58 THE BOOK OF RARER VEGETABLES 
All are of very simple culture, but they need a rich soil, 
sun, and abundance of moisture when in active growth. 
Seeds sown in March or April will be ready to plant 
out the end of May. It is best to sow three seeds or 
more in small pots and thin to the strongest. Sown in 
frames under glass they soon germinate and are ready 
to plant out when large enough. If desired, three plants 
may be raised in larger pots and planted in clumps of 
three, a yard apart. I prefer single plants and 2 feet 
apart all ways. Seed may also be sown in prepared 
trenches in the open ground early in May and they will 
do well in a favourable season. The plants should have 
a sunny position and get ample supplies of water. 
To Cook Maize 
Strip off the husk and stalk, and put the Maize into 
boiling water without salt. Boil for ten minutes or a 
little more, and serve with butter, salt, and pepper. 
Or the Maize may be separated from the cob, boiled 
and drained, and then tossed in melted butter with a 
little salt and pepper. Chopped parsley or grated 
cheese may be added just before serving. 
