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clusively a Boston market crop. In this vicinity, the 

 demand is such that it is grown by the acre ; and, al- 

 though there is no demand for it at present in other 

 large markets (yet as the consumption here is steadily 

 increasing) it may be safely inferred that its use, like 

 that of celery, is likely to become more general. It, in 

 some respects, resembles endive, and certainly is one 

 of the most healthful of all spring greens. 



Dandelion. 



It should be sown in drills as early in the spring as 

 the ground can be worked. Although it is a very 

 hardy plant, the seed must have very careful treatment, 

 in order to obtain a good stand, and should be covered 

 not over one fourth of an inch deep. The ground 



