CORN SALAD

Valerianella olitoria



Corn Salad, or Lamb's Lettuce, so often seen on Continental tables, is

comparatively unknown in this country. The reason for this is, perhaps,

to be found in the fact that, as a raw vegetable, it is not particularly

palatable, although when dressed as a salad with oil and the usual

condiments it is altogether delicious, and forms a most refreshing

episode in the routine of a good dinner. Corn Salad is a plant of quick

growth, and is valued for its early appearance in spring, when elegant

salads are much in request. It may be mixed with other vegetables for

the purpose, or served alone with a little suitable preparation.



The most important sowings are made in August and September. Seed may,

however, be sown at any time from February to October, but only those

who are accustomed to the plant should trouble to secure summer crops;

when Lettuces are plentiful Corn Salad is seldom required. Any good soil

will grow it, but the situation should be dry and open. Sow in drills

six inches apart, and thin to six inches in the rows. The crop is taken

in the same way as Spinach, either by the removal of separate leaves or

cutting over in tufts.