576 KITCHEN GARDEN. 



it is also propagated by sowing the seeds, which are 

 annually imported with those of other aromatic pot-herbs. 



62. SAVOYS. 



The Savoy, Brassica oleracea, var. sabauda, is a 

 Winter Cabbage, the best and staple supply from Novem- 

 ber to March : it is distinguished from all other varieties 

 of firm-headed cabbages, by the roughness of its leaves : 

 there are four varieties, viz. : 



1. Dwarf Savoy. 3. Large Green. 



2. Globe. 4. Yellow. 



These will be noticed further, under the head of 

 WINTER GREENS. 



63. SCORZONERA. 



Scorzonera hispanica, or Garden Scorzonera, is a 

 perennial plant, a native of Spain, and was cultivated 

 with us in 1576. 



The root is carrot-shaped, about the thickness of 

 one's finger, tapering gradually to a fine point. The 

 outer rind is scraped off, and the root, like that of 

 Salsafy, steeped in vinegar, in order to abstract its 

 bitter flavour. It is then boiled or stewed in the 

 manner of Carrots or Parsnips. The roots are fit for 

 use in October, and continue good till the following 

 spring. 



Its management is the same as that of Salsafy ; for 

 although the plant is a perennial in Spain, its seeds are 

 sown annually, the same as that plant. 



64. SCURVY-GRASS. 



Cochlearia qfficinalis, or common Scurvy-grass, is 

 a hardy annual, a native of Britain. It has powerful 

 medical properties, is antiscorbutic, and stimulating to 

 the digestive organs. 



