Sachet. Poke.

No. 1127.-A hardy, herbaceous perennial plant, common by the roadside in waste places, and springing up spontaneously on newly burned pine lands. It has a branching, purplish stem, and large oval-pointed entire leaves. The fruit consists of a flat, purple, juicy berry, which is sometimes used as a purple dye. The annual Phytolacca is less vigorous and stocky. Sow the seeds in April, in drills, fifteen inches apart. The young shoots. are boiled and served the same as sea kale. In taste it is similar to asparagus. The roots are used for medicinal purposes, and when taken internally act as a violent emetic.

Poke Stalks, With Butter Sauce

No. 1128. - When the stalks are two inches high, and show only a tuft of leaves at the top, gather them. (They are unfit for use when larger or older.) Scrape the stalks and put them in cold, acidulated water. Tie them in bundles (the same as asparagus), put them in a saucepan of boiling water, and let them cook until tender. Serve them on a napkin with Butter or Hollandaise sauce, separate.