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the ancients. It was new to Europe in the sixteenth century, being 

 introduced from the Near East. It is not known in the wild state. The 

 feeding value of its leaves is below that of Kale. 



The Garden Lettuce (Lactuca Scariola : var. saliva, Compositae) is 

 derived from the wild species native in temperate and southern Europe. 

 It was used by the Greeks and Romans as a salad, and several varieties 

 were already known to them. It is notable for its high water-content. 



TABLE OF ANALYSES OF ROOTS AND SHOOTS. 



N.B.— Vegetables used in the fresh state have a very high water- 

 content. This must be taken fully into account in considering their 

 value as foods. 



TABLE OF ANALYSES OF LEGUMES. 



The Legumes are notable for the high protein-content of their seeds. 

 The water-content of the parched seeds averages about 13 per cent. 

 Consequently the percentage of the other constituents appears to stand 

 high as compared with the previous table, and with the analyses of 

 Green Peas and French Beans. 



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