Jerusalem Artichoke Artichoke
A species of sunflower. A tuber than thrives well upon dry soil and is cultivated for feeding sheep and swine. It is also used for pickles. The tops when cut and cured make an excellent dry fodder. It is propagated by tubers, which should be set in rows four to five feet apart and one foot apart in the rows. Three bushels are required to plant an acre. Qt., 40c; pkt., $2.50, net.
Originally listed in: 1822-1920 Breck's High Grade Seeds