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ing them, take the large outward leaves, allowing 

 the others to come in for use in their turn, as an 

 abundant successive supply rises from the root 



6. BORECOLE. BRASSICA. 



Borecole is classed under the head Brassica 

 (Cabbage) in the Linnaean system ; but it is distin- 

 guished from that variety by the addition of sabel- 

 lica to that of brassica,, the meaning of which is a 

 plant with curled or jagged leaves. 



The latter part of the word borecole is ob- 

 viously the kohl, or principal winter cabbage, of the 

 Germans: but the origin of the first part is un- 

 certain. 



This variety contains several sub-varieties which 

 are of a peculiarly hardy nature, resisting severe 

 frosts, and retaining their green appearance through- 

 out the winter. 



The following are the principal sorts in cultiva- 

 tion : 



1. Tall green or Scotch Kail. This sort, if 

 genuine, may be known by its bright light-green 

 leaves, which are deeply lobed and curled : it is 

 equal to any other sort either in producing sprouts 

 or in withstanding the severe weather. 



The parts used are the crown of the plant, and 

 the side shoots. It boils well, and is tender, sweet, 

 and delicate, especially after having been exposed 

 to the frost ; it is almost impossible to find a plant 

 of greater excellence for the table, or more easy of 

 cultivation : hence it should be largely cultivated in 

 every garden, especially in that of the cottager. 



