58 THE CULINARY GARDEN. [MAR. 



Of sowing and planting Marjoram. 

 Sow on a bed of light earth, any time this 

 month, and, when fit, transplant into rows nine 

 or ten inches apart, and three or four in line. If 

 the knotted or sweet marjoram be wanted earlier, a 

 little might be sown the first of the month, and 

 be covered with a hand or bell-glass, to bring it 

 forward. Pot-marjoram may .also be raised by slips 

 of the root. 



Of planting Mint. 



Mint, that is, sweet or spearmint, is easily raised 

 from slips of the root, which may either be planted 

 closely in abed, or in lines six or eight inches asun- 

 der. It will grow almost anywhere, but thrives 

 best in a moorish light earth. A small bed, or a 

 few rows, is sufficient for an ordinary family. If 

 wanted early, a little might be covered with a hand- 

 glass or two, or by a frame and lights, from the first 

 of February, which would bring it forward. 



Of planting Sage. 



Sage will either grow by cuttings, or by slips of 

 the root, with facility. This is the season for plant- 

 ing slips ; but the end of July or first of August 

 answers best for making plants by cuttings. Light 

 soil is to be preferred, though they will grow in al- 

 most any garden earth ; but in wet ground, they 

 often perish in winter. A few slips, either in a bed, 

 or in lines, w r ill be sufficient. If it be wished to dry 

 some for winter use, more will be required. There 

 are two kinds used in the kitchen, the green and the 



