234 GARDENING FOR PROFIT. 



M ART YNIA. (Marty nia proboscidea. ) 



A vegetable used to a considerable extent for pickling, 

 the pods or fruit of which are produced in the greatest 

 abundance. It is cultivated by sowing in open ground in 

 April or May, and transplanting to two feet each way in 

 June ; it is fit for use in July and August. 



MUSTARD. (Sinapis alba, and S. nigra.) 



Is used for culinary purposes as a salad, usually in con- 

 junction with Cress. For this purpose it may be had 

 throughout the entire season, by sowing during winter in 

 hot-beds or forcing-pits, and, on the opening of spring, 

 in the open ground, where, by sowing at intervals of 

 two or three weeks, it may be had in proper condition 

 for use throughout the year. Sow thickly in rows, one 

 foot apart, on any soiL 



White Mustard. This is the variety mostly used as a 

 salad ; the seeds are bright yellow, and are used in the 

 manufacture of the Mustard of commerce. 



Black Mustard. This variety is hardly distinguishable 

 from the preceding, except in the color of its seeds, which 

 are dark-brown ; they are used for medicinal purposes, 

 and also in manufacture of Mustard. 



MUSHROOM. (Agaricus campestris.) 



I know of no vegetable which has such a novelty and 

 interest to the beginner as the cultivation of the Mush- 

 room. In all other vegetables he sees something tangible 

 to start with seeds, plants or roots ; but here we may 

 almost say he sees neither, for the seeds cannot be seen 



