The Art Of Living In Australia

In the chapter relating to Australian Food Habits it will be found that many of these desirable vegetables are enumerated. Their good qualities are highly appreciated on the Continent and elsewhere and there is no earthly reason why they should not be grown here. The history of the introduction of the tomato into Australia is instructive in this connection. For years and years it struggled desperately but unsuccessfully for a place and the attempt to bring it into use was on the point of being abandoned in consequence. But at last its undeniable merits were acknowledged and to-day it is in universal request. Now it is perfectly safe to assume that the same recognition would be awarded to many other vegetables vegetables at present practically unknown in Australia. For instance sweet cornwhich however must not be confused with Indian cornis of exquisite flavour almost melting in the mouth while it possesses also eminently nourishing properties. It is a great favourite with Americans and hundreds of acres are required annually for the New York markets alone.