522 The Method of Rearing Seed, in the East Indies. 



be of service in repelling destructive insects for a time, until 

 the delicate roots acquire sufficient size and strength to resist 

 their attacks. 



As I never knew Beet-root to furnish seed in India, I sub- 

 jected some of these plants, and some others likewise of the 

 Parsnep, to this operation, but they failed of success. 



