THE COTTAGE GARDENER. 
105 
.December 1. 
per acre, as compared with Swedish Turnip, is 22s. I 
find the cost of digging, cleaning, and cutting off the 
leaves of a crop of Carrots, about 20s. per acre, when 
done in the most economical manner, by employing one 
man to dig, and four women following to clean the roots 
and cut off the greens. 
I must now consider the method best suited for 
storing and preserving that most important, and 
generally useful root, the Swedish Turnip. In doing 
which, I beg to observe, that the best method of stack¬ 
ing for house-feeding, &c., is precisely the same as 
that recommended for Carrots, as regards the size of the 
heap, and the manner of making it up; but the covering 
may be of straw only, and is best laid on similar to the 
the thatch of buildiugs. Sea-weed is an excellent cover¬ 
ing for stacks of Roots, and, where it can be readily 
obtained, will be found superior to any other materials 
commonly used for the purpose. In the spring mouths, 
when the roots begin to sprout in the stack, they are 
best turned over, the sprouts rubbed off, and the stack 
re-formed, as before recommended for Mangold. When 
the crop is pulled, let the earth be beaten off the roots, 
without damaging tho bulbs; and, at the same time, 
cut off the leaves, and allow the stem of the Turnip to 
remain entire. Advantage should be taken of open, 
mild weather for the work; rain will not injure them, 
but they should never be taken up for stacking during 
frost, for in that case they are sure to rot in the heap.* 
In stacking for open field-feeding of Sheep, they may be 
put into stacks one hurdle square, and preserved until 1 
March, without covering; after that time, if required for 
use at an advanced period of the season, they may be 
allowed to remain in the laud, being carefully cut down, 
(excising the greens below the stem of the Turnip), and , 
then taken up as required for use. Joseph Blundell, j 
THE BANK OF FAITH. 
By the Authoress of “ My Flowers .” 
I am sure my readers will forgive me if I make this paper 
a kind of answer to correspondents. I have something to 
say to one or two kindly interested hearts, who have a claim 
to inquire after those who receive their bounty; and I think 
others will be glad to hear a little more about their poor 
brethren who have already been introduced to them in these 
pages. Therefore, with the leave of the Editor, I shall take 
a new path on this occasion, closing my ramble with a word 
■ of exhortation and encouragement from the circumstances 
before us, which may be profitable to all classes—the rich 
j as well as the poor. 
J First, then, I address myself to “ C.,” and to “ S. B.,” who 
, have so bountifully contributed to the earthly comfort of 
| their poor, suffering, grateful pensioner, William Adams. 
] They will be interested to know, that some months ago, 
i another of our readers kindly communicated a means of 
curing that dreadful complaint Cancer, which had been 
successful in two cases, in the very last stage of disease. It 
■ was immediately put in practice in this case, and for a time 
it seemed to have a remarkable effect. Symptoms changed 
for the better, external appearances improved greatly, and 
hope strongly prevailed in every heart, even Adams himself 
seemed to think recovery might be possible. But it has 
* The plan of pitting, or making into small heaps, covered with earth 
only, is much practiced in some parts, particularly where likely to be 
damaged by bares or rabbits, and, if the work is done in mild weather, 
the roots keep well. 
pleased his Father, in His inscrutable wisdom, to withdraw 
the hope awakened. The poor sufferer has for the last 
month been decidedly worse. He perseveres steadily with 
the means, but they seem to have lost power, and pains and 
anguish have returned as severely, nay, more severely, than 
ever. The return of winter may be the cause of the relapse. 
We cannot tell why or how it is that favourable symptoms 
suddenly disappear, and chill the hearts of the hopeful; 
but we shall know, one day, the wise and merciful reasons 
that are now hidden from our eyes ; and all that we have to 
do here , is to fulfil our plain and scriptural duties, and believe 
that “ all is well.” 
If “ C.” could look through the little window at the joyful 
expression which lights up both their faces, when the weekly 
donation (of tea, sugar, soap, candles, Ac. as the occasion 
requires) is given in, it would make his or her heart swell, 
and the grateful thanks and blessings which they always 
beg may be sent in return, will, we trust, descend as dew 
upon the head of the generous giver. The donation sent 
through the hand of “S.B.” has been greatly beneficial already. 
Poor Adams, who dreaded the cold of winter beyond ex¬ 
pression, is provided with a warm Guernsey frock, in which 
he lies, and a large, thick, warm, flannel wrapping gown covers 
him completely round, when he gets out of bed so often by 
night and by day. Oh ! the blessing of these comforts to 
the suffering poor! It will also enable me to provide him 
with firing through the dreary season before us, if his life 
should last. He is obliged to have a fire all night, as he is 
often out of bed for a long time, and the cold he suffers is 
beyond description at such times. Wonderful are his trials; 
wonderful are his helps and mercies; deep is his gratitude, 
almost too much for speech. Another friend, his first friend, 
“ J. S.,” has been more frequently informed of poor Adams’ 
situation, therefore, I need only say to him, that his name 
is borne on the poor sufferer’s heart before the throne—and 
that if his unwearied endeavours to relieve and cure him 
fail, his “reward will,” nevertheless, “ be great in heaven.” 
And now I turn to “ Comfort,” who lias patiently waited 
to know the end of his most kind assistance towards putting 
the “ Poor Widow’s ” coal shed in habitable condition. It 
was impossible for her to exist in it, under any circumstances, 
during the winter—she would have died of cold and ground- 
damp. Before the generous donation arrived, a plan was 
forming for removing her to a more healthy place ; and I 
have, therefore, set aside the money to assist in paying the 
rent, which was the only stumbling block in our way. 
“ Comfort ” has, therefore, the happiness of knowing, that he 
was the chosen of the Lord to bring help to this poor widow, 
and enable us to make her comfortable for the winter. She 
now sits in a small, hut dry and cheerful cottage, with her 
book upon her lap, ready, as she says, to break out into 
praise in the very roads and streets, as well as by her own 
fireside, for all the Lord has done for her. She still delights 
in carrying a morsel to a sick neighbour, and in speaking a 
“ word in season ” to all who come in her way. Poor 
William Adams misses her scriptural and refreshing dis¬ 
course, for she is now settled at some little distance from 
him, but she toddles there when she can, and it always does 
him good. I hope “ Comfort ’’ is satisfied with the use to 
which his money is applied. He may feel assured that a 
very grateful heart asks a blessing for him daily. 
The “ Widow Indeed,” continues to enjoy her bounty, also, 
gratefully, savingly, and exceedingly. She “ shrinks ” her 
tea and coal as much as ever she did; and when I tell her 
her friend has sent her more, she says, “ AVon’t he he angry 
if I use so much?” but still she sits warmly and smilingly 
in her clean kitchen, and nothing makes her “ afraid.” 
I remember, when first we went to see AA illiam Adams, 
he spoke to us of a little book he once read, called “ The 
Bank of Faith.” It was the experience of one whose faith 
was very strong, and whose blessings seemed to come at his 
very beck and call. It had struck him much, and he ex¬ 
pressed a longing wish that he might possess such faith. 
We often remind him of this circumstance. He did at that 
very moment possess it, and his cry entered the ears of 
“ the Lord of Sabaoth.” From very distant parts of England 
the Lord has called His servants to minister to Iris wants! 
No less than three have been bidden to sustain him, and the 
very things his afflictions needed have been supplied 1 The 
