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may then be wintered like spinach, under a light 

 mulch. 



Blanching of the leaves is .possible by means of 

 boards or flower-pots set over the plants. 



Forcing the roots like chicory, which see, will give 

 leaves like the Barbe de Capucin. Forced or blanched 

 leaves are less bitter. 



Spring cutting may be hastened by glass over the 

 plants; after one cutting or possibly two, they are 

 usually pulled up. 



DEW-PLANT. See Ice-Plant. 



DILL (Anethum graveolens), a biennial herb, grown 

 as an annual for its seeds, which taste much like cara- 

 way seeds, but are more bitter. They are used for fla- 

 voring, in pickling, and in medicine. For seasoning the 

 leaves are sometimes used. 



Soil. Any well-drained garden soil. 



Distances. Rows twelve to eighteen inches apart. 



Depth. About one inch. 



Sow thinly, preferably in spring, when the ground 

 is fit; autumn sowing is possible but not so sure. 



Thin to eight inches. 



Gather the seeds when ripe, before they fall. The 

 plant will renew itself from its own seeds, if allowed. 



DOCK. See Sorrel. 



