178 A HOME VEGETABLE-GARDEN 



clean and put them into the cooker. Afterwards, 

 whatever is necessary may be done. Some roots, 

 like beets, have a thick heavy skin that slips off 

 readily in cold water. Young carrots hare 

 scarcely a film of skin to be rubbed off. The skin 

 of tender salsify roots is not much thicker ; pars- 

 nips may need scraping. A stew of vegetable 

 oysters is just as delicious as one made of the real 

 bivalves and much more healthful. Both kinds 

 of roots served whole in a sauce make a most 

 appetizing stew; cut in two lengthwise, rolled in 

 cracker crumbs and browned in butter, their own 

 peculiar flavor adds much to the hearty break- 

 fast for hungry country folks. In whatever way 

 cooked or served, both of these long-season roots 

 are palatable and nutritious, deserving a full 

 share of room and attention in the home garden. 



