240 THE BOOK OF VEGETABLES 



in seed-bed, rows one foot apart, thin the seedlings to 

 six inches apart, and mulch over winter. 



Set out young plants, or root divisions, in spring, 

 after frosts are past. 



Culture. Keep free of weeds till the plant covers 

 the ground. 



Fertilizer. Except at the seashore, where the 

 plant will usually thrive, water occasionally with sea- 

 water or a solution of sea-salts ; or with weak solutions 

 of salt and soda ; or sprinkle the ground in spring with 

 powdered barilla. 



Pick the young leaves and tips as wanted, in August 

 and September. They may be pickled. 

 , Protect over winter with a mulch. 



SAVORY, SUMMER. Summer Savory (Satureia 

 hortensis) is an annual plant grown for its leaves and 

 tender shoots, used in seasoning. 



Soil light, warm, and fairly rich. 



Distances. Rows twelve to eighteen inches apart. 



Depth. One inch. 



Sow under glass in March or April, or outdoors 

 when frosts are past. 



Thin or set out to six inches apart in the rows. 

 Thinnings may be transplanted. 



Pick as wanted, or 



Pull the whole plant when in early flower, dry, and 

 store. 



