590 MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES. 



though it yields as much bulk in proportion to the size of the 

 kernel, and is equally as white ; but the sharp points often 

 remain sound ; and it is, consequently, less crisp and tender. 



Bice (Yellow Another sub-variety of the Wh4te Rice, the 

 Kernel). J 



ear and kernel being of the same form and size. 



It is equally productive, and matures as early ; but, when 

 parched, is inferior to the white both in crispness and flavor. 



Stowell's Ev- Stalk from six to seven feet in height, and of 



ergreen. 

 STOWELI/S EVER- average diameter ; ears of a conical form, six 



QUEEN SWEEI. 



or seven inches long, and two inches and a quar- 

 ter in diameter at the base ; kernels long or deep, pure white 

 when suitable for boiling ; of a dull, yellowish-white, and 

 much shrivelled when ripe ; cob white, and, in consequence 

 of the depth of the kernels, small in comparison to the diam- 

 eter of the ear. 



The variety is intermediate in its season ; and, if planted 

 at the same time with Darling's or equally early kinds, will 

 keep the table supplied till October. It is hardy and pro- 

 ductive, very tender and sugary, and, as implied by the name, 

 remains a long period in a fresh condition and suitable for 

 boiling. 



Tuscarora. Plant five to six feet in height, moderately 



TURKEY WHEAT. 



strong and vigorous ; ears eight-rowed, and of 

 remarkable size, exceeding, in this respect, almost every 

 sort used for the table in the green state. In good soil they 

 are often a foot and upwards in length, and from two inches 

 and three fourths to three inches in diameter at the base. 

 The kernel, which is much larger than that of any other 

 table variety, is pure white, rounded, flattened, and, when 

 divided in the direction of its width, apparently filled with 

 fine flour of snowy whiteness ; the cob is red, and of medi- 

 um size. 



