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ground is fit, for an early summer crop; and again in 

 August for a fall crop. 



Diseases and pests are those of cabbage, but rarer. 



MUSTARD, TUBEROUS-ROOTED. This is usually 

 called Chinese; its roots are like white turnips, and 

 can be grown and eaten like them. 



Soil. Preferably light and quick. 



NASTURTIUM. The common Nasturtium, or Indian 

 Cress, in its tall and dwarf forms (Tropceolum mqjus 

 and T. minus) is grown for its buds and unripe seeds, 

 used in pickling, and for its flowers, used in garnishing. 

 Either may be started in the house, best in pots or 

 individual receptacles, as they transplant poorly. Or 

 plant out-of-doors when frosts are past. Tall kinds 

 should be provided with poles or a trellis on which to 

 run ; the dwarf support themselves. 



Soil. Light and rich. 



Distances. For the dwarf, one foot by six to nine 

 inches. For the tall, two feet by one. 



Depth. About one inch. 



Sow when frosts are past. Or start under glass in 

 April. 



Thin or transplant to permanent positions. 



Culture. Give ordinary care. 



Pick the flowers as wanted. Pick the seed-pods be- 

 fore they mature. 



