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inches apart. It is mostly used towards fall, however, 

 and when wanted at that time, should be sown in June 

 or July, and set out in August or September. Nothing 

 further is done after planting but hoeing to keep down 

 tlie weeds, until it attains its full growth, which is from 

 twelve to eighteen inches in diameter. It is then 

 "blanched," either by gathering up the leaves and 

 tying them by their, tops in a conical form, or by placing 

 a slate or flat stone on the plant to exclude the liglit and 

 eifect the blanching. It is used as a salad. The varie- 

 ties are the Moss Curled and Plain-leaved Batavian. 



HERBS, SWEET. 



Thyme, Sage, Basil, Sweet Marjoram, and Summer 

 Savory are those in general use. The seeds of all should 

 be sown in shallow drills, one foot apart, in May, and the 

 plants will be fit for use in September and October. 



* GARLIC {Allium sativum). 



This is used mostly by Europeans. It grows freely 

 on any soil. The sets, obtained by breaking up the old 

 bulbs, are planted in early spring in rows one foot apart, 

 and five or six inches between the plants. When the 

 leaves wither, the bulbs are taken up and hung in a dry, 

 cool place. * 



HORSERADISH {Cochlearia Armoracea). 



For family use a few roots of this should be planted in 

 some out-of-the-way corner of the vegetable garden. A 

 dozen roots, once planted, will usually give enough for a 

 lifetime, as it increases and spreads so tliat .there is never 

 any danger of being without it. The trouble is, if it is 

 once admitted into the garden, it is difficult to bo got 

 rid of, if so desired. 



