108 THE CULINARY GARDEN. [SEPT. 



Of planting Herbs. 



If slips or cuttings of those were made, as directed 

 in July, they will be fit to transplant for good, about ' 

 the end of the month. For the manner of planting, 

 see March. But if these slips or cuttings have not 

 yet been made, they will still succeed very well, es 

 pecially if planted before the middle of the month. 



KITCHEN VEGETABLES. 



Of planting Endive. 



PLANT out, for a late crop, a little of the endive 

 sown in August, as soon as it is fit. This should be 

 planted on a warm border, or in a sheltered situa- 

 tion, in light soil, that it may have a chance of 

 standing over winter. Attend to the advancing 

 crops as directed last month, and in July. 



Of making up Mushroom Beds. 



Now is a good time to prepare beds for produ- 

 cing mushrooms in winter. 



Winter beds should always be under a cover of 

 some kind, capable of defending the spawn from 

 wet. It is easy to defend it from frost, by a suffi- 



