94 THE BOOK OF RARER VEGETABLES 



grower, the plants being dwarf. The leaves are heart 

 shaped, shining, roundish, and the plants produce small 

 white flowers freely in May and June. It is best sown 

 in a moist or shady position. For years I grew this 

 plant for salad purposes under the partial shade of a 

 large Medlar tree, and there was an ample supply of 

 leafage, if the plants were given an occasional watering 

 with salt mixed in the water. Sown broadcast in April, 

 and the young plants thinned when large enough to 

 handle and then kept free from weeds, there will be 

 ample cutting. Used as a vegetable it is best sown 

 thickly and cut over like Spinach ; but I fear it will not 

 find much favour owing to its peculiar flavour, though as 

 an addition to salads it is worth room in most gardens. 



