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Anise {Pimpinella anisiuii) is a native of Asia Minor 

 Greece, and Egypt. The seeds are used in medicine, 

 also in the manufacture of liquors, and in some parts 

 of Europe as a spice for cooking purposes. Sow in 

 April or May in a warm, rich soil, in a permanent 

 location. 



Balm {Melissa officmalis). This plant is a native of 

 Southern Europe. It is used for seasoning, and in the 

 manufacture of certain perfumes. Sow in a warm loca- 

 tion, preferably in a deep, sandy loam ; though the 

 plant will succeed almost anywhere. 



Basil, Sweet i^Ocymiim basilicwri) is a native of 

 India. The leaves are used for seasoning, and, to a 

 'limited extent, for medicinal purposes. Sow in hot- 

 bed, or green-house, if practicable, in March or April, 

 and transplant to open ground after the weather is 

 settled. A sandy soil is almost essential. 



Caraway {Caruin carvi). A native of Europe, pro- 

 duces the " caraway seed " which is so universally used 

 for flavoring. The plant is of the easiest possible cul- 

 ture, no care being necessary, but simply to scatter the 

 seed where the growth is wanted. 



Lavender {Lavendula vera) is a native of Southern 

 Europe ; known everywhere, and largely grown in cer- 

 tain parts of Europe for the oil, which is distilled from 

 the flowers, and is used in perfumes. The plant is also 

 quite ornamental and is worthy of cultivation on this 

 account alone. Choose, if possible, a deep, mellow 

 soil. 



Marjoram, Sweet (^Origamim marjoraiii). This plant 

 is probably a native of Portugal, though found in 



