320 THE VEGETABLE CULTIVATOR. 



superseded by a superior variety, under the name 

 of the Normandy cress, introduced by that respect- 

 able and worthy horticulturist, Mr. C. M'Intosh, 

 lately gardener to the King of Belgium at Clare- 

 mont, who has blended the higher parts of his pro- 

 fession with that of gardening. 



In regard to the Normandy cress, the author 

 can speak of its qualities, from having been favoured 

 with a specimen of the seed a few years back, which 

 he found to be more mild and pleasant, and less 

 acrid, than the sort hitherto cultivated. 



Culture. The author followed, with success, 

 Mr. M'Intosh's advice for the culture of this 

 herb ; which consisted in sowing it in a light 

 rich soil in September and October, for a winter 

 and spring supply ; and in March, April, and May, 

 for summer use. About half an ounce of seed 

 sown thinly in a bed at each time will be found to 

 produce a good supply. 



When the seed is up, and the plants are suffi- 

 ciently strong, they should be thinned out with a 

 two or three-inch hoe, to give them room to spread, 

 as it is only the outward leaves that are used after 

 being carefully picked and washed. Though this 

 variety is perfectly hardy, a temporary covering 

 in severe weather will be found useful, as the leaves 

 can then be gathered if wanted. As a breakfast 

 herb it will be found most agreeable and whole- 

 some. 



