VEGETABLES 39 



RECIPE 



Chili Vinegar, to Make 



Take 100 fresh red chilies and cut them into hahes ; 

 let them infuse for a fortnight in a quart of the best pickling 

 vinegar ; then strain and put it into small bottles ; keep the 

 bottles well corked. (Cassell.) 



CHIVES 



The plant is a native of Great Britain, is peren- 

 nial, and grows well in any ordinary soil. A 

 light, rich one suits them best. They are propa- 

 gated by dividing the roots in spring or autumn. 

 It is best to buy the roots in the first instance, and 

 then, in March or April, plant together eight or ten 

 of the offsets of the bulbs in rows ten inches apart, 

 and as many from patch to patch. The clumps 

 should be cut regularly for the maintenance of the 

 continuous growth of the young roots. Every four 

 years they should be lifted, divided, and the roots 

 replanted. They are very much more delicate than 

 onions, and are much used for flavouring and in 

 cutting up for salads and omelets. 



CUCUMBERS 



The principal points in growing cucumbers are 

 plenty of heat, moisture, and rich soil, and without 

 these failure is the result. The temperature should 

 range from 60° as a minimum to 80,° 90,° or even 

 100° occasionally, under the influence of bright 

 sunshine. 



A constantly moisture-laden atmosphere is of 

 quite as much importance as a liberal supply of it 



