BORAGE. BORECOLE. 



In the autumn, before the frost sets in, the roots 

 should be taken up on a dry day, their tops cut off 

 without injuring the crown, and laid up in sand in a 

 corner of the garden-shed, or other dry building, where 

 they may be preserved from the frost. Such roots as 

 are not wanted for use may be planted out in April for 

 seed ; but, in order to preserve the stock pure, care 

 should be taken to select those roots only which are of 

 the most perfect kind. 



8. BORAGE. 



Borago qfficinalis is an annual plant, a native of 

 England. It was formerly in great repute as a cordial. 

 According to Withering, the young leaves may be used 

 as a salad or a pot-herb ; and the flowers form an ingre- 

 dient in cool tankards. 



The seeds require to be sown in March, in a light 

 dry spot, and likewise a little in April and May, for a 

 succession. Wherever it ripens and sheds its seeds, it 

 will rise again abundantly : having a tap root, it does 

 not bear transplanting, except with great care, and 

 when the plants are very young. 



9. BORECOLE AND SPROUTS. 



The Borecole contains several sub-varieties. They 

 are, excepting the Neapolitan variety, peculiarly hardy ; 

 they resist frosts, and retain their green appearance 

 throughout the winter : hence their value as winter 

 greens. The following, together with what are termed 

 sprouts, are the principal sorts at present cultivated in 

 this country. 



1. *Colebrook Dale Borecole. 4. Neapolitan Borecole. 



2. *German Borecole. Cavolo torsolo ricciuto. 



Curlies, or Curled Kale. Chou de Naples. 



Scotch Kale. Chou de Naples frist nain. 



3. *Green Borecole. 5. *Purple Borecole. 



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