THE CULINARY GARDEN. [MAR, 



table, as in planting potatoes ; in rows a yard asun- 

 der, and nine or ten inches in the row. A small 

 quantity will serve an ordinary family, being very 

 productive. The roots grow in tubers, something 

 in manner of a yam ; the stalks tall and upright. 

 In taste, the roots resemble an artichoke, and hence 

 the name. This vegetable, before the introduction 

 of that most valuable one, the potato, was held 

 in great esteem ; being an excellent winter root, of 

 an agreeable taste. 



Of sowing Leeks. 



Leeks, for a full crop, may be sown about the 

 middle or latter end of the month. Some sow in 

 drills where they are to remain, and thin them out, 

 without transplanting, which is by no means an ad- 

 visable method ; for by being transplanted, this ve- 

 getable is much improved, both in size and flavour. 

 Sow, therefore, in a bed or beds of light earth, as 

 directed last month. The true Scotch or flag leek, 

 is the best. 



Of making up Mushroom-beds. 

 About the beginning of the month may be made, 

 beds for a supply of mushrooms, to last till they 

 come in in the open ground, or even till winter ; 

 which they will often do, if made as directed in 

 September, which see. There is no rule for the 

 time of making up these beds, however, as it may 

 be done at any day in the year with equal proprie- 



