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New Giant Crimson Winter Rhubarb was developed. This 

 has been often called "the mortgage-lifter." No vegetable 

 of equal value has been introduced for many years. It is 

 welcomed as a winter and spring dainty, coming early in 

 the season, when a mild acid is craved and fruit is scarce. 

 Its beauty of appearance, its delightful flavor, and its 

 health-giving quality make it a general favorite. It will 

 not stand the extreme cold of the North, but is readily 

 grown in any mild climate. Car loads are each year 

 shipped into the markets of the Northern and Eastern 

 States in the early winter and spring from California and 

 Florida. 



The Crimson Winter Rhubarb in its new and improved 

 form has returned to Australia to be grown in large quan- 

 tities. It now flourishes in the royal gardens of England 

 and Japan, and has made its way around the world. 



CHAPTER XXIII 

 BRAMBLE'S STORY 



One evening in summer, after lessons were over, the 

 pupils were seated around the warm, glowing fire of the 

 great setting sun. They were tired, and to rest them- 

 selves began to tell, one by one, the stories of their lives. 

 Some related very interesting tales, then Bramble began. 



" I was the first bramble to enter the school," said he, 



