THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 



ARTICHOKE— Jerusalem— (Helianthus Tuberosus). 



HESE are propagated in the same manner as 

 potatoes. Being very hardy, and spreading 

 in the soil, they will thrive in almost any 

 situation ; and as they are difficult to eradicate, they 

 should be put in some situation where they are not 

 likely to be troublesome. Plant the small tubers in 

 spring (or in February if not procurable at that time), 

 fifteen inches apart, in rows three feet between. To 

 save time and trouble the rows may be dug alternately, 

 and the small sets immediately replanted in the same 

 place after well manuring and digging. By this 

 method a continual succession is provided in the same 

 bed. 



ARTICHOKE— Globe— (Cynara Scolymus). 



Some growers prefer the French or oval artichoke 

 on account of its superior flavor, but the globe sort is 

 more generally cultivated because of its dwarf and 

 prolific habit. In Europe, artichoke bottoms are dried 

 in the sun for winter use, and are esteemed either plain, 

 fricaseecl, fried, or pickled ; but the whole plant, if 

 covered with sand, may be preserved for a long time, 

 and the young ones may be pickled whole. 



The artichoke is propagated my means of suckers, 

 which are planted early in spring. Plant them when 

 about ten inches high, in rows, four feet apart, and three 

 feet from plant to plant, in rich, deep, moist loam, well 

 manured. The situation should be open. Shade with 



