190 THE BUCKWHEAT CROP. 



north of Italy it enters largely into the diet of the lower 

 classes the favourite "polenta" being composed chiefly 

 of its meal. In all the central parts of Europe and Asia it is 



extensively consumed by the people; and in the northern 

 portions of North America "buckwheat cakes " are much 

 relished, and are met with in almost every house. 



