C. J. B.

[Answers on page 290.]

Answers to Puzzles on [Page 230].

10.—Valparaiso.

  1. V eneration.
  2. A nimosity.
  3. L inoleum.
  4. P aragon.
  5. A melia.
  6. R azor.
  7. A rch.
  8. I ce.
  9. S o.
  10. O

11.—Tar-tar.

THE POTATO.

Amongst our English vegetables, the potato is the most abundant and useful. It is liked by nearly all, and it is indeed a chief article of food in some districts. Other vegetables are largely eaten—cabbages and turnips, for instance—but the potato is in the greatest demand.