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its centre, in which there is a hollow or cup. 

 The root terminates rather abruptly, in small 

 fibrous radicles. 



There is yet a third variety, known by the 

 name of Fourquee, (forked,) which appears to 

 be only a modification of the last, and which, al- 

 though still cultivated, is less esteemed. 



On comparing the dimensions of these roots 

 with those of the variety cultivated in Britain, 

 it- will be seen, that the former are much su- 

 perior ; and it is supposed, that their qualities' 

 in Guernsey are also superior to those of our 

 Varieties. It will likewise be seen, that they can 

 produce a heavier crop in that island on the same 

 extent of ground. 



From these considerations, it would be ad- 

 visable to cultivate the Guernsey varieties in this 

 country, by procuring the seeds from that place, 

 and to abandon those whose produce seems in 

 every respect inferior. 



Although this root is cultivated in almost all 

 the soils of that island, that is esteemed the best 

 which consists of a good light loam, the deeper: 

 the better. If the loamy soil is not deep, the 

 under soil at least should be open, to allow of the 

 free penetration of the roots. 



If the land is not perfectly clear from couch- 

 grass and other weeds, it is pared with the pa- 

 ring-plough in October, and harrowed, to remove 

 the weeds. About the middle of February, the 



