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addition to the list of garden plants. The roots 

 are not only nutritious, but have exquisite flavor 

 even when raw; and are improved by cooking. 



The plant is well worthy of improvement and 

 general cultivation. 



The lilies and their allies are not 

 by any means the only wild plants 

 with bulbs or roots that are edible 

 and susceptible of improvement — 

 there are many noteworthy possi- 

 bilities in this direction. 



