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readily, but the cost of digging for such purposes is a serious draw- 

 back. 



Varieties. Two varieties have been widely distributed in Cali- 

 fornia : the White French and the Red Brazilian. The white kind 

 is preferred for table use and the red is chosen for field growth for 

 stock, as it is rather more vigorous and prolific. The red variety is, 

 however, frequently found in our vegetable markets and is ac- 

 ceptable for table use. 



