58 THE BOOK OF RARER VEGETABLES 



All are of very simple culture, but they need a rich soil, 

 sun, and abundance of moisture when in active growth. 

 Seeds sown in March or April will be ready to plant 

 out the end of May. It is best to sow three seeds or 

 more in small pots and thin to the strongest. Sown in 

 frames under glass they soon germinate and are ready 

 to plant out when large enough. If desired, three plants 

 may be raised in larger pots and planted in clumps of 

 three, a yard apart. I prefer single plants and 2 feet 

 apart all ways. Seed may also be sown in prepared 

 trenches in the open ground early in May and they will 

 do well in a favourable season. The plants should have 

 a sunny position and get ample supplies of water. 



To COOK MAIZE 



Strip off the husk and stalk, and put the Maize into 

 boiling water without salt. Boil for ten minutes or a 

 little more, and serve with butter, salt, and pepper. 



Or the Maize may be separated from the cob, boiled 

 and drained, and then tossed in melted butter with a 

 little salt and pepper. Chopped parsley or grated 

 cheese may be added just before serving. : 



