CHAPTER II. 



POPULAR VEGETABLES. 

 ARTICHOKES. 



THERE are three distinct Artichokes, the Globe, the 

 Jerusalem, and the Chinese. The Globe is quite dif- 

 ferent from the others, and requires special consideration. 

 It is not largely grown, and varies greatly in quality, 

 the finest forms being those which produce large suc- 

 culent heads. The plants are at times grown from 

 seed, but it is unwise to rely upon seedlings, as they 

 are usually of little value. It is better to propagate 

 by suckers when a good strain has been secured. 

 The Globe Artichoke also is not hardy in severe 

 winters, the plant frequently dying even hen well 

 protected. But much depends upon the locality ; 

 the growth in some districts being stronger than in 

 others. Whether hardy or otherwise, make a new 

 plantation every three or four years, as the old stools 

 exhaust the soil, and the heads dwindle in size as the 

 plants age. 



The Jerusalem Artichoke is tuberous, generally 

 placed in any out of the way corner, and there re- 

 mains for many years, but by giving a change of soil 



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