Corn salad is also known as lamb's-lettuce and fetticus. Sow the seed
during the early spring in drills 14 to 18 inches apart and cultivate
the same as for lettuce or mustard. For an extra early crop the seed
may be planted during the autumn and the plants covered lightly during
the winter. In the Southern States the covering will not be necessary
and the plants will be ready for use during February and March. The
leaves are frequently used in their natural green state, but they may
be blanched by covering the rows with anything that will exclude the
light. Corn salad is used as a salad in place of lettuce, or mixed with
lettuce or water cress. The flavor of corn salad is very mild, and it
is improved by mixing with some other salad plant for use. It is also
boiled with mustard for greens.--(F. B. 255.)