The Epicurean
A Treatise on the Culinary Art — Charles Ranhofer of Delmonico’s — 1894

The Market — Tables of Supplies

The model market list: fish, shellfish, poultry, game, meats, fruits and vegetables in their proper seasons.

Table of Supplies

Fish and Shell Fish

Index for American Fish and when they are in Season. S indicates when in season.

FISH.POISSONS.JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Angel or moonSS
Bass, lake or blackBass de LacSSSSSSS
Bass seaBass de Mer15SSSSS
Bass stripedBass BarSSSSSSSSSSSS
Blackfish or tautogTautogSSSSSSS
BluefishSSSSSS
BonitoBoniteSSSSS
ButterfishSSSSSSS
Carp, common & BuffaloCarpe ordinaire15SSS
Carp, GermanCarpe miroirSSSSSSS
CodfishMorueSSSSSSSSSSSS
EelsAnguillesSSSSSSSSSSSS
Flounders or flukesPile, LimandeSSSSSSSSSSSS
Frost fishTacaudSSS15SS
GrouperSSS15S
HaddockAiglefinSSSSSSSSSSSS
HalibutFletanSSSSSSSSSSSS
HerringHarengSSSSSSS
KingfishUmbrineSSSSSS
Lafayette15SS15
LampreyLamproieSS
MackerelMaquereauSSSSSS
Mackerel SpanishMaquerau Espagnol15SSSSS15
MulletMuletSSSSS
MuscalongeMasque allongeSSSSSSS
PerchPercheSSSSSSSSS
Pike perchSandreSSSSSSSS
Pike or PickerelBrochet ou brocheton.SSSSSSS
PompanoSSS15S
PorgySargus15SSS15
Red SnapperSSSSSSS
Salmon, Kennebec and OregonSaumon du Kennebec et de l'OregonSSSSSKenKenKenKenSSS
Salmon troutTruite saumoneeSSSSSS
Shad and roeAlose et oeufsSSSSS15
Sheepshead15SSSS15
SkateRaieSSSSSSSSSS
SmeltsEperlansSSS1515SSSS
Sole, EnglishSole AnglaiseSSSS
Spot fishSSSSSSSSSS
SturgeonEsturgeonSSSS15
Trout, brookTruite de ruisseauSSSSS
Turbot, AmericanTurbot AmericanSSSSSS15
Turbot, EnglishTurbot AnglaisSSS
Weakfish15SSSS15
WhitebaitBlanchailleSSSSSSSSSSS
WhitefishLavaretSSSS

Shell Fish: Crustaces et Coquillages:

Clams, hardLucines orangeesSSSSSSSSSSSS
Clams, softLucines papillonsSSSSSSSSS
Crabs, hardCrabes dursSSSSSSSSSSSS
Crabs, softCrabes mouxSSSSS15
CrawfishEcrevissesSSSSSSSS
LobstersHomardsSSSSSSSSSSSS
MusselsMoulesSSSSS
OystersHuitresSSSSSSSS
ScallopsPetonclesSSS15SSS
Shrimps, smallCrevettes petites15SS1515

Miscellaneous Divers

Codfish tonguesLangues de morueSSSSSSSS
Crabs, oysterCrabes d'huitresSSSSSSSS
FrogsGrenouillesSSSSSBestBestBestBestBestSS
MiltsLaitancesSSSSSSSSSSSS
TerrapinTerrapeneSSSSSSS
Turtle, greenTortue verteSSSSSSSSSSSS
Prawns, largeChevrettesSSSSS
SALT FISH.POISSONS SALESJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugust
SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
AnchoviesAnchoisSSSSSSSSSSSS
Codfish, driedMorue secheSSSSSSSSSSSS
HerringHarengsSSSSSSSSSSSS
Herring pickledHarengs marinesSSSSSSSSSSSS
MackerelMaquereauSSSSSSSSSSSS
PrawnsCrevettesSSSSSSS
SalmonSaumonSSSSSSSSSSSS
SMOKED FISHPOISSONS FUMES.
Haddock, smoked or Finnan haddieAiglefinSSSSSS
HahbutFletanSSSSSS
HerringHarengSSSSSSSSSSSS
Herring bloatersSSSSSSS
Herring kipperedSSSSSSS
MackerelMaquereauSSSSSSS
SalmonSaumonSSSSSSSSSSSS
ShadAloseSSSSSSS
SturgeonEsturgeonSSSSSSS
WhitefishLavaretSSSSSSS

Poultry

Index for Poultry and when it is in season. S indicates when in season.

B indicates when the poultry is at its best.

POULTRY.VOLAILLE.JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
CaponChaponSSSSSSSS
Chicken to broil 1 1/4 lbsPouletaGriller, 1 1/4 liv'sSSSSSSSSSSSS
Chicken Sauter 2 1/2 lbsPouletaSauter, 2 1/2 liv'sSSSSSSSSSSSS
Chicken Roast 3 lbsPouletaRotir, 3 liv'sSSSSSSSSSSSS
Chicken Braize 4 lbsPouletaBraiser, 4 liv'sSSSSSSSSSSSS
Duck, MongrelCanards MetisSSSSSSSS
Duck, tameCanards Domestiques.BBBBSSSSSSSB
DucklingCanetonSSSSSSS
FowlPouleSSSSSSSSSSSS
GeeseGeeseSSSSSSSSSSSS
Geese MongrelGeese MetisseSSSSSSSS
GoslingOison15SSSSS
Guinea fowlPintadeSSSSSSSSSSSS
PeacockPaonSSSSSSSSSSSS
PigeonPigeonSSSSSSSSSSSS
Pigeon stall-fedPigeon engraisseSSSSSSSSSSSS
PulletPoulardeSSSSSSSSSSSS
SquabPigeonneauSSSSSSSSSSSS
TurkeyDindonSSSSSSSSSSSS
Turkey E. R. IDindon ex Rh'de Is'ndBBSSSSSSBBBB
Turkey YoungDindonneauSSSSSSSSBBBS
Suckling pigCochon de laitSSSSSSSSSSSS

In case no fresh ones are procurable, frozen poultry can be found every day of the year.

Fruits

Index for Fruits and when they are in Season. S indicates when in season.

FRUITS.FRUITS.JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Alligator pearsAvocatsSSS
ApplesPommesSSSSSSSSSSSS
ApricotsAbricots1515
BananasBananesSSSSSSSSSSSS
BarberriesEpines VinettesS15
BlackberriesMuresS15
CherriesCerisesSS15
ChestnutsMarronsSSSS
CocoanutsNoix de CocoSSSSSSSSSSSS
Currants, black & redGroseilles, cassisS15
FigsFigues15
GingerGingembre15SSSSS
GooseberriesGroseilles vertes dites a maquereauS
Grapes, BrightonRaisins, BrightonSSSSS
Grapes, ConcordRaisins, Concord1515SSSS15
Grapes, DelawareRaisins, DelawareSSS15
Grapes, HautfondsRaisins, HautfondsSSSSS
Grapes, Hot houseRaisins, de serreSSSSSSSSSS15
Grapes, IvesRaisins, IvesSSSSS
Grapes, JonaRaisins, JonaSSSSS
Grapes, MalagaRaisins, MalagaSSSSSSS
Grapes, MuscatelRaisins, MuscatelleSSSSS
Grapes, NiagaraRaisins, NiagaraSSSSS
Grapes, PokingtonRaisins, PokingtonSSSSS
Grapes, RebeccaRaisins, Rebecca15SSS15
Grapes, TokayRaisins, TokaySSSSS
Grape fruit or shaddockSSSSSSSSS
Green gagesReine ClaudeS15
HuckleberriesAirelles15SS
LemonsCitronsSSSSSSSSSSSS
LimesPoncires
MangoesMangoesSSS
Melon, CantaloupMelon, Cantaloup15SS15
Melon, MuskMelon, Maraicher15SS15
Melon, SpanishMelon, EspagnolS
Melon, WaterMelon, d'eau pastequeSSS15
NectarinesBrugnonsSS
Oranges, FloridaOranges de FlorideSSSSS
Oranges, MandarinsOranges, MandarinesSSS
Oranges, SpanishOranges, d'EspagneSSSSSSSSSSSS
PeachesPechesSSS15
Peaches hot housePeches de serreSS
PearsPoiresSSS15SSSSS
PineapplesAnanasSSSSSSSSSSSS
PlumsPrunesSSS
PersimmonsS15
PomegranatesGrenadesSS
QuincesCoingsSSS
RaspberriesFramboisesSSS
StrawberriesFraisesSSSS
Strawberries hot houseFraises de serreSS
TamarindsTamarinsSSS
TangerinesSSS
WintergreenSSSSSS

Game

Index for Game and when it is in Season. S indicates when in season.

GAME.GIBIER.JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Antelope and VenisonAntilope15SS15
BearOursSSS
Birds, DoeCourlisSSSS
Birds, LarkMauviettesSSS
Birds, Rail-chopper, or SoraRaleS
Birds, ReedMesange MoustacheSSSS
Birds, RiceOiseaux de RiziereSSSSSSS
Birds, SmallPetits OiseauxSSSSSSS
BuffaloBuffleSSS
Ducks, all kindsCanards de toutes-sortesSSSSSSSS
Ducks, BlackheadCanards a Tete noireSSSSSSSS
Ducks, Canvas-backSSSSSSSS
Ducks, MallardCanards MalartSSSSSSSS
Ducks, Red headCanards Tete rougeSSSSSSSS
Ducks, Teal, bluewingSarcelle ailes bleuesSSSSSSSS
Ducks, Teal, green...Sarcelle ailes vertesSSSSSSSS
Ducks, WidgeonCanards siffleursSSSSSSSS
Ducks, WoodCanards des boisSSSSSSSS
Geese, BrantOies BarnaclesSSSSSSSS
Geese, WildOies sauvagesSSSSSSSS
Grouse or prairie henTetras ou poule de prairieS15SSSS
Grouse SpruceTetrasSSSS
Hare, AmericanLievre, AmericainSS
Hare, EnglishLievre, AnglaisSSSSSS
PartridgePerdreauS15SSSS
PheasantsFaisansSSSS
PigeonsPigeonsSSSSSSS
Plovers, GrassPluviersSSSS
Plovers, Corn, goldenPluviers dores...SSSS
Plovers, Yellow legsPluviers a pattes jaunesSSSS
PtarmigansPoules de NeigeSSS
QuailsCaillesSSS
RabbitsLapinsSS
RobinsRouge gorgeLawagainstselling
Snipe, CurlewBecassines, CourlisSSSS
Snipe, EnglishBecassines, AnglaisesSSSS
Snipe, JerseyBecassines, du JerseySSSS
Snipe, Sand.... .Becassines, de SableSSSS
Squabs, wildPigeonneaux sauvagesSSSS
SquirrelEcureuilSSSSSS
Turkey, wildDindon sauvageSSSSSS
WoodcockBecassesS15SSSS

Almost everything, not fresh killed, may be found in good condition frozen, nearly every day in the year.

Meats

Index for Meats and when they are in season. S indicates when in season.

B indicates when the meat is at its best.

MEATS.VIANDES.JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
BeefBoeufBBSSSSSSSSBB
KidChevreauSSSSSS
Lamb, SpringAgneau de laitSSSSSS
Lamb, YearlingAgneau TardifSSSSSSSBBBSS
MuttonMoutonBBSSSSSSSSBB
PigCochonBBBSSSSSSBBB
VealVeauBBBBBBSSSSBB

Vegetables

Index of Vegetables and when they are in season. M Indicates the month when in season.

E Indicates when the vegetable comes from Europe; H when cultivated in hot-house or hot-beds.

VEGETABLES.LEGUMES.JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
ArtichokesArtichautsEEEEEEEEEEEE
Artichokes Jerusalem.TopinamboursMMMMMMM
Asparagus, hot-houseAsperges de serreM15
Asparagus, Out-doorAsperges en Pleine terre15MMMM
Asparagus, Green Out-doorAsperges Vertes15MMMM
Asparagus, Tips Out-doorAsperges Pointes15MMMM
Asparagus, White Out-doorAsperges Blanches15MMMM
Beans, BroadFevesMM15
Beans, LimaHaricots, LimaMMM
Beans, StringHaricots, VertsMMMMMMMMMMMM
Beans, Wax and butterMange toutMMMMMMMMM15
BeetsBetteravesMMMnewMMMMMMMM
Brussels sproutsChoux de BruxellesMM15MM
Cabbage, Green KaleChoux Verts KaleMMMM
Cabbage, RedChoux RougesMMMM15MMMM
Cabbage, SavoyChoux de SavoieMMMM15MMMM
Cabbage, WhiteChoux BlancsMnewMMMMMMMMMM
CardoonsCardonsMM
CarrotsCarottesMMMnewMMMMMMMM
CauliflowerChoux fleursEEEHHHMMMMMM
Celery knobs, CeleriacCeleri raveMMMM15MMMMM
Celery SoupCeleri VertMMMMMMMMMMMM
Corn, greenMais fraisMMM15
CranberriesCanebergesMMMMMMM
CucumbersConcombresHHHHHHMMMHHH
Cucumbers Small picklesCornichons15M15
Egg-plantAuberginesMMMMMMMMMMMM
Garlic, dryAil, secMMMMMMnewMMMMM
Herbs, BasilHerbes BasilicMMM
Herbs, Bay leaves, dryHerbes Laurier, secMMMMMMMMMMMM
Herbs, BurnetHerbes PimprenelleMMMM
Herbs, ChervilHerbes CerfeuilHHHHHHMMMHHH
Herbs, ChivesHerbes CiboulettesHHHHHHMMMHHH
Herbs, FennelHerbes FenouilMMM
Herbs, MarjoramHerbes MarjolaineMMM
Herbs, MintHerbes MentheHHHHHMMMMHHH
Herbs, ParsleyHerbes PersilMMMMMMMMMMMM
Herbs, RosemaryHerbes RomarinMMM
Herbs, SavoryHerbes SarrietteMMM
Herbs, TarragonHerbes EstragonHHHHHMMMMHHH
Herbs, ThymeHerbes ThymMMM
HopsHoublons1515
Kohl rabiChoux ravesMMMMM

Index of Vegetables and when they are in season. M Indicates the Month they are in season.

E Indicates when the vegetable comes from Europe; H Indicates when the vegetable is cultivated in hot-houses or hot-beds; S Indicates when the vegetable comes from the South; L Indicates when the vegetable comes from Long Island.

VEGETABLES.LEGUMES.JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
LeeksPoireauxMMMMMMMMMMMM
Mushrooms, cultivatedChampignons cultivesMMMMMMMMMMMM
Mushrooms, FieldChampignons de PrairieMMMMMM
Mushrooms, GirollesChampignons GirollesMMM15
Mushrooms, MorilsChampignons MorillesMM15
Okra or GumboGombautSSSSSSMMMMMS
OnionsOignonsMMMMMMMMMMMM
Onions BermudaOignons de Bermude15MMMMM
Onions SmallOignons PetitsMMMMMMMMMMM
ParsnipsPanaisMMMMMMMMMM
Peas (South)PoisSSSSLLLL
PeppersPoivronsSSSSSMMMMMMS
PotatoesPommes de terreMMMSMML15MMMM
Potatoes Bermuda.... .Pommes Bermude15MMMMM
Potatoes HavanaPommes Havane15MM
Potatoes SweetPotironsMMMMMMMMM
PumpkinsPotironsM15MMMM
Radishes, blackRadis noirMMMMMMMMM
Radishes, HorseRaifortMMMMMMMMMMMM
Radishes, RedRadis rougeMMMMMMMMMMMM
Radishes, White or grayRadis Blanc ou gris15MMMMMM15
RhubarbRhubarbeMMMMM
Salad, Monk's beardSalade barbede CapucinMMMM
Salad CelerySalade de CeleriMMMMMMMM
Salad, ChicorySalade de ChicoreeMMMMMMMMM
Salad, CornSalade de MachesMMMMMM
Salad, DandelionSalade de Pissenlit/Salade Dent-de-lionMMMMMM
Salad, EscarolleSalade EscarolleMMMMMMMM
Salad, LettuceSalade de LaitueMMMMMMMMMMMM
Salad, RomaineSalade de RomaineMMMMMMM
Salad, WatercressSalade CressonMMMMMMMMMMMM
ShallotsEchalotesMMMMMMnewMMMMM
SorrelOseilleHHHHHMMMMHH
SpinachEpinardMMMMMMMMMMMM
Squash, summer, whiteCourge blanche EteMMM15
Squash, summer, yellowCourage Jaune EteMMM15
Squash, Winter, HubbardCourge Hubbard HiverMMM15MMMM
Squash, Winter, Marrow.Courge Moelle HiverMMM15MMMM
TomatoesTomatesHHSSSSSMMMHH
Turnips, RutabagaNavets RutabagaMMMMMMMMMMM
Turnips, TeltowNavets TeltowMMM
Turnips, WhiteNavets BlancsMMMMMnewnewnewnewMMM

Table of Supplies

Model Market List

ReedOn handNeed

Beef

Chuck..... pcs.
Corned, Navel..... lbs.
Corned, Plate..... lbs.
Corned, Rump..... lbs.
Fillets..... pcs.
Heads..... pcs.
Hearts..... pcs.
Kidneys..... pcs.
Legs..... pcs.
Loin, Flat Bone..... pcs.
Loin, Hip..... pcs.
Loin, Short..... pcs.
Marrow Bones..... pcs.
Palates..... pcs.
Ribs..... pcs.
Round..... lbs.
Rump..... lbs.
Tails..... pcs.
Tongues, Fresh..... pcs.
Butt

Lamb (spring)

Legs..... pcs.
Racks, Short Cut..... pcs.
Racks, Twelve Ribs..... pcs.
Saddles, Fore..... pcs.
Saddles, Hind..... pcs.
Whole Lamb..... pcs.

Lamb (yearling)

Breast..... pcs.
Feet..... pcs.
Fries..... pcs.
Legs..... pcs.
Racks, Short Cut..... pcs.
Racks, Twelve Ribs..... pcs.
Saddles, Fore..... pcs.
Saddles, Hind..... pcs.
Shoulders..... pcs.
Sweetbread..... pcs.
Whole Lamb..... pcs.

Mutton

Brains..... pcs.
Breast..... pcs.
Feet..... pcs.
Kidneys..... pcs.
Legs..... pcs.
Racks, Short Cut..... pcs.
Racks, Twelve Ribs..... pcs.
Saddles, Fore..... pcs.
Saddles, Hind..... pcs.
Shoulders..... pcs.
Whole Mutton..... pcs.

Veal

Brains..... pcs.
Breast..... lbs.
Feet..... pcs.
Fore Quarter..... pcs.
Heads..... pcs.
Hind Quarter..... pcs.
Kidneys..... pcs.
Livers..... pcs.
Racks..... pcs.
Shoulders..... pcs.
Spinal Marrow..... lbs.
Sweetbread..... pcs.
Tails..... pcs.
Tongues..... pcs.

Pork and Provisions

Bacon..... pcs.
Bologna..... lbs.
Feet, Pigs..... pcs.
Ham, Corned..... pcs.
Ham, Fresh..... pcs.
Ham, Smoked..... pcs.
Ham, Westphalia..... pcs.
Lamb Tongues..... pcs.
Lard..... lbs
Larding Pork..... lbs.
Loin..... pcs.
Pork Tongues..... pcs.
Salt Pork, Breast..... lbs.
Sausages..... lbs.
Sausages Frankfort..... lbs.
Sausages Meat..... lbs.
Suckling Pig..... pcs.
Smoked Beef..... lbs.
Smoked Beef Tongues..... pcs.
Tenderloin..... lbs.
Tripe..... lbs.

Vegetables

Artichokes..... pcs.
Artichokes Jerusalem..... peck.
Asparagus..... bunch.
Asparagus Tips..... bunch.
Beans, Lima..... bushel.
Beans, String..... bushel.
Beets..... bushel.
Brussels Sprouts..... bushel.
Carrots..... bbl.
Carrots, New..... bbl.
Cabbage..... doz.
Cauliflowers..... doz.
Celery Knobs or Celeriac..... bunch.
Celery Soup..... bunch.
Corn, Green..... pcs.
Cranberries..... bushel.
Cucumbers..... doz.
Egg Plant..... doz.
Garlic..... doz.
Herbs, Dry..... bunch.
Herbs, Chervil..... bunch.
Herbs, Chives..... bunch.
Herbs, Mint..... bunch.
Herbs, Parsley..... bunch.
Herbs, Tarragon..... bunch.
Kohl-rabi..... bunch.
Leeks..... bunch.
Melon, Musk..... pcs.
Mushrooms, Cultivated..... lbs.
Mushrooms, Field..... lbs.
Okra..... pcs.
Onions..... bbl.
Onions Small..... peck.
Oyster Plants..... doz.
Parsnips..... peck.
Peas..... bushel.
Peppers..... pcs.
Potatoes..... bbl.
Potatoes New..... bbl.
Potatoes Sweet..... bushel.
Pumpkin..... pcs.
Radishes..... doz.
Radish, Horse..... doz.

Rhubarb

Salad, Barbe..... doz.
Salad, Celery..... doz.
Salad, Chicory..... doz.
Salad, Corn..... peck.
Salad, Dandelion..... peck.
Salad, Escarolle..... doz.
Salad, Lettuce..... doz.
Salad, Romaine..... doz.
Salad, Water Cress..... basket.
Shallots..... bushel.
Sorrel..... bushel.
Spinach..... bushel.
Squash, Summer (white)..... pcs.
Squash, Summer (yellow)..... pcs.
Squash, Winter, Hubbard..... pcs.
Squash, Winter, Marrow..... pcs.
Tomatoes..... box.
Turnips..... bbl.

Eggs

Fresh..... pcs.
Ordinary..... pcs.

Fish

Bass, Black or Lake..... lbs.
Bass, Rock..... lbs.
Bass, Sea..... lbs.
Bass, Striped..... lbs.
Blackfish..... lbs.
Bluefish..... lbs.
Carp, Buffalo..... lbs.
Clams, Hard..... pcs.
Clams, Soft..... pcs.
Codfish..... lbs.
Codfish Dry..... lbs.
Codfish Tongues..... lbs.
Crabs, Hard..... pcs.
Crabs, Meat..... lbs.
Crabs, Soft shell..... pcs.
Crawfish..... pcs.
Eels..... lbs.
Flounders..... lbs.
Frogs..... lbs.
Frost Fish..... lbs.
Grouper..... lbs.
Haddock..... lbs.
Haddock Finnan..... lbs.
Halibut, 6 to 12 lbs..... lbs.
Herring..... pcs.
Herring Bloaters..... pcs.
Herring Salt..... pcs.
Herring Smoked..... pcs.
Kingfish..... lbs.
Lamprey..... lbs.
Lobsters..... lbs.
Mackerel..... pcs.
Mackerel Salt..... bbl.
Mackerel Spanish..... lbs.
Mussels..... bushel.
Oyster crabs..... quarts.
Pompano..... lbs.
Perch..... lbs.
Pike or Pickerel..... lbs.
Pike Wall Eyed..... lbs.
Porgies..... lbs.
Prawns..... lbs.
Red Snapper..... lbs.
Salmon..... lbs.
Salmon Frozen..... lbs.
Salmon Kennebec..... lbs.
Salmon Smoked..... lbs.
Salmon Trout..... lbs.
Scallops..... quarts.
Shad..... pcs.
Shad Roes..... pcs.
Sheepshead..... lbs.
Shrimp..... quarts.
Skate..... lbs.
Smelts..... lbs.
Sole, English..... lbs.
Spot Fish..... lbs.
Terrapin..... doz. or lbs.
Trout, Brook..... lbs.
Turbot, American..... lbs.
Turbot, European..... lbs.
Turtle, Green..... lbs.
Weakfish..... lbs.
Whitebait..... lbs.
Whitefish..... lbs.

Game

Antelope. S. or L..... lbs.
Bear..... lbs.
Birds. Doe..... pcs.
Birds. Lark..... pcs.
Birds. Rail, Sora..... pcs.
Birds. Reed, Rice..... pcs.
Buffalo..... lbs.
Ducks, Black-head..... pcs.
Ducks, Brant..... pcs.
Ducks, Canvas-back..... pcs.
Ducks, Mallard..... pcs.
Ducks, Red-head..... pcs.
Ducks, Ruddy..... pcs.
Ducks, Teal B. Wing..... pcs.
Grouse..... pcs.
Hare, American..... pcs.
Hare, European..... pcs.
Partridges..... pcs.
Pheasants, English..... pcs.
Plovers, Bay..... pcs.
Plovers, Grass..... pcs.
Plovers, Yellow legs, large..... pcs.
Plovers, Yellow legs, small..... pcs.
Ptarmigans..... pcs.
Quails..... pcs.
Rabbits..... pcs.
Snipe..... pcs.
Snipe English..... pcs.
Snipe Sand..... pcs.
Squabs, Wild..... pcs.
Squirrel..... pcs.
Turkey, Wild..... lbs.
Venison, L. Saddle..... lbs.
Venison, S and Legs..... lbs.
Venison, Whole..... lbs.
Woodcock..... pcs.

Poultry

Capon..... pcs.
Chickens. B., 1 1/4 lbs..... pcs.
Chickens. S., 2 1/2 lbs..... pcs.
Chickens. R. 3 lbs..... pcs.
Chickens. Winter..... pcs.
Ducks, Mongrel..... pcs.
Ducks, Tame..... pcs.
Ducklings..... pcs.
Fowl..... lbs.
Geese..... pcs.
Geese Mongrel..... pcs.
Goslings..... pcs.
Guinea Fowl..... pcs.
Peacock..... pcs.
Pullets..... pcs.
Pigeons, Stall Fed..... pcs.
Squabs..... pcs.
Turkeys..... lbs.
Turkeys Ex. R. I...... lbs.
Turkeys Spring..... lbs.

Fruits

Apricots..... pcs.
Apples..... pcs.
Bananas..... pcs.
Barberries..... lbs.
Blackberries..... quarts.
Cherries..... lbs.
Chestnuts..... lbs.
Currants, Black or Red..... lbs.
Ginger..... quarts.
Gooseberries..... quarts.
Grapes, Concord..... lbs.
Grapes, Delaware..... lbs.
Grapes, Hot House..... lbs.
Grapes, Malaga..... lbs.
Grapes, Rebecca..... lbs.
Green Gages..... pcs.
Huckleberries..... quarts.
Lemons..... pcs.
Melon, Water..... pcs.
Melon, Musk..... pcs.
Nectarines..... pcs.
Oranges..... pcs.
Peaches..... pcs.
Pears..... pcs.
Pineapples..... pcs.
Plums, Prunes..... pcs.
Pomegranates..... pcs.
Quinces..... pcs.
Raspberries..... quarts.
Strawberries..... quarts.

Miscellanekous

Bills of Fare

The bills of fare are classed as follows: Breakfasts, Luncheons, Dinners, Buffet or standing suppers, Collations, Hunting parties, Garden parties served Ambigu, sit down suppers and dancing parties including the refreshments and supper.

These bills of fare are numbered according to articles and not to pages and every recipe in the book will be found in the Bills of Fare, thus forming a double index, as the table of contents at the end of the book is more conveniently classed by pages.

The breakfast bills of fare include more than one hundred different ways of preparing eggs, fish, minces, chopped meats, broils and sweet dishes.

The luncheons are composed of crustaceans, small entrees, poultry, game, hot entremets and desserts.

The dinners are composed of American, English, Russian and French service: Buffets of the greatest variety and manifold ways of serving them.

At the end of the book is placed a collection of choice bills of fare served by the house of Delmonico, between the years 1862 to 1893.

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