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...gardeners began planting a new vegetable last week. New, that is, to the U.S.-the Chinese have been growing it for centuries, whether or not they knew it was loaded with vitamins A, B, C & G. It was introduced by the W. Atlee Burpee Co. under the Burbankish moniker of celtuce, because it tastes like a blend of celery and lettuce...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: U.S. At War: Out of China | 3/23/1942 | See Source »

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