THE VEGETABLE GARDEN 



could again appear above ground, and, indeed, the 

 tardiness with which it germinates would almost 

 seem to bear out that idea. 



The ground should be thoroughly prepared by 

 spading and enriching, and the seed should be sown 

 as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, 

 as after the ground becomes at all warm or dry, 

 the seed will not germinate. It may be sown broad- 

 cast or in drills a foot apart, covering the seed 

 about half an inch deep, pressing the soil down firm- 

 ly. When the plants are up, thin out to stand six 

 inches apart in the rows. Keep clear of weeds and 

 well cultivated. In using the parsley, the leaves are 

 picked and the crown of the plant left undisturbed. 

 If allowed to go to seed it injures the plant for 

 garnishing, but a few plants should be allowed to 

 seed, as it propagates itself in this way and insures 

 a succession of young and tender plants. A light 

 covering of brush or evergreen boughs during win- 

 ter will be of benefit. A few plants may be lifted 

 and wintered in a light window of the cellar or in 

 a kitchen window and will furnish leaves for gar- 

 nishing throughout the winter. 



Dried parsley is much used with other pot herbs 

 in soups, and is easily prepared by picking the 



