A good hour after that, put in a large quantity of Sorrel, Lettice, purslane, Borage and Bugloss, and boil an hour more at least three hours in all.
"The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened"
Kenelm Digby
There are several varieties,-the plain-leaved and the curled-leaved, celery-parsley, Hamburg parsley, and purslane.
"The Book of Household Management"
Mrs. Isabella Beeton
The purslane is a native of South America, and is not now much in use.
"The Book of Household Management"
Mrs. Isabella Beeton