Vegetable Marrow 97 



The tops of turnips make excellent "greens" and 

 in some localities they are raised for the tops rather 

 than the roots. They should be cooked as spinach 

 is cooked, and the addition of a little salt pork when 

 boiling adds greatly to the flavor. The water 

 in which they are cooked makes very tasty soup 

 stock. 



Turnips are hardy and several frosts will not hurt 

 them. They should not be allowed to scald, how- 

 ever, as this will cause them to rot. 



Unless turnips are thinned at just the right time, 

 they will be a disappointment. They should be 

 thinned out just as soon as they have grown large 

 enough to be able to see which are to be the hardy 

 plants. If they are not thinned at the proper time 

 the roots will be tough and stringy when mature. 



VEGETABLE MARROW 



Vegetable marrows require a moderately rich soil 

 and frecpient and thorough cultivation in order that 

 they may grow quickly and be tender. 



The vegetable marrow is closely allied to the 

 pumpkin both as to species and habit of growth, 

 the principal difference being that marrows are 

 used while young and tender and may be baked 



