GARDENING. 67 



CARROT — Carotte, 



The Earlv Horn and Orang-e are esteemed best for 

 family use. The directions for beets will answer for 

 carrots, only leave the plants four inches apart in the 

 rows. Sow from April to July, in a light, mellow, and 

 sandy soil, dig one or two spades deep. The orange 

 and red sorts require a soil deeper than the horn carrot. 



The carrot is common by the road side in many parts 

 of Britain ; and once upon a time the ladies there wore 

 carrot leaves instead of feathers. A curious chimney 

 ornament can be formed by cutting off a section from 

 the head of a carrot which contains the bud, and pla- 

 cing it in a shallow vessel of water. "Young and 

 delicate leaves unfold themselves, forming a radiated 

 tuft, of a very handsome appearance." 



It is used in soups and stews, and as a vegetable diet 

 to boil with beef or mutton. 



CAULIFLOWER ChoU JltUY, 



Sow about the middle of September in an open bor- 

 der, and give moderate waterings if the weather be dry. 

 About the end of October transplant into a good frame, 

 after cutting otf the long tap roots with a sharp knife, 

 and put the plants four inches apart each way. Water 

 gently, put on the lights, and shade them a few days. 

 Before the cold weather sets in, apply a good outside 

 lining of horse dung round the frame; and when it be- 

 comes severe, the frame must be covered with boards 

 and salt hay, or bags, or straw mats, sufficient to keep 

 out the frost. Admit air and light freely, to prevent 

 the plants being drawn up weak, at the same time you 

 must be careful not to freeze them. In soft mild days 

 take off the lights entirely. Towards the middle of 

 March, the weather will probably allow of the frame 

 being fully exposed every day, but run the sash on when 

 it storms, and cover the frame at night when frosty. 

 About the tenth of April, prepare the fnial beds for the 

 plants to liower in, by digghig and manuring them well. 

 The ground need not be raked, if it be well broken and 

 dug level, as raking is apt to make it crust over. Wa- 



