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1671 ] of the Island of Bourbon , &c. 
& sown in another season ; but his design did not suc¬ 
ceed ; for having sown more than fifteen roods with this 
wheat, the greatest part dy’d at the foot close to the ear, 
the remainder being ear’d & in seed. A blight having 
pass’d over spoilt it entirely, without their being able to 
save any of it to sow a second time. 
I have also seen Rye & Oats grown in this island. 
Garden Plants of the Isle of Mas caregne. 
There are some Gourds found like the Pumpkins of 
France, but they are better than any which grow in 
France. 
Also Water-Melons. They are as large as the head of a 
man, having their skin green, & the pulp red as blood. 
They are good & refreshing. 
Melons of Europe. Not so good, because they de¬ 
generate. 
Cucumbers of Europe. 
Indian Cucumber , which grows as high as the thigh of a 
man. 
Calabashes or Gourds. 
Turnips. 
Carrots. 
Cabbages , Drumhead, Savoy Cabbage, & Sprouts, or 
Borecole. 
Green Cabbages & all sorts of Cabbages which there are 
in France, excepting the Cauliflower, of which the seed 
has never been brought to the Island. 
The Cabbages do not seed. They are reproduc’d by 
off-shoots. 
Beet-Roots, red & white. 
Radishes or Refforts of France & the Indies. 
Spinach. 
Lettuces , cabbage, & others. 
