28- THE BOOK OF RARER VEGETABLES 



is best to sow in September ; and grown thus the roots 

 will be of good quality and ready to lift at the end of the 

 summer, as they will show their maturity by the leaves 

 colouring and decaying. It is well to store the roots 

 when growth ceases in a cool root store or cellar, and 

 not exposed to the light. They remain good a consider- 

 able time, and the roots should be kept free of moisture. 



To BOIL CHERVIL 



Wash and brush the roots, but do not cut them. 

 Place them in a pan, pour over them sufficient boiling 

 water to cover them, and let them simmer for about an 

 hour and a half. 



To FRY CHERVIL 



Cook the roots as above for about an hour, then cut 

 into long shreds and fry in butter. 



