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To hasten the ripening of melons gardeners recom- 

 mend that a .piece of slate or shingle painted black be 

 placed under them that they may have the more fall 

 benefit of the sini. 



Mint. 3fentha. — There are three kinds; Pennyroy- 

 al {M, mlegkim,)', Peppermint, {3£p{penla,);sind Spear- 

 mint {3£ viridis.) They do best on a moist soil and 

 ^re propagated either by seed or dividing old, roots. 

 Save them for winter use thesameas J/^ryo/rOT. The, 

 last is used for cooking and the others for making herb 

 teas. 



MusTAiiD. Sinapis, — The White is cultivated as. a 

 salad. The leaves, when very young, are used like 

 peppergrass. Sow in drills, at different times, from 

 April to June. 



Nasturtium. Tropmolum majm, — This plant is some- 

 times known as Indian Cress. It is deserving of cul;^, 

 tivation on account of its beautiful qrangercqlojiQd 

 flowers, and its excellence in salads. The sejed of this 

 plant, Avhich it produces abundantly, makes an excels. 

 lent pickle ; It is sown in drills, in April or early fflj 

 May. Cover about an inch deep. When it is ^boiii; 

 six inches high, it should have sticks placed for it to 

 climb upon, or it may be planted near a fence and be 

 trnined upon that. 



To PlcJcle. — Gather the berries while quite green,^ 

 but after they are fall grown and k^ep them in s?ilt' 

 ^nd water until a sufficient quantity is obtained.-^—' 

 Then pour off the brine and pour upon them hot spic- 

 ed vinegar. 



Onion. Allium cepa. — This plant may be raised with 

 success upon the same ground, as has been proved; = 

 for three fourths of a century. It seems to prove ait 

 exception to rotation of crops as it does better aft^r' 

 it has been raised upon the same ground for several 

 3^ears. The kinds that are propagated by seed and 

 most esteemed are^ the White Portugues^, YelJoW 

 Dan vers, Large Red, ^iid the Silv,e:r^Skinn^d, Tho 



