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4348. Cynara scolymus. Artichoke. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 



Remontant. "This is one of the best of all. The heads are very large, heavy, dark 

 green, tinged with violet, and absolutely free of spines. The heads are tender and 

 of fine flavor. It bears two crops each year, one in spring and the second in autumn." 

 (Dammuini. ) Distributed. 



4349. Cynara scolymus. Artichoke. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 



Modica. ' * A giant variety, with glaucus green leaves, without spines. Very prolific 

 and very early, the swollen bases of the scales tender and very thick." (Damrnaim. ) 

 Distributed. 



4350. Cynara scolymus. Artichoke. 



From Naples, Italy. Received February 5, 1900. 



Terranova; "A medium large variety. Fruits very early and very numerous, 

 earlier than any other known variety. Receptacle broad and thick. Bases of the 

 involucral scales moderately thickened, violet, the apex without spines, but bent 

 backward. An early market sort. " (Dammann.) Distributed. 



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