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perfection in temperate countries, can only be grown with success 

 in the tropics where a green-house or a good heating frame is 

 available. Such protection is necessary in order to enable equable 

 conditions of temperature and moisture being maintained. The 

 hardier " Ridge" cucumbers may, however, be grown in the open, 

 in the same way as Pumpkins or Vegetable-marrow. MR. W. NOCK 

 has grown very fair cucumbers in frames at Hakgala Gardens, but 

 market gardeners around Nuwara Eliya seldom attempt the culti- 

 vation of these. Seeds should be sown in pots or boxes under 

 cover, and the seedlings planted out, when large enough, where 

 they are to grow. A grateful substitute for the "English" Cucumber 

 is found in the native u Pipingha " (see under Tropical Vegetables). 



KOHL-RABI. "SUTTON'S EAKLIKST WHITE." 



Endive. ( Cichorhim endivia. N. O. ComposiUe). An annual 

 of Northern China, cultivated for its stocky head of curly leaves, 

 which when tender are used as a salad and in other preparations. 

 The plant is of easy culture, and may be seen occasionally in 

 up-country gardens in Ceylon. Propagated from seed. 



Knol-Kohl, or Kohl-rabi. ( Brassica caulo-rapa. N. O. Cruci- 

 fene). This useful vegetable holds a place intermediate between 



