Chervil 



( 201 ) 



Chicory 



frequently follow a wound or bruise in the bark, and 

 break out spontaneously when the soil is deficient 

 or badly drained. Work the Cherries on vigorous 

 rootstocks. Avoid young trees that are exuding 

 sap at the point of junction between stock and 

 scion. Remove the worst affected branches and 

 burn them. Do not plant Cherries in badly drained 

 soil. (See also GUMMING.) 



Leaf Disease. The latest development amongst 

 Cherry diseases in this country is caused by a 

 fungus which injures the leaves and fruit simul- 

 taneously. The presence of the fungus is detected 

 by the leaves withering, but refusing to leave the 

 trees in the autumn. The leaves are attacked at 

 an early stage of their growth, and, being unable 

 to perform their proper functions, the growth and 

 general health of the trees are affected. The only 

 known remedy at present is that of picking off and 

 burning affected leaves. 



A Selection of Varieties : 



The varieties of Cherries are numerous, and are 

 composed of what are known as the Duke class, 

 the Heart or Bigarreau section, and the Morellos. 

 The following is a good selection in order of 

 ripening. (The letter D after the name indicates 

 Duke class, B Bigarreau, and M ilorello.) 



Early : 



Early Rivers, B., large 



blk. (tee p. 200). 

 Elton, B., pale yel., red, 



large. 



Medium : 

 Archduke, D., dark red. 

 Bigarreau, Kent (Amber 



Heart), B., yel., red. 



Late : 

 Bigarreau Xapoleou, B., 



yel., red, large. 

 Black Tartarian, B., large 



blk. 



For Coo/tiny : 

 Kentish, M., dark red, 

 acid. 



far Orchards : 

 Bigarreau, Kent (Amber 



Heartl. 

 Napoleon. 



Governor Wood, B., large 



pale red. 

 May Duke, D. , large dark 



red. 



Black Eagle, B., blk. 

 Waterloo, B., large blk. 



Emperor Francis, dark red 

 Bigarreau (xir p. 200). 



Geant d'HedtlKngen, B. , 

 blk. (we figure). 



Morello, M., blackish red, 

 the best for cooking and 

 preserving. 



Early Rivers. 

 Elton. 

 Kentish, 

 ilay Duke. 



CHERVIL. 



A garden herb, used chiefly for flavouring soups 

 and salads. There are several kinds, including the 

 curled leaved Chervil (Anthriscus cerefoliata), 

 Sweet Cicely (Chaerophyllum aromaticum). and the 

 Parsnip-rooted Chervil (Chserophyllum bulbosum). 

 The latter has yellowish white roots after the 

 character of Carrots, with foliage of Chervil flavour. 



Propagation. From seeds sown at intervals in 

 the spring, summer, and autumn to keep up it 

 constant supply. A north border is the best for 

 growing Chervil in the summer, and a south aspect 

 for the winter succession. Sow in drills 10" apart 

 and J" deep, and thin out the seedlings to 4" apart 

 when large enough to handle; or broadcast. 

 Chervil may also be sown in boxes under glass 

 in the winter, if an unbroken supply of the herb 

 be required. 



Cherry Laurel (see Ceratrm). 

 Cherry Pie (see Heliotrope). 

 Cherry Plum (sec Primus cerasifcrd). 



Soil. Chervil succeeds in any ordinary garden 

 soil, but the green tops are more tender and highly 

 flavoured when growth is quick. On this account 

 select light, well-drained, and fairly rich soil in a 

 light, cool position. 



CHESTNUT. 



The Chestnuts are very handsome and valuable 

 trees, and add much interest and beauty to the 

 park-land scenery of Great Britain. There are 

 numerous species of JEsculus (Horse Chestnut) and 

 Castanca (Sweet or Spanish Chestnut). (See the 

 genera named.) 



CHICKWEED. 



A common garden weed (Stellaria media, ord. 

 Caryophyllacesc) that seeds freely and increases 

 rapidly on cultivated land if left unchecked. Fre- 

 quent hoeing, to cut off the plants before they 

 flower, is the best means of eradication. Chick- 

 weed is worst on badly cultivated, waterlogged soil. 



GEAXT U'HEDELMNGEX. 



CHICORY. 



The Succory, or wild Endive (Cichorium Inty- 

 bus), is a useful, hardy garden vegetable, the 

 blanched growths of which are excellent for salads, 

 and are sometimes cooked and eaten in the same 

 way as Seakale. It is in use during the autumn, 

 winter, and early spring. 



Propagation. From seeds sown outdoor* from 

 April to June. Though the plant is a perennial, 

 sowings should be made annually, as the rools art! 

 of little use after having been cut from. Sow in 

 drills 12" apart, and thin the' seedlings when large 

 enough to II" apart in the rows. No further 

 attention is required during the growing period, 

 beyond occasionally hoeing between the rows. 



Soil. Chicory will thrive in almost any kind of 

 soil in an open situation, but It grows the bcsi <>u 



Clieralieria (see sKchmea). 



Vt'tch (see Latliyms sati -ux). 



