44 THE BOOK OF RARER VEGETABLES 



may be sown in the spring on land well prepared, 

 and the seedlings when large enough transplanted 

 in rows 2 feet apart, and kept free of weeds, and not 

 allowed to suffer in their early stages of growth for 

 lack of moisture. The plants, I am told by a grower on 

 the continent, should not be taken up but lifted as re- 

 quired for use in the autumn, covering over with litter 

 in severe weather ; if stored in a warm store the roots are 

 much inferior in flavour. They remain good from 

 October till March, and make a distinct vegetable at the 

 season named, and they are liked in soups and stews or 

 made dishes. They are certainly worth a trial, as they 

 are easily grown in this country. 



To COOK EVENING PRIMROSE ROOTS 



These roots may be cooked in any of the ways advised 

 for Chervil. Also see the various recipes for cooking 

 Salsify in "The Book of Asparagus." 



