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ring the mother roots. It is the third year after 

 sowing, or the second after planting, before they be 

 fit for use. If properly treated, they will continue 

 producing for many years. 



But the blanching may be much expedited, and 

 more perfectly accomplished, by covering the sprouts 

 from the time they have sprung a few inches, with 

 large flower-pots turned down upon them ; which 

 both shades them from the light, and in a conside- 

 rable measure forces them, by the warmth commu- 

 nicated through the pots in sunshine. The hole in 

 the bottom of the pot should be stopped., as the 

 plants will draw sufficient air from under the pots, 

 for their sustenance. Those who are curious in the 

 culture of this vegetable, however, have blanching 

 pots made on purpose ; of which see a description 

 in November, on the forcing of sea-cale. In the 

 using of blanching-pots, or flower-pots, it will be 

 unnecessary to earth up the plants, as above direct- 

 ed : once earthing, previous to placing on the pots, 

 will suffice. 



Of sowing Turnip. 



Turnip, to succeed those sown last month, may be 

 sown about the middle of this ; either in drills an 

 inch deep, and twelve or fifteen inches asunder ; or 

 broadcast, thinly. Sow of the early Dutch sort, 

 and choose a rich, light, open spot of ground ; or 

 sow among new planted artichokes, asparagus, sea- 

 cale, or the like. 



Refresh frequently with water, if the weather be 

 dry, both this and the former sowing. Clear it from 



