44 Culture of the Carrot for constant Supply. 



pellation, but it forms a long, handsome, flattish, tuber, with the 

 crown of a purplish hue. 



With regard to the broccoli noticed above, in the ordinary 

 course of garden culture, it forms a head averaging about two 

 feet in circumference; its flavour is excellent, and, as such, it may 

 be well recommended to notice ; more especially as, by its being 

 propagated from slips, it is secured from any variation from its 

 natural habit. I am, Sir, yours, &c. 



T. RUTGER. 



Shortgrove, Essex, Oct. 1833. 



Art. XVI. On the Mode of securing a Supply of young Carrots 

 throughout the Year. By Mr. T. Rutger. 



Sir, 



In cases where young carrots are required all the year round, 

 the following mode of culture will be found to answer in pro- 

 ducing them. 



In the first week of August, sow a crop of the short-horn 

 kind in a cold frame, and a crop to succeed it in the third week 

 of Auo-ust, also in a cold frame, the latter of which will be at 

 least two months after the first in coming in. Early in January 

 sow a crop on a slow hot-bed, under glass ; and early in 

 February, on a slow hot-bed, under hoops and mats; in the suc- 

 ceeding months, sow occasionally in the open ground. 



The above brief directions are, of course, sufficient, as there is 

 no occasion for entering into details about soil, thinning, &c, 

 which every one conversant with gardening knows : but perhaps 

 a question may arise as to the necessity of sowing in frames in 

 the month of August : it must, therefore, be understood, that 

 these crops are to serve through all the winter ; and, therefore, it 

 will be found that glass will be of essential service, as the weather 

 grows cold ; and not only glass, but a covering of mats also will 

 be necessary, during the night, in severe weather. One thing, 

 however, must be attended to in the use of glass ; namely, to be 

 careful to give sufficient air at all times to keep the plants from 

 getting drawn. 



Abercrombie is, in my opinion, deficient upon the culture of 

 this esculent for the purpose of having it young all the year 

 round ; and I much question if his method will answer fully in 

 the most favourable situations, as to soil and climate, that Britain 

 will afford. I remain, Sir, yours, &c. 



Skortgrove, Essex, Dec. 1833. T. Rutger. 



We have rectified Abercrombie's account in the new edition 

 of our Enci/c.'of Gard. now publishing, § 4fl21. — Cond. 



