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While young, the flesh is tender and delicate, possessing 

 the combined flavor of the cabbage and turnip. 



They are said to keep better than any other bulb, and to 

 be sweeter and more nutritious than the cabbage or white 

 turnip. "In the north of France they are extensively 

 grown for feeding cattle a purpose for which they seem 

 admirably adapted, as, from having a taste similar to the 

 leaves of others of the species, they are found not to impart 

 any of that peculiar, disagreeable taste to the milk, which it 

 acquires when cows are fed on turnips." 



Varieties. These are as follow : 



Of German origin, deriving its name from Artichoke- 

 the resemblance of the leaves to those of the Thomp. 111. 

 Artichoke. Bulb small, and not smooth or 

 symmetrical. The leaves are beautifully cut, and are very 

 ornamental ; but the bulb is comparatively of little value. 

 Not much cultivated. 



Bulb white, smaller than that of the Common Early Dwarf 

 White, and supported close to the ground. 

 The leaves are also smaller and less numerous. 



It is earlier, and finer in texture, than the last named, 

 and, while young, excellent for the table. 



Transplant in rows fifteen inches apart, and ten inches 

 asunder in the rows. 



This corresponds with the Early White Vien- Early Purple 



Vienna, 

 na, except in color, which, in this variety, is a Thomp. vii. 



beautiful purple, with a fine glaucous bloom. The leaf- 

 stems are slender, and the leaves smooth, and few in 

 number. 



These two Vienna sorts are by far the best for table 

 use. When taken young, and properly dressed, they form 



