A-B-C OF VEGETABLE GARDEXIXG 



Cucumbers that have grown to full size 

 should be gathered if not wanted for use, as 

 to allow them to remain on the vines after 

 reaching maturity, and while ripening, mate- 

 rially affects the productiveness of the plants. 



Endive is the basis of one of om^ best and 

 most wholesome fall and winter salads. When 

 nearly full-grown it must be bleached, like 

 celery. Gather the leaves together and tie 

 them in such a manner as to exclude the 

 light. Do this when they are perfectly dry. 

 If wet or damp they are likely to rot. 



Some gardeners use what is called onion 

 sets'' instead of seed. These ''sets'' are 

 the result of sovring seed very thickly in 

 spring the season before they are wanted 

 for planting. As soon as their tops die off 

 in summer — as they will if seed was sown 

 thickly enough — store in a dry and airy 

 place, and the following spring replant. By 

 this method large onions are obtained very 

 early in the season. Most market-gardeners 

 depend on sets'' instead of seed. 



Mention has been made of a few of our 

 pot and medicinal plants. Here is a larger 

 list for those who are interested in plants 



102 



