CHAPTER XXI. 



Names, Histories and Statistics. 



I. Vegetables which have different Names in England and 

 America. 



In America. In England. 



Artichoke {Helianthus tuherosxis) . . Jerusalem artichoke. 



Bean Kidney - bean, or French 



bean. 



Beet Beet-root. 



Lima bean Lima kidney-bean. 



Muskmelon Melon. 



Parsnip Parsnep, in many old books. 



Pepper Capsicum. 



Pumpkin Vegetable marrow. Gourd. 



Rutabaga Turnip-rooted cabbage, 



Swedish turnip. 



Salsify Salsafy. 



Squash Pumpkin. Gourd. 



'• Scallop Custard-marrow. 



" Winter Crookncck Muskmelon, rarely. 



Swiss chard Leaf-beet. 



Turnip Turnep in many old fcooks. 



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