T ^a ricties of Eu diz 'c — Herbs. 1 2 5 



and drought. As it is used principally during the fall 

 months, the main sowings are usually made in June or 

 July, in properly prepared beds, and the plants, after 

 they have reached the proper height, are transplanted 

 to rows two feet apart, with plants at intervals of six 

 inches in the row. 



They have to be blanched by gathering up the leaves 

 and tying them together at the top with bass matting, 

 and in a month or six weeks' time (var}-ing according 

 to the season), the plants will be ready for use. 



The Green Curled is ver\' hardy, and blanched easily. 

 It is also largely used for garnishing. 



The Moss Curled is a newer variety, and somewhat 

 larger. It makes a most excellent salad, and is also 

 very ornamental. The Broad-Leaved Batavian is used 

 to some extent, principally for soups, but is not nearlv 

 as good as the curled varieties. 



Herbs (Culi?m-\\ Sweet, or Medicinal) constitute a 

 class of garden products, of which some mention should 

 be made here. It may be remarked that Herbs in 

 general love a mellow and free soil ; also, that care 

 should be taken to harvest them properly, and without 

 exposure to wet. Selecting a suitable day, cut them 

 when lacking a little of being in full blossom, and dry 

 them quickly in the shade in a secure place ; after 

 which pack them close in dr\' boxes or vessels, and 

 keep them entirely excluded from the air. So treated, 

 they can be kept on hand without deterioration until 

 they can be sold to advantage. Still, only a few are 

 raised, though the list is a long one. ^^'e select for 

 description a few of the more prominent kinds. 



