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Several new varieties of the Tomato have been offered; but we have 

 found none to supplant the true. Fcjee Island, — as introduced by us, 

 some six years since, in this city, — for productiveness, fine flavor, and 

 solidity, cannot be surpassed. It is surprising that the cultivation 

 of the Kohl-rabi is not more general; it is far superior either to a 

 Turnip, or Cabbage, in flavor. When taken about half-grown, and 

 properly cooked and dressed, they resemble very much in flavor a 

 cauliflower. They are as easily grown as a Turnip, and should be in 

 every vegetable garden. 



The only novelty we see offered 

 this year, in Europe, is the 



CHJERQPHYLLUM BULBOSUM, 



of which we here give an illus- 

 tration. It is described, in the Gar- 

 dener's Chronicle, " as uncommonly 

 good to eat, and as easy grown as 

 a Turnip." French lovers of good 

 living call it "Un vegetal des plus 

 delicieuz,' in which we agree with 

 them; for it is very like a boiled 

 Spanish Chestnut, without its crisp - 

 ness or hardness, — at least, such is 

 its quality when plain boiled; pro- 

 bably it would be improved by the 

 cookery employed for Salsafy, or 

 Scorzonera. We recommend that it 

 be called Parsnip- Chervil. It is like 

 a Parsnip; but in reality a sort of 

 Chervil. 



Messrs. Vilmorin give the follow- 

 ing directions for growing it: — ■ 



"Sow, in September or October, 

 in rows, as Carrots, taking care to 

 roll the ground afterwards. It pre- 

 fers a good, damp well-manured soil. 

 The crop ought to be ripe in July." 



We have ordered the seed from 

 France, and expect to have a limited 

 supply in season for sowing. With 

 these remarks, we will close the chapter on Vegetable Gardening. 



