D M Ferry & Co's seed annual 1875 . Salsl^. S/liSlfY, m ¥£^ET^8t£ OYSTIEp. TRAGOPOGON Sahi/is. — Ger. Bocksbart. The Salsify is a hardy biennial, with a grassy top, and a long,white, tapering root, nearly resembling a small Parsnep. It closelyassimilates to the taste and flavor of the oyster, when properlycooked, and is a good substitute for it. It is very wholesome andnutritious. Culture.—This plant succeeds best in a light, well enrichedsoil, which, previous to sowing, should be stirred to the depth oftwelve or fourteen inches. Sow the seed in drills, half an inchdeep, and tw
D M Ferry & Co's seed annual 1875 . Salsl^. S/liSlfY, m ¥£^ET^8t£ OYSTIEp. TRAGOPOGON Sahi/is. — Ger. Bocksbart. The Salsify is a hardy biennial, with a grassy top, and a long,white, tapering root, nearly resembling a small Parsnep. It closelyassimilates to the taste and flavor of the oyster, when properlycooked, and is a good substitute for it. It is very wholesome andnutritious. Culture.—This plant succeeds best in a light, well enrichedsoil, which, previous to sowing, should be stirred to the depth oftwelve or fourteen inches. Sow the seed in drills, half an inchdeep, and two inches apart, early in the Spring. Thin them out,when an inch high, to four or six inches apart. Keep theA freefrom weeds, giving them the general culture of Carrots. Theyare perfectly hardy, and may remain out all winter. Store aquantity for use, packed in earth or sand. Those remaining inthe ground, should be dug before commencing growth in theSpring.
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