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its swollen, fleshy stem, which is cooked in the same 

 way as a turnip. 



Culture. Kohl-Rabi can be well grown in any 

 good garden soil, prepared and manured as for 

 turnips. Sow in a seed-bed early in April, and when 

 the plants are strong enough plant out 15 inches 

 between the rows and 12 inches between the plants. 

 Hoe frequently, and use the crop when in a young, 

 succulent condition, from the time the plants are 

 half grown onwards. 



Mint. 



Botanical Name : Mentha viridis. 

 Natural Order : Labiates. 



This particular variety, known also as spearmint,, 

 is extensively grown and used for culinary purposes. 

 It is a plant of great antiquity, and has been in cul- 

 tivation from very early times. 



Culture. Mint is propagated by division, prefer- 

 ably in March. It succeeds best in a rich, moist soil, 

 medium to heavy in texture. Plant the roots 2 

 inches deep, and about 9 inches apart each way. A 

 plantation will last for several years if the stems are 

 cut off close to the ground every autumn and a thin 

 layer of decayed manure or rich soil placed over 

 the plants. 



Parsley. 



Botanical Name : Carum petroselinum. 

 Natural Order : Umbelliferce. 



This is a plant of ancient repute and cultivation.. 

 It is a native of Sardinia. 



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