SALSIFY & SCORNZONERA SEED Originating in the Mediterranean area, scorzonera and salsify were foraged and used by the ancient Romans as well as the Greeks. People never thought to cultivate them until sometime around the 1500s. They were then used for ornamental, medicinal, and culinary purposes. In the Middle Ages, scorzonera was considered a powerful tonic and snakebite cure ? hence the common name 'viper's grass'. Salsify was brought to America in the 1700s and was at one time a popular root crop. When modern refrigeration and shipping techniques made the storage of perishable foods easy, salsify fell out of favor. (SZ02) SCORZONERA NOIR DE RUSSIE (120 days) Also known as 'Giant Russian' and 'Black Salsify', it is black-skinned with a white interior, and is one of the most highly prized vegetables of European chefs. Cultured and grown like parsnips, it has a oyster flavored overtone. Used in haute cuisine in place of potato. Approx 450 seeds UNTREATED - $2.39 SOLD OUT FOR 2008 - THANK YOU!

(SZ03) SCORZONERA HOFFMAN'S SCHWARZE PFAHL (EINJAHRIGE) (120 days) A fine selection known for size, consistency, and flavor. A more refined and 'improved' version of the common 'Einjahrige'. It is cultured and grown like parsnips, with a typical oyster flavored overtone. 4 grams approx 300 seeds UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity : Size : 4 gram packet $2.39 25 gram bulk packet $5.95

(SA03) SALSIFY MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND 120 days) Excellent Heirloom salsify offered in the U.S. since at least 1894. 8 " long roots taste like fried oysters when sliced and French fried. You can enjoy them all winter by covering plants with straw or leaf mulch in the fall. Shoots that start in winter give salads a nice flavor. 5 grams UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity :

(SA02) SALSIFY FIORE BLU (120 days) A very nice European selection known for its long, golden, fleshy roots. A bit deeper in color and a nice earthy flavor when compared to Sandwich Island. 5 grams approx 375 seeds UNTREATED - $2.39 Quantity : Size : 5 grams $2.39 50 grams $5.95