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Domestic News
April 28, 1788
The New York Journal, And Daily Patriotic Register
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Mangel wurzel, or scarcity root, is now cultivated in Richard Peters, Esq.'s garden near the city, with seeds distributed to gardeners in this and neighboring states. It grows in all soils, serves as food for humans and beasts, and yields more than any known vegetable.
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It is with great pleasure we inform the public that the mangel wurzel, or the scarcity root, is now cultivated in the garden of Richard Peters, Esq. in the neighbourhood of this city, and that some of the seeds of this excellent root have been distributed among several gentlemen curious in gardening, in this and the neighbouring states. The value of this new article of agriculture is derived from its growing in all kinds of soil, and in all countries; from its being proper food for man and beast; and from its immense increase, being far beyond any other vegetable that has ever been known or cultivated.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Mangel Wurzel
Scarcity Root
Agriculture
Richard Peters
Gardening
Seeds Distribution
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard Peters, Esq.
Where did it happen?
Neighbourhood Of This City
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Neighbourhood Of This City
Key Persons
Richard Peters, Esq.
Outcome
seeds distributed among several gentlemen curious in gardening, in this and the neighbouring states
Event Details
the mangel wurzel, or the scarcity root, is now cultivated in the garden of Richard Peters, Esq. in the neighbourhood of this city