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Southern Europe, but is cultivated in this country. It 

 g-rows Ijcht on stiff soils in sunny situations. The seeds 

 are sown in spring, 5 lb. being allowed to the aero,, the 



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Coiunioii Fennel {Foeiuculiuu nilgare) 



1, Flower. -2, Fluuersecti.m 3, Fruit. 4, Section of fruit. 



yield therefrom being about 15 cwt. It sells at from 

 £1 to £1, 5s. percwt. Fennel varies much in sweetness 

 and flavour, and tlie British Nai-ieties are not the best in 

 the uuirket. Mr. Holmes recommends the cultivation ot 



