2328. Egg-Plant.—Sow in hot-beds early in the Spring; transplant in rich warm ground late in the Spring, about 30 inches apart. Egg-plant seed will not vegetate freely without a substantial heat.
2329. Lettuce should be sown in seed bed, in the middle of September; protect the plants through the Winter, and early in the Spring transplant in rich ground; or sow in hot-beds, in March, and at intervals throughout the season.
2330. Melon.—Plant in hills, in light sandy earth, about the first week in May.
2331. Mushroom Spawn should be planted in hot-beds of dung, covered with earth.
2332. Mustard.—Sown like Cress, and used for a salad.