Salads Salsify 



Endive has a distinct flavour which is highly appreciated by an 

 educated palate ; and in winter the plant occupies the important 

 position that Lettuce fills in summer and autumn. 



Lettuce. All the Cabbage varieties are in great demand for 

 Salads, because they readily assimilate the dressing. But for delicious 

 crispness the Cos varieties cannot fail to maintain their position of 

 assured popularity. 



Mustard needs only to be named. Like Cress, it is in con- 

 tinuous demand. 



Nasturtium. A few flowers may always be employed to garnish 

 a Salad, for they are true Salad plants, and may be eaten with safety 

 by those who choose to eat them. 



Onion imparts life to every Salad that contains it ; but for the 

 sake of the modest people who do not fail to appreciate the advantage 

 of its presence, although they scruple to avow their love, there must 

 be discretion in determining the proportion. 



Radish finds a place on the tables of the opulent and of the 

 humblest cottager. 



Rampion. The fleshy roots are employed in Salads in the 

 natural state, and also when cooked. 



Salsify is commonly known as Vegetable Oyster, and is an 

 excellent component of a Salad. 



Shallot. A delicate substitute for Onion. 



Sorrel possesses a piquant flavour that can be used by the 

 skilful with most agreeable results. 



Tomato has fought its way to popularity in this country, and 

 now holds a commanding position. 



Water Cress. When the tender tops can be had they are 

 seldom allowed to be absent from first-class Salads. 



SALSIFY 



Tragopogon porrifoiius 



SALSIFY may be sown from March to May, but two sowings will in 

 most cases be sufficient. Drill the seed in rows fifteen inches apart 

 and one inch deep. Thin from time to time until the plants stand 

 at nine to ten, or in an extreme case twelve, inches. In ordinary 

 soils nine inches will be sufficient. Hoe between frequently, but do 

 not use a fork or spade anywhere near the crop, for the loosening of 

 the ground will cause the roots to branch. 



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