VEGETABLE PRODUCTIONS OF NORWAY. 273 
common in a cultivated state up to the polar circle, and probably 
further north. 
JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE (Helianthus tuberosus, Li. “ Jordeble”’). 
Is cultivated as far north as Throndhjem. Formerly it was 
much more common, but is now, in a great measure, superseded 
by the potato. It has, however, of late years been a good deal 
more attended to in consequence of the potato disease, and is 
much used for cattle in many parts. 
Kipyey Bran (Phaseolus, L. “ Bonne”).—Many sorts, chiefly 
of the dwarf varieties, will ripen in average summers as far 
north as Throndhjem. 
LAVENDER (Lavandula Spica, L. ‘‘ Lavendel”’).—Is very com- 
mon in gardens up to Throndhjem. As is the case with all 
aromatic plants, the perfume of the lavender is more developed 
the further it grows towards the north. 
LEEK (Albiwm Porrum, L. “ Purre”).—Is very common in 
gardens. At Christiania it attains the same development as in 
other countries. 
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa, L. ‘ Salat”)—Numerous varieties 
are cultivated. It is grown everywhere where human beings 
can live. 
Lucerne (Medicago sativa, L. “ Lusern”).—Is cultivated at 
places in the south. Near Christiania the seed ripens, and the 
plant will stand the winter, when the ground is covered with 
snow. 
ManeeL Wurzeut (Beta vulgaris rapacea, Koch).—Has of 
late years been grown here and there in the south. The largest 
crop known was 152 tons, and 78 tons of leaves to the acre. 
MeEton (Cucumis Melo, L. “ Melon”).—Is generally grown in 
hotbeds, and will attain a weight of 163 lbs. near Christiania, and 
of 6 to 8 lbs. at Throndhjem. Of late years melons have been 
grown in the open, like cucumbers, with good results. 
Onton (Allium Cepa, L. “ Rodlég”).—Is cultivated over the 
whole country up to Finmarken. The seed will ripen at 
Throndhjem. Onions weighing 1 lb. have been grown at Chris- 
tiania. 
Parstey (Petroselinum sativum, Hoftm. “ Persille”).—Is very 
generally cultivated ; the seed will ripen at Throndhjem. 
Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa, L. “ Pastinak”).—Is grown every- 
where up to Finmark. Roots grown under lat. 68° 49' will weigh 
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