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vel, Rumex scutatus; and the Horse-radish, Armoracia 
rusticana, are perennials, and are increased by parting their 
roots, They thrive in any cool, shady situation. 
Sorrex (Rumesx acetosa).—This is the common sorrel 
indigenous in England, growing everywhere, like its close 
kindred sheep sorrel (Rumex acetocella), in the United 
States. The garden or cultivated sorrel is much used by 
the French, both in soups and boiled, and eaten like spin- 
ach, They regard it as possessed of healthy properties, 
adapted to some constitutions and ailments. 
The Capsicum or Chilly, Capsicum annuum, and he 
Love-Apple, Solanum Lycopersicum, are tender annuals 
from tropical climates. Both, in England, are sown in hot- 
beds in spring, and after being transplanted and nursed in 
separate pots, are planted out, the former in a warm border, 
and the latter against a wall. In Scotland, the Capsicum 
will scarcely mature its fruit without the aid of glass. 
Dill, Anethum graveolens and Angelica, Angelica arch- 
angelica, are umbelliferous biennials, which have been for a 
long period, though not extensively, cultivated in English gar- 
dens. They are easilyraised from seed. With these maybe 
associated the beautiful native perennial Penne (Feeniculum 
vulgare), the buds and leaves of which are used in salads 
and sauces. It may be propagated either by parting the 
roots, or by seeds, which should be sown in autumn, soon 
after they are ripe. Finochio, or Florence Fennel, is an 
improved variety, with more succulent stems; but its cul- 
tivation seems rather neglected in England. The seed of 
‘Finochio may be sown in the end of March, on a warm 
border, or better, perhaps, in a frame, in the manner of cel- 
ery. The young plants may be pricked out into a sheltered 
quarter, at six inches apart in every direction. When the 
