Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 179, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1916 — Artichokes. [ARTICLE]

Artichokes.

Artichoke is a coming vegetable. The French have shown us its utility. The plant grows wild in southern Europe. The artichoke is a graceful plant, several feet high. Its handsome leaves and fine appearance recommend it for ornamental use. The artichoke belongs to the same family as the daisy and the sunflower. The part which Is eaten is the flat, circular disk which bears the flowers. The tender base of the disk Is also eaten after the heads are boiled tender. Dressed with oil and vinegar, the tender parts of boiled artichoke make a good salad.