It is a good Pothearbe, and of this hearbe called Cole our Countrie House-wiues giue their pottage their name, and call them Caell.
Carduus Benedictus, or blessed thistle, seeds and dyes the first yeere, the excellent vertue thereof I referre to Herbals, for we are Gardiners, not Physitians.
Carrets are sowne late in Aprill or May, as Turneps, else they seede the first yeere, and then their roots are naught: the second yeere they dye, their roots grow great, and require large roome.
Chibals or Chiues haue their roots parted, as Garlick, Lillies, &c. and so are they set euery third or fourth yeere: a good pot-hearb opening, but euill for the eies.
Clarie is sowne, it seeds the second yeere, and dyes. It is somewhat harsh in taste, a little in pottage is good, it strengtheneth the reines.
Coast, Roote parted make sets in March: it beares the second yeere: it is vsed in Ale in May.
Coriander is for vsage and vses, much like Anniseeds.
Daffadowndillies haue their roots parted, and set once in three or foure yeere, or longer time. They flower timely, and after Midsummer, are scarcely seene. They are more for ornament, then for vse, so are Daisies.
Daisie-rootes parted and set, as Flowre-deluce and Camomile, when you see them grow too thicke or decay. They be good to keepe vp, and strengthen the edges of your borders, as Pinkes, they be red, white, mixt.
Ellycampane root is long lasting, as is the Louage, it seeds yeerely, you may diuide the root, and set the roote, taken in VVinter it is good (being dryed, powdered and [drunke)] to kill itches.