EDIBLE SEAWEEDS 



"When descends on the Atlantic 



The gigantic 



Storm wind of the equinox, 

 Landward in his wrath he scourges 



The toiling surges, 

 Laden with seaweed from the rocks. 



From Bermuda's reefs, from edges 



Of sunken ledges 

 In some far-off, bright Azore ; 

 From Bahama and the dashing, 



Silver-flashing 

 Surges of San Salvador. 



Ever drifting, drifting, drifting 



On the shifting 

 Currents of the restless main ; 

 Till in sheltered coves, and reaches 



Of sandy beaches, 

 All have found repose again." 



EDIBLE SEAWEEDS 



THERE are a number of seaweeds that are used for 

 food. One of these is the carrageen or Irish moss. Its 

 extensive use by the peasants of the coast of Ireland 

 gave it this name. It is collected along the eastern 



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