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MY GARDEN. 



thyme is propagated by cuttings, and is the best variety. The crop 

 should be cut in summer, and hung up to dry for winter use. 



We grow Borage (Borago officinalis, fig. 188) for two reasons: first 

 because it has a beautiful flower, and secondly because it imparts a 



FIG. 188. Borage. 



FIG. 189. Marigold. 



pleasant flavour to claret-cup, which is a very desirable drink in the 

 height of summer. It is propagated by seed, and comes up spon- 

 taneously every year. 



Marigolds (Calendula officinalis, fig. 189) are employed in broths and 



soups, especially abroad, but I never 

 saw them so used. The plant is only 

 grown with us for its flower, but 

 the flowers are said to be dried and 

 sold as an article of commerce in 

 Holland. 



We do not grow either Aniseed 

 (Pimpinella Anistim), Coriander-seed 

 (Coriandrum sativum\ or Caraway 

 (Carnm Carui). Angelica (Archan- 



FIG. 190. - Angelica. / . rr j r \ i 



gchca officinahs, fig. 190) is much 



used in a crystallized state for confectionery, and there are very few 

 parties where it does not appear at table. The leaf-stalks are used 

 in spring when young and tender. The plant grows very freely, and 

 is very handsome ; but we never make use of it, as in fact only a 

 skilled confectioner can preserve it. It is propagated by seed, which 

 should be sown as soon as it is ripe, in August. It sows itself 

 spontaneously. 



