94 the book of rarer VEGETABLES 
grower, the plants being dwarf. The leaves are heart 
shaped, shining, roundish, and the plants produce small 
white flowers freely in May and June. It is best sown 
in a moist or shady position. For years I grew this 
plant for salad purposes under the partial shade of a 
large Medlar tree, and there was an ample supply of 
leafage, if the plants were given an occasional watering 
with salt mixed in the water. Sown broadcast in April, 
and the young plants thinned when large enough to 
handle and then kept free from weeds, there will be 
ample cutting. Used as a vegetable it is best sown 
thickly and cut over like Spinach ; but I fear it will not 
find much favour owing to its peculiar flavour, though as 
an addition to salads it is worth room in most gardens. 
