Citron Melon — Chinese Yam, i 



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injur}-. The well-known Citron Melon is raised entirelv 

 for preserving and is wholly valueless otherwise. 



Citron Melon. 



Yam. Chinese iDioscorea Batatas'). Although this 

 vegetable has been cultivated in this country for several 

 years, it has not been extensively advertised, and for 

 that reason has not obtained the popularity which it 

 merits. It is really one of the most valuable esculents 

 in cultivation. The plant when growing unsupported 

 is of a creeping habit, similar to the sweet potato, but 

 it makes a ver}' pretty climber for screens and trellises. 

 The vine will grow to a length of from ten to twenty 

 feet, according to soil and location. The leaves are 

 ver)- dark in color, and heart shaped ; the flowers are 

 small, white, and grow in clusters. The root is of pale 

 russet color, oblong, regularly rounded, club shaped, 

 larT:est at the lower end. 



