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SCORZONERA, Black Salsify, or Viper's Grass 

 (Scorzonera Hispanica), is a perennial plant usually 

 grown as an annual or biennial, though the roots con- 

 tinue to enlarge if left still longer in the ground. It is 

 much like salsify, but with roots black on the outside, 

 while white inside. It is more difficult to raise than 

 salsify, but some prefer its flavor. The leaves are some- 

 times used as salads. 



Soil cool, rich, deep, not recently manured, and in 

 good tilth. 



Distances. Rows twelve to eighteen inches apart. 



Depth. One-half to one inch. 



Sow when the ground is fit. 



Thin to six inches in the rows. 



Dig in fall or spring, or leave still longer, as the 

 roots continue to grow. 



Store for winter use in sand away from frost. 



SCORZONERA, FRENCH (S. picroides, otherwise 

 classified as Picridium vulgar e), is an annual salad plant, 

 grown for its leaves, of which several cuttings may be 

 had in the course of the season. The leaves have a 

 muttony flavor. 



Soil moist and shady. 



Distances. Rows twelve to eighteen inches apart. 



Depth. One-half to one inch. 



Sow when frosts are past. 



Thin to six inches. 



