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CULTURE. — The French Scarlet may he sown m frames m December and January. In February , 
succession sowings maybe made on warm borders. In March, a larger sowing may be viade ; and for 
general crop sow about the middle of April , either broadcast on beds or in drills. Preference should be 
given to the drills, as the crop can then more easily be kept clean. As soon as the plants are 2 or 3 inches 
high, thin out to 2 or 3 inches apart at the first thinning ; after a Jew weeks give a final thinning to b 
or 8 inches distance, and the crop allowed to remain till it has perfected its growth in Autumn . 
LONG RED SURREY CARROT. 
Early Scarlet Short Horn— Very fine for Summer use ... ... ... 
James’ Improved Scarlet Intermediate— Good for shallow soils, large size, 
quality . ••• ••• ••• 
Scarlet Altrincham— A very long variety, mild flavour, good keeper 
Early Scarlet Nantes— A medium sized variety ... 
French Scarlet Horn— Very sweet, and fine for forcing 
Long Red Surrey — A valuable variety for deep soils 
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JAMES’ INTERMEDIATE CARROT. 
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