144 THE KITCHEN-GARDEN. [chap. vi. 
asparagus* artichokes* rhubarb* &c.: while 
the temporary crops are those that require 
sowing or fresh planting every year* and 
these should never be sown for two years in 
succession on the same ground. 
Permanent Crops. — In regular kitchen 
gardens* it is of very little consequence 
where the permanent crops are placed* as 
every part of the ground is generally alike 
accessible from the walks* and alike suitable 
for cultivation. But in small gardens the 
case is different; and there are generally 
some awkward corners* which are best set 
apart for the lasting crops. The part to be 
sown annually should be always divided into 
compartments* in order to manage properly 
the rotation of crops. 
Asparagus Beds . — Of all the permanent 
crops grown in a garden* the one which 
requires most preparation is asparagus. It 
is not perhaps generally known that this 
plant is a native of Britain; but the fact 
is* that it grows wild in several places both 
in England and Scotland. The cultivated 
plant is* however* of course* very different 
from the wild one; for* while the latter is 
