100 The Garden. 



T. HoESE Eadish — Cochlearia Armoracia. 

 The horse-radish grows best in a rich, moist soil, contiguous 

 to water, but may be cultivated in almost any situation. It is 

 propagated by sets from the root, which may be dropped into 

 boles made with a dibble fifteen inches deep, in soil previously 

 trenched or deeply spaded. Fill up the holes with fine earth. 

 The plants should stand about ten inches apart. It may be 

 planted either in spring or in November. In taking up the 

 roots for use, you may leave a small portion at the bottom to 

 serve as a new set. In the faU, lift enough for winter use, and 

 leave the rest in the ground. It is an excellent condiment. 

 The root is scraped into shreds, or grated fine, and eaten with 

 vinegar. 



8. CoEN BAi.AT>^-Fedia Olitoria. 



This plant, sometimes called lamb's lettuce, is a native of 

 Europe. It is in use to some extent as a spring salad. Sow 

 from the tenth to the twentieth of September, in shallow drills 

 six inches apart, and cover lightly, pressing the soil with a 

 roller or a board. Keep it clear of weeds, and in November 

 cover with straw, and pick the leaves as wanted. If the win- 

 ter prove mild, it may be in use the whole season. 



VIII.— THE CUCUMBER FAMILY. 



1. The Cucumbee — Cuciimis Sativus. 



The cucumber is found wild in almost all warm countries, 

 and is cultivated all over the world. The best varieties for 

 forcing, or for an early crop in the open air, are the Early 

 Short "White Prickley and the Long Early Frame. The Long 

 Prickley, Negley's Seedling, and California Long Green are 

 good for the main crop. ISTegley's Seedling is best for the table, 

 but, we believe, not so productive as some of the other sorts. 

 The Gherkin, from France, is much prized for pickling. 



A light loam is best for the cucumber, but it will grow in 

 almost any soil, and is very easily cultivated. Make excava- 

 tions for your hills a foot in diameter and fifteen inches deep, 



