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§ XXIII. 



Recapitulation. 



li This kind of Root may be eaten by 

 men during the whole year : it is agreeable 

 and wholefome, and does not caufe flatulen- 

 cies, as turnips do. 



2. As the Root of Scarcity is not attack- 

 ed by the caterpillar, or by any other infect, 

 its fuccefs is certain every where : it fufFers 

 nothing from the viciflitude of the feafons. 

 Neither our own turnips, nor thofe of Eng- 

 land, poffefs thefe advantages. 



3. The leaves of the Root of Scarcity 

 afford an excellent food for all kinds of cattle, 

 during four months in the year ; whilfl tur- 

 nips produce- leaves only once a year, and 

 even then are tough, and injured by infects. 



4. The Root of Scarcity may be well pre- 

 ferved during eight months in the year, and 



are 



