410. ARTICHOKE, JERUSALEM. Helianthus tuberosus.--Is cultivated for the
sake of its tubers, similar to the potatoe; but they are not generally
esteemed.
411. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus officinalis.--A very delicious vegetable in
the spring, and well known to all amateurs of gardening.
There is a variety called the Gravesend Asparagus, and another called
the Battersea; but it is the richness of the soil and manure that makes
the only difference.
412. BASIL, SWEET. Ocymum Basilicum.--A pot-herb of considerable use for
culinary purposes. It is an annual; and the seeds should be sown in a
hot-bed in March, and transplanted into the open ground. It is usually
dried as other pot-herbs.
413. BEANS. Vicia Faba.--The varieties of the garden-beans are as
follow:--
The early Mazagan and Longpod are planted in November. These will
usually be fit for use in June.
The Windsor.
The Toker.
The Sword Longpod.
The Green Toker.
The White-blossomed.
These are sown usually in succession from January to March, and afford a
continuance of crop during the season.
414. BEANS, FRENCH OR KIDNEY. Phaseolus vulgaris.--The kidney beans are
of two kinds; such as run up sticks and flower on the tops. Of this
description we have in cultivation the following:--
The Scarlet Runner. The Dutch Runner.
Both these are much esteemed.
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