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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 officinalis) . This plant is a 

 native of Southern Europe. It is used for season- 

 ing, and in the manufacture of certain perfumes. 

 Sow in a warm location, preferably in a deep, 

 sandy loam; though the plant will succeed almost 

 anywhere. 



BASIL, SWEET (Ocymum Basilicum), 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 (Carum Carui), a native of Europe, 

 produces the "caraway seed" which is so uni- 

 versally used for flavouring. The plant is of 

 the easiest possible culture, no care being neces- 

 sary, but simply to scatter the seed where the 

 growth is wanted. 



LAVENDER (Lavandula vera) is a native of 

 Southern Europe; known everywhere, and largely 



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