44 the book of rarer VEGETABLES 
may be sown in the spring on land well prepared, 
and the seedlings when large enough transplanted 
in rows 2 feet apart, and kept free of weeds, and not 
allowed to suffer in their early stages of growth for 
lack of moisture. The plants, I am told by a grower on 
the continent, should not be taken up but lifted as re- 
quired for use in the autumn, covering over with litter 
in severe weather ; if stored in a warm store the roots are 
much inferior in flavour. They remain good from 
October till March, and make a distinct vegetable at the 
season named, and they are liked in soups and stews or 
made dishes. They are certainly worth a trial, as they 
are easily grown in this country. 
To Cook Evening Primrose Roots 
These roots may be cooked in any of the ways advised 
for Chervil. Also see the various recipes for cooking 
Salsify in ^‘The Book of Asparagus.” 
