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layer, then apply a few inches of earth rich in 

 humus or marsh earth, leaving the surface 

 slightly lower than the surrounding soil and 

 scatter the seed broadcast and keep free from 

 weeds until up and growing. Allow the hydrant 

 to drip sufficiently to maintain sufficient moisture. 

 Continue to scatter seeds at intervals for a suc- 

 cession of cress. 



DANDELION 



For those who love the bitter tang of the 

 dandelion as a green, the cultivated affords a 

 much finer dish than the wild as the leaves are 

 double the size of the wild dandelion. The seed 

 should be sown in drills, covering very lightly and 

 shading with newspapers or brush until up. 

 Thin to stand a foot apart and blanch, if desired, 

 by inverting a box or flower-pot over each plant, 

 or a cone of stiff paper can be used. For greens, 

 only the top may be removed but for salad the 

 plant may be cut down to the root, the part be- 

 neath the surface of the ground being very white 

 and tender. There is no danger of dandelion 



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