CONTENTS. 



CHAPTER I. 



ESCULENT ROOTS. 



The Beet. Carrot. Parsnip. Potato. Radish. Swede or Ruta-baga 

 Turnip. Salsify, or Oyster-plant. Sweet Potato. Turnip 1 



CHAPTER H. 



ALLIACEOUS PLANTS. 

 The Garlic, Leek. Onion 65 



CHAPTER HI. 



ASPARAGINOUS PLANTS. 

 Asparagus. * . . 77 



CHAPTER IV. 



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CUCURBITACEOUS PLANTS. 



The Cucumber. The Melon. Muskmelon. Persian Melons. Watermelon. 



Prickly-fruited Gherkin. Pumpkin. Squash 83 



CHAPTER V. 



BRASSICACEOUS PLANTS. 



Borecole, or Kale. Broccoli. Brussels Sprouts. Cabbage. Cauliflower. 



Kohl Rabi. Savoy. Sea-kale 127 



CHAPTER VI. 



SPINACEOUS PLANTS. 



Leaf-beet, or Swiss Chard. New-Zealand Spinach. Spinach. Orach . 153 



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