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common in a cultivated state up to the polar circle, and probably 

 further north. 



JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE (Helianthus tuberosiis, L. " Jordasble"). 

 Is cultivated as far north as Throndhjem. Formerly it was 

 much more common, but is now, in a great measure, superseded 

 by the potato. It has, however, of late years been a good deal 

 more attended to in consequence of the potato disease, and is 

 much used for cattle in many parts. 



KIDNEY BEAN (1'huseolus, L. " Bonne "). Many sorts, chiefly 

 of the dwarf varieties, will ripen in average summers as far 

 north as Throndhjem. 



LAVENDER (Lavandula Spica, L. " Lavendel "). Is very com- 

 mon in gardens up to Throndhjem. As is the case with all 

 aromatic plants, the perfume of the lavender is more developed 

 the further it grows towards the north. 



LEEK (Albium Parrum, L. " Purre "). Is very common in 

 gardens. At Christiania it attains the same development as in 

 other countries. 



LETTUCE (Lactuca sativa, L. " Salat "). Numerous varieties 

 are cultivated. It is grown everywhere where human beings 

 can live. 



LUCERNE (Medicago sativa, L. " Lusern "). Is cultivated at 

 places in the south. Near Christiauia the seed ripens, and the 

 plant will stand the winter, when the ground is covered with 

 snow. 



MANGEL WURZEL (Btta vulgaris rapacea, Koch). Has of 

 late years been grown here and there in the south. The largest 

 crop known was 15J tons, and 7| tons of leaves to the acre. 



MELON (Cucumis Mtlo, L. "Melon"). Is generally grown in 

 hotbeds, and will attain a weight of 16 Ibs. near Christiania, and 

 of 6 to 8 Ibs. at Throndhjem. Of late years melons have been 

 grown in the open, like cucumbers, with good results. 



ONION (Attium Ccpa, L. " Eodlog "). Is cultivated over the 

 whole country up to Finmarken. The seed will ripen at 

 Throndhjem. Onions weighing 1 Ib. have been grown at Chris- 

 tiania. 



PARSLEY (F<.'fruK<'U?ium sativum, Hoffm. "Persille"). Is very 

 generally cultivated ; the seed will ripen at Throndhjem. 



PARSNIP (I'astinnca stiuu, L. " Pastinak "). Is grown every- 

 where up to Finmark. Roots grown under lat. 08 49' will weigh 



