horses they may be given
with cut straw and hay; and, thus given, form a food which will sustain
them on hard work. They afford excellent feeding for swine, and quickly
fatten them. When boiled, they will be eaten by poultry; and, mixed with
any farinaceous substance, form an excellent food for them. They are
also used for distillation, affording a good spirit."

The varieties are as follow:--

ALTRINGHAM. _Law._

Altringham. Long Red Altringham. _Vil._

The Altrincham Carrot measures about fourteen inches in length, by two
inches in diameter. It retains its thickness for nearly two-thirds its
length: but the surface is seldom regular or smooth; the genuine variety
being generally characterized by numerous crosswise elevations, and
corresponding depressions. Neck small and conical, rising one or two
inches above the surface of the soil. Skin nearly bright-red; the root
having a semi-transparent appearance. Flesh bright and lively, crisp and
breaking in its texture; and the heart, in proportion to the size of the
root, is smaller than that of the Long Orange. Leaves long, but not
large or very numerous.

According to Lawson, it is easily distinguished from the Long Orange by
the roots growing more above ground, by its more convex or rounded
shoulders, and by its tapering more irregularly, and terminating more
abruptly. It is, however, exceedingly difficult to procure the variety
in its purity, as it is remarkably liable to sport, although the roots
grown for seed be selected with the greatest care.

It is a good field-carrot, but less productive than the Long Orange and
some others; mild and well flavored for the table, and one of the best
sorts for cultivation for market.

Thompson states that "it derives its name from a place called
Altrincham, in Cheshire, Eng., where it is supposed to have originated.
In seedsmen's lists it is frequently, but erroneously, called the
Altringham."

EARLY FRAME.

Early Forcing Horn. Earliest Short Forcing Horn. Early Short Scarlet.

[Illustration: Early Frame.]

Root grooved or furrowed at the crown, roundish, or somewhat globular;
rather more than two inches in diameter, nearly the same in depth, and
tapering suddenly to a very slender tap-root. Skin red, or
reddish-orange; brown or greenish where it comes to the surface of the
ground. Foliage small and finely cut or divided, not so large or
luxuriant as that of the Early Horn.

The Early Frame is the earliest of al