422 OLERACEOUS PLANTS. 



length in the earth, in a moist, shady situation ; when well 

 rooted, transplant as directed for seedlings. The roots may- 

 be divided in spring or autumn. 



Use. It is sometimes employed, like other pot-herbs, for 

 flavoring meats and soups. It is used in the manufacture of 

 " eau de Cologne," and its flowers and calyxes form a prin- 

 cipal ingredient in the distillation of " Hungary Water." 

 Infusions of the leaves are made in some drinks, and the 

 young stems are used as a garnish. 



There are four varieties, as follow : 



Common or Leaves narrow, rounded at the ends, the 

 Green- 

 leaved. upper and under surface green ; the flowers are 



comparatively large, and deep-colored. 



The plant is of spreading habit, and in all its parts is 

 more strongly aromatic than the Narrow-leaved. It is 

 decidedly the best sort for cultivation. 



Gold-striped. A variety of the Common or Green-leaved, 

 with foliage striped, or variegated with yellow. 



This and the Silver-leaved are generally cultivated as orna- 

 mental plants. The Gold-striped is much the hardier sort, 

 and will succeed in any locality where the Common Green- 

 leaved is cultivated. 



Narrow- The plants of this variety are smaller and 



less branched than those of the Common or 

 Green-leaved, and are also less fragrant ; the leaves are 

 hoary beneath, and the flowers are smaller and of a paler 

 color. 



It is used in all the forms of the Common or Green-leaved, 

 but is less esteemed. 



Common or 



