Patience
or HERB PATIENCE (Rumex Patientia). A hardy perennial, native of Europe, &c., the leaves of which were formerly much used in the place of Spinach, and, in the early part of the season, as a substitute also for Sorrel. It may readily be raised from seed, sown about March, in drills 1 1/2ft. asunder, the plants being eventually thinned to 1ft. apart in the rows; or seeds may be sown broadcast, and the seedlings afterwards transplanted at similar distances. Division of an established stock may also be practised. To maintain a supply of young leaves, which alone are of any use, the stems should be occasionally cut over. This will also prevent the ripening and distribution of seed by the wind. A good soil, and a rather moist situation, are most suitable, but the plants grow well under almost any circumstances.