SCOEZONEKA. SEA KALE. 



225 



Two ounces of seed will be sufficient 

 for home use. 



Some of the plants may be left in the 

 ground all Winter for the seed. Eabbits 

 are fond of the young tops in the Spring ; 

 we have frequently been aimoyed by 

 their eating the tops so closely that we 

 have not been able to get any seed the 

 second season. 



SCOEZONEEA. 



Scorsonera hispanica. 



The Scorzonera is a native of Spain. 

 It is very similar to Salsify, and needs the 

 same kind of culture. The seed should 

 be sown early in April, as it requires a 

 long season to mature. 



It is used in soups, or boiled, and 

 served as Salsify, it makes a pleasant dish. 

 Before cooking, the outside skin should 

 be taken off. 



SEA KALE. 



Cra/mhe maritima. 

 The Sea Kale is a hardy perennial, a 

 native of the sea coast of Europe, where 

 it grows abundantly. In its wild state, 

 when blanched, gathered, and served as 

 Asparagus, it is a delicious vegetable. 

 Although extensively cultivated and very 

 popular in Europe, it is grown to a very 

 limited extent in this country in private 

 gardens. 



SALSIFY, 



