s a pickle,however, does it appeal to us, but for the marvel ofit growth upon the barren rock. The Samphire wasnamed after a Saint, and well named. The word samphire is simply a survival of the words St.Peter or St. Pierre, and what name could bebetter chosen for a plant that thrives on rock… … Erynoium Maritimtjm (wild Sea-holly). SAMPHIRE AND WILD SEA-HOLLY 127 groping for sustenance in starving soil, contrives towin such qualities of pungency and sweetness fromadverse elements that all men value it. TheSamphire may have a small frail body, but it has agreat strong soul. To attempt…
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