THE VEGETABLE GARDEN 



lightly slices of very thin bread, with the crust re- 

 moved, salting slightly and placing sprigs of the 

 cress between the slices. Only the newest, most ten- 

 der leaves should be used for this purpose. Cress 

 is also served as an appetiser, to be eaten with the 

 fingers, accompanied with salt. 



CORN SALAD 



This unique and comparatively little known salad 

 plant is much liked by some. It is sown early in 

 spring in drills one foot apart. It is one of the quick- 

 growing vegetables, maturing in about six to eight 

 weeks. For winter and early spring use, sown in 

 drills in August and September. It should be pro- 

 tected over winter by a light mulch of straw or 

 litter. 



ENDIVE 



Is one of the best and most wholesome salads for 

 fall and winter use. Sow in shallow drills in April 

 for early use, or for late use, sowings may be made 

 in June or July. When two or three inches high, 

 thin out to stand about a foot apart in the rows. 

 The plants which are removed may be used to set 

 other rows or to fill in any vacant places in the 



present rows. They should have mellow and very 



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