. Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Herbs. Every garden should contain a few herbs, as they are useful in many ways and arouse delighful memories. They can be grown as edgings to walks, and their fra- grance will be distributed by the brushing of clothing against the plants while CULTURE.—Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow seeds early in spring in shallow ^drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches thin out to proper distances, or transplant. They should be cut on a dry day just before they come into full blos- som, tied in bunches and hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they can
. Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Herbs. Every garden should contain a few herbs, as they are useful in many ways and arouse delighful memories. They can be grown as edgings to walks, and their fra- grance will be distributed by the brushing of clothing against the plants while CULTURE.—Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow seeds early in spring in shallow ^drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches thin out to proper distances, or transplant. They should be cut on a dry day just before they come into full blos- som, tied in bunches and hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they can dry quickly. Those marked with an * are perennial. Anise. For garnishing, flavoring and for cordials. Pkt, 5cts.;oz.'j 10 cts. *Balm. Lemon-scented. Used for tea or balm wine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 ct
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