THE VEGETABLE GARDEN 



a patch of horse-radish was encountered which was, 

 as far as possible, dug up ; but the following spring 

 it appeared as thrifty as ever, and although it was 

 cut at frequent intervals making the cutting as 

 deep in the ground as practicable it was still in a 

 most flourishing condition when fall came, when 

 another attempt was made to eradicate it, and all 

 this new growth was produced from the broken 

 ends of the roots left in the ground each time. 



This persistence in growth makes it convenient 

 for use, as a few roots may be dug up and placed 

 in a crock of water and will continue to grow and 

 furnish a pungent relish for weeks. It is only neces- 

 sary to see that the water is changed occasionally, 

 so that it does not become slimy, and horse-radish 

 will be at hand for immediate use without the trou- 

 ble of going to the garden and digging it up each 

 time it is wanted. It is one of the easiest of vege- 

 tables for winter forcing, as a few roots can be 

 taken up and placed in a box of moist earth in a 

 light cellar and will continue to grow all winter. 



This ease of culture and survival under unfa- 

 vourable circumstances indicate that it will spread 

 rapidly, but this does not seem to be one of its 

 faults, as a patch of it increases its boundaries but 



