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spring, are delicate and as rich as possible, yet those which 

 have been formed in the autumn, and have stood through 

 the winter, are so tough and leathery, when dressed, that it 

 is surprising they are saleable ; yet the absence of all other 

 green vegetables, except Broccoli, which is too costly for 

 the generality of consumers, causes these plants, as well as 

 Turnip-tops, which are brought up in great quantities by 

 the farmers' carts, in March and April, to the metropolis, to 

 find ready purchasers. 



