e with important elements of plant-life. In the
process of cooking, certain minerals, such as salts of potash, are
abstracted from vegetables, while in Salads they are available, and
contribute both to the enjoyment and the benefit of the consumer.

Our present object is to offer a reminder of the plants that must be
grown in order to supply such a variety of Salads as will fairly meet
the requirements of a generous table during the changing seasons of the
year. The culture of all the following subjects will be found under
their proper headings.

==Beet.==--For its distinct flavour and splendid colour Beet is highly
valued as a component of Salads. As the roots are easily stored they are
available for several months after the growing season has passed.

==Celeriac== is much used in French Salads, and some appreciation is now
shown for it in this country. The roots or bulbs are trimmed, washed,
and cooked in the same manner as Beet.

==Celery.==--This delicious Salad is in such general favour that no
comment on its virtues is necessary.

==Chervil.==--The curled is far handsomer than the common variety, and is
available for garnishing as well as for Salads.

==Chicory.==--The common Chicory (=Barbe de Capucin=) and the Brussels
variety (=Witloof=) have attained to great popularity. Both are
agreeable and wholesome, and a supply should be maintained from October
to May.

==Chives== find acceptance at times when the stronger flavour of Onion is
inadmissible.

==Corn Salad.==--The leaves should be gathered separately in the same
manner as they are collected from Spinach.

==Cress== should be in continual readiness almost or entirely through the
year.

==Cucumber.==--Everybody appreciates the value of this fruit, which is
almost startling in its crisp coolness.

==Dandelion.==--The cultivated forms of this familiar plant are
increasingly grown for use in the Salad-bowl.

==Endive== has a distinct flavour which is highly appreciated; and in
winter the plant occupies the important position that Lettuce fills in
summer and autumn.

==Lettuce.==--All the Cabbage varieties are in great demand for Salads,
because they readily assimilate the dressing. But for delicious
crispness the Cos varieties cannot fail to maintain their position of
assured popularity.

==Mustard== needs only to be named. Like Cress, it is in continuous
demand.

==Nasturtium.==--A few flowers may always be employed to garnish a Salad,
for