CHAPTER VIII. 



Classification of Vegetables. — Warm and cold climate vege- 

 tables. Frost tender and frost hardy vegetables. Botanical 

 classification. Characteristics and directions for the cultiva- 

 tion of vegetables. Mushrooms. Corn. Asparagus. Onions. 

 Leeks. Garlic. Rhubarb. Beets. Swiss Chard. Spinach. 

 Cabbage. Cauliflower. Radishes. Rutabaga. Turnip. Brussels 

 Sprouts. Kale. Kohlrabi. Horseradish. Cress. Water Cress. 

 Beans. Peas. Okra. Parsnip. Parsley. Carrot. Celery. Cel- 

 ariac. Sweet Potato. Tomato. Potato. Egg Plant. Peppers. 

 Strawberry Tomato. Martynia. Cucumber. Squash. Musk- 

 melon. Watermelon. Pumpkin. Gourds. Lettuce. Salsify. 

 Endive. Dandelion. 



Garden Herbs. — Balm. Catnip. Lavender. Peppermint. 

 Sage. Sweet Basil. Sweet Marjoram. Spearmint. Summer 

 Savory. Thyme. Winter Savory. Anise. Caraway. Coriander. 

 Dill. Borage. Rue. 



Tables. — I. Weight of one quart of seeds and a number of 

 seeds in one ounce. II. Longevity of garden seeds. III. Amount 

 of seed required to sow one acre. IV. Average time required for 

 garden seeds to germinate. V. Standards of Purity and Germina- 

 tion of Agricultural Seeds. 



Monthly Calendar of Garden Operations, 



