Gardening Illustrated says : " Watercress is a much valued herb, and, although it can hardly be said to be improved by cultivation - for the produce of a clear brook of spring water can hardly be excelled - yet there are many places in which these natural conditions are not at command. In that case it has to be cultivated, and very good watercress may be obtained by sowing the seed in pans or boxes, and when large enough, planting out in cool shaded positions, such as the north side of a wall, where if kept constantly moist by copious watering, very good cresses are obtainable."

We copy this because it contains a lesson of great importance to those who would grow the plant in America. It will be seen that even in the cool and comparatively dark climate of England it is found desirable to grow it in the cool and in the shade. In our country, where we have so much light, the leaves are as hot as pepper, and hence watercress is only popular in early spring, when most of the growth is wholly under water. Springs and streams partially shaded should be chosen to grow this salad.