. Herbs, in general, delight in a rich, mellow soil. Those marked with an * are perennial, and when once obtained in the garden may be preserved for years with a little attention. Sow the seeds early in the spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches, thin out to proper distances, or transplant. No garden is complete without a few sweet, aromatic or medicinal herbs for flavoring soups, meats, etc., and care should be taken to harvest them properly. This should be done on a dry day just before they come into full blossom; then dry quickly in the shade, pack close in dry boxes o
. Herbs, in general, delight in a rich, mellow soil. Those marked with an * are perennial, and when once obtained in the garden may be preserved for years with a little attention. Sow the seeds early in the spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches, thin out to proper distances, or transplant. No garden is complete without a few sweet, aromatic or medicinal herbs for flavoring soups, meats, etc., and care should be taken to harvest them properly. This should be done on a dry day just before they come into full blossom; then dry quickly in the shade, pack close in dry boxes or vessels, so as to exclude the air. Anise (Pimpinelle anisum). Used for cordial, garnish- ing and flavoring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. -"Balm (Melissa officinalis). Used for tea or balm wine; height, 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. Balsam Apple (Momordicabalsamina). Punning vine. For ornament and medicinal use ; 10 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. Balsam Pear (). Pear shaped, used same as the above; 10 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basiticum). Used for soups, stews, and sauces; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts. Bene (Sesamum orientate). Used medicinally ; lynches. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. Borage [Borago officinalis). Excellent for bees, etc.; 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. â -Caraway (Carum carvi). For confectionery and medi- cine, also flavoring purposes; 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. Castor Oil Bean (Jiicimis communis). For ornament and medicine; 6 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Grown for its seed, also for garnishing; 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. Cumin (Cuminum cyminum). Good for pigeons, etc. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. Dill (A nethum graveolcns). The leaves are used in soups, sauces and pickles; also the seed for flavoring; 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. sFennel, Sweet {Anethum fozniculum). The leaves are ornamental; when boiled they are used in fish sauces; 6 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. Cumbe
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