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. In one or two cases a purplish-leaved form of sage was 
noted but it was not general. 
_ Marjoram or ‘‘ Sweet Marjoram”’ (Origanum Marjorana, L.) 
is grown from seeds sown broadcast in beds in May. The crop 
is collected towards the end of summer just as the plants are 
coming into flower. It is almost as popular as thyme for 
flavouring purposes and large quantities are grown. hen 
collected it is tied in bunches like thyme and sold wholesale at 
from 5d. to 9d. a dozen bunches. 
Mint (Mentha viridis, L.) is not grown by so many people as 
the other herbs, but is usually in larger areas. The shoots are 
collected from early spring to late summer and some people lift 
plants and place them in frames in late autumn so as to advance 
growth during early spring. Plantations are not allowed to 
stand long on the ground, better results being procured from 
oung stock. n forming plantations rooted shoots are 
dibbled into well-worked land during moist weather in spring. 
Parsley is usually sown broadcast in beds, sometimes alone 
but often with onions, the onions being pulled early and the 
produce is sent to market by road, cottagers usually arranging 
rmers carts, the 
ices vary from time to 
marjoram were selling 
Wholesale at from 5d. to 9d. a dozen bunches, whilst in the 
e 
Although the business is not on 
well worth the attention of small holders 
