tied up, they will rot, or become so 

 stained as to be unfit for the table. They will take about ten days in warm, and twenty days in cool 

 weather to blanch for use : a judgment may thus be formed of the quantity to be tied up at a time. 

 For late crops, sow about the end of July. 



per oz. 

 Green-curled. Easily blanched ; very hardy, and well adapted for winter use. One of the 



best. Per pkt, 10 ............. 35 



White-curled, or Ever-blanched. Leaves pale yellowish-green, neariy white when young; 

 long, rather narrow ; lobed, cut, and beautifully frilled or curled. Not so hardy as 

 the Green. Per pkt., 10 ........ . . . .35 



Broad-leaved Batavian. Leaves yellow-green, large, long, and broad ;' thick and fleshy. 

 Chiefly used in stews, soups, &c. Called, by the French, Chicoree Scarolle. Per 

 pkt, 10 .... ........... 25 



Fine Curled, or Moss. A new variety, with very fine curled leaves, much resembling 

 moss. Per pkt., 10. 



or Turnip-rooted. Cat>T*age. 



German, Kohl-rabiuber. French, Ckou-rave. Spanish, Col de nabo. 



The Kohl-Rabi is a vegetable intermediate between the Cabbage and the Turnip. The stem, 

 just above the surface of the ground, swells into a round fleshy bulb, in form not unlike a turnip ; 

 on the top, and about the surface of this bulb, are put forth its leaves, which are similar to those of 

 the Swedish Turnip. The part chiefly used is the turnip-looking bulb, formed by the swelling 

 of the stem. This is dressed and eaten with sauce or with meat, as turnips usually are. While 

 voung, the flesh is tender and delicate, possessing the combined flavor of the Cabbage and Turnip. 



CULTURE. Cultivate same as Cabbage ; only that, in earthing up the plant, be careful not to 

 cover the globular part. They should not be used before they have attained their full growth. 



per oz. 

 Early White Vienna. Above ground; early and fine. Per pkt., 10 ..... 40 



Early Purple Vienna. Above ground; similar to the preceding. Per pkt., 10 . . .40 

 Large Purple. Above ground ; very large. Pei pkt., 5 ....... 25 



Large White. Below ground ; similar to the White Ruta-baga. Per pkt, 5 . . . 25 

 Late Purple Giant. Very large and tender variety, often weighing from seven to eight Ibs. ; 

 new. Per pkt., 10. 



"Leelt (ALLIUM PORRUM). 



German, Lattch. French, Potreau. Spanish, Puerro. 



This is a branch of the Onion family, a native of the north of Europe ; is very hardy, and, 

 from its mild qualities, is preferred by many families to the Onion. History records it as having 

 been cultivated many hundred years. The Welsh indulge in Leeks on their patron St. David's Day, 

 in commemoration of a victory which they obtained over the Saxons, which they attributed to the 

 Leeks they wore, by order of St. David, to distinguish them in battle. 



CULTURE. There is no part of the garden too rich for Leeks. They require the best ground, 

 well worked, and manured the full depth of the spade. Sow the seed thinly on a small bed of light 

 rich ground, in drills six inches apart and half an inch deep ; rake it evenly, and give it a beat 

 with the back of the spade. 



When they come up, they should stand an inch apart ; if thicker, thin them out. When grown to 

 about eight inches high, they will be of sufficient size to plant out. As we have remarked, choose 

 the best ground, draw thereon drills a foot apart, and as deep as the hoe will go. When ready, 

 the plants arg to be taken up from the seed-bed. Shorten their roots to about an inch from the 

 plant, aid cut two inches or more from the extremity of the leaves. Both these operations are 

 done for convenience and neatness in planting. Dibble them in the drills eight inches apart, and 

 as deep as the plant will admit of, not to cover the young leaves pushing from its centre. Choose 

 moist or cloudy weather for the operation ; but, if dry, give the plants a copious watering. Hoe 

 the ground frequently, to keep down weeds, and, as the plants are observed to grow, draw the soil 

 around them. By good culture, they will be fit for use early in October. On the approach of severe 

 frost, lift sufficient for winter use, and store them away in earth or sand. 



per oz, 

 Large Lot.don is hardy, and of good quality. It is more generally cultivated in this country 



than any other variety. Per pkt, 10 ......... 30, 



Broad Scotch, or Flag. This variety is remarkably hardy, and well suited for open cul- 

 ture; large and strong-growing, with broad leaves growing on two sides. Per 

 pkt, 10 ............... 30 



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