CONTENTS. Vll 



CHAPTER Vlir. 



FAOB 



Melons 167 



Melon, Water I'ZO 



Mustard 172 



Mushrooms 172 



Nasturtium, or Indian Cress 177 



CHAPTER IX. 



Onions 179 



Okra, or Gumbo 187 



CHAPTER X. 



Parsley 189 



Parsnip 192 



Peas 194 



Peppers 198 



Potatoes 200 



Jerusalem Artichoke 214 



Pumpkins 215 



CHAPTER XI. 



Radishes 217 



Rhubarb , 221 



CHAPTER XII. 



Salsify, or Vegetable Oyster 224 



Scorzonera 225 



Sea Kale 22i 



Spinach 226 



New Zealand Spinach 229 



Shallots 229 



Sorrel 230 



Squash 230 



Sweet Potatoes 233 



