1 bunch oyster plant. 1 pt. milk. 2 tablespoonfuls flour. 6 whole allspice. 1/4 blade of mace. 1/2 a bay leaf. 2 tablespoonfuls butter.

Scrape and slice the salsify and drop immediately into cold water, to which add 1/4 cup vinegar, to prevent discoloration. When all is ready place in boiling water, slightly salted, and boil until tender, then add 1 pint of milk (without draining off the water). Rub the flour and butter together, add a little of the liquid to dilute it, then pour it into the kettle. Add seasonings and stir until it thickens and let stand on back of stove 1o minutes. Remove the bay leaf and serve.