ASPARAGUS.

Asparagus is a much prized vegetable. The substance called asparagin
which it contains is supposed to possess some value.

RHUBARB.

Rhubarb is a wholesome vegetable.

ONIONS, GARLIC, SHALLOTS.

Onions, garlic, and shallots are valuable both as condiments and eaten
separately. They contain more nutrients than the last vegetables
considered.




CHAPTER VIII.

Fruits.


Fruits are composed largely of water, with starches, a vegetable
jelly, pectin, cellulose and organic acids. The most important acids
in fruit are citric, malic and tartaric. Citric acid is found in
lemons, limes and oranges; tartaric acid in grapes; malic acid in
apples, pears, peaches, apricots, gooseberries and currants. Among the
least acid are peaches, sweet apples, bananas and prunes. Strawberries