Glan de terre. Erdnus.

No. 508. - This is a perennial plant that originated in the south of Europe. The roots are long and fibrous, and produce at their extremities numerous oblong, jointed, pale brown tubers, about the size of a filbert. The flesh of the tubers is tender, having a yellowish color, and a pleasant, sweet, nut-like flavor. When the tubers are dried they taste somewhat like almonds, and keep a long time. When dried and pulverized, they impart to water the color and richness of milk. They are eaten raw or roasted.

Culture

No. 509. - They succeed well in California. Plant the tubers in April, two inches deep, in drills two feet apart. They will be ready for harvesting in October.