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On the Kold-Rahi. 
Differs otherwise merely in the colour of the bulb, foot-stalks, and 
veins of the leaves. 
7. The Giant Kold-Rabi. — This is a green globular variety 
lately introduced from Germany. Bulbs have been raised 
^veighing, it is said, from 20 to 25 lbs. ; but, having had no 
experience of its growth, we cannot, until the result of our own 
experiments are known, venture to say anything concerning its 
characteristics. If all that is said of its productiveness be true, 
it will prove a most valuable variety. 
The four following kinds have hitherto been confined to the 
garden. We are, however, of opinion that Nos. 8 and 9 are 
fitted for field culture, as we have raised bulbs, weighing from 
7 lbs. to 9 lbs., of both varieties. 
8. Artichoke-leaved Kohl-Rahi (Fig. 5). — {Syn., Cut-leaved 
Fig. .5. — Articlioke-leaved Kohl-Rabi. Fig. G. — T.eaf of Artichoke-leaved 
Kohl-Rabi. 
Kohl-Rabi ; Ragged Jack Kohl-Rabi ; Chou rave a feuille 
d'Artichaut, Fr. ; Artischoken blattriger, Ger.) — This is a very 
