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Distribution. — This weed is common in the northern states and 

 extends across the continent. It is abundant in Iowa, at times, in 

 waste places and vacant lots; apparently, however, it is less com- 

 mon than common charlock. 



Extermination. — This weed can he exterminated by the same 

 method that is used with common charlock. 



Rocket (Eruca sativa L.). 



Description. — An annual or biennial herb with stout, 4-sided 

 stem; lower leaves lyrate, incised or pinnatifid, upper leaves, 



Fig. 90. Rocket (Eruca sativa). Introduced with alfalfa seed. 

 (Drawn by F. C. Collins.) 



