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and has produced prolifically the flower-buds which are 

 used in pickling. The labor of frequently hand-picking 

 the buds must, however, be considered in connection with 

 any projected enterprise. A few plants for the home gar- 

 den can be strongly commended. They can be grown in 

 corners or in borders and are decidedly handsome in leaf 

 and blossom. Plants may be easily grown from seed in a 

 seed-box or can be multiplied by stem cuttings in a sand 

 box over mild bottom heat. 



Cardoon. Cynara cardunculus. 



The cardoon is closely related to the globe artichoke, 

 and resembles it in growth except that it attains larger 

 size. Its edible part is, however, the stem and midrib of 

 the leaf, and not the flower bud as in the artichoke. It is 

 propagated from seed and not from sprouts, and to pro- 

 duce satisfactory quality, the seedling must be pushed to 

 quick growth by ample manure and moisture. The car- 

 doon is hardy in the coast region, and can be grown for 

 autumn or spring use, or for succession at nearly all times. 

 The plant is ready for use in about six months from sow- 

 ing. During the last three weeks the leaves are gathered 

 up, covered and blanched, and both leaves and root make 

 a delicate table vegetable when carefully boiled. 



Chervil. Scandix carefolium and CliaeropJiyllum lulbosum. 



There are two edible plants known as chervil, the first 

 furnishes fragrant leaves which are used as seasoning and 

 in salad, the second an edible root for boiling. The first is 

 a hardy annual, and can be grown from seed, as lettuce is 

 sowing whenever moisture is adequate. It does not 

 thrive in high heat but can be helped by shading where 

 necessary. The turnip-rooted chervil resembles a carrot in 

 form, and may be grown as carrots are. The seed soon 

 loses its germinating power and must be fresh. 



Corn Salads. Valerianella olitoria and eriocarpa. 



Corn salads are popular winter growing salad plants, 

 and are of easy culture. The seed is sown whenever mois- 

 ture is present in the fall, and a succession of foliage can 



