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given at least two feet of space ; in lighter soil give less. They 

 suffer from drought, and although perennial, will seldom live through 

 a northern winter. 



Herbs : Plants which are used for flavoring purposes, for medi- 

 cine, and for perfumes. The old-fashioned herb-garden was a part 

 of the garden set apart for growing a few plants, or a short row or 

 two, of fifty or more different kinds. But they are much out of style. 

 In this list see Balm, Basil, Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Horehound, 



Lavender, Marshmallow, Mar- 

 joram (Sweet), Mint, Sage, and 

 Thyme. 



Hollyhock : One of the finest 

 garden flowers, a plant bearing 

 many large blossoms, opening 

 one after another on stalks often 

 eight feet tall. It is therefore 

 used as backgrounds, and for the 

 filling of corners. The colors 

 range from white through the 

 reds to a deep purple that is 

 almost black; the flowers are 

 single and double. The holly- 

 hock seldom flowers before the second year, and seldom bears for 

 more than two years ; but young plants spring up readily around 

 the old, so that for years they will reproduce themselves. The 

 finer varieties, however, must be sown every two years from fresh 

 seed-packets, unless pains are taken to prevent crossing. 



Seed may be sown in spring or early summer; or in August 

 from fresh seed that is thoroughly ripe and dry. The young plants 

 should be given nearly a foot of space ; when they are transplanted 

 to their final places they should have about two feet. This trans- 

 planting should be in late September, and the plants may be lightly 

 mulched for the winter. 



The worst enemy of the hollyhock is the rust, which when once 

 started seriously injures the plant. In regions where it appears, 



FIG. 187. HOLLYHOCK RUST. 

 Spray for it early. 



