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CULINARY HERBS 



chicory and nasturtium flowers alone or resting 

 upon parsley or other delicate foliage. So much by 

 way of digression. 



PROPAGATION 



SEEDS 



Most herbs may be readily propagated by means 

 of seeds. Some, however, such as tarragon, which 

 does not produce seed, and several other perennial 

 kinds, are propagated by division, layers, or cuttings. 



Flat of Seedlings Ready to Be Transplanted 



In general, propagation by means of seed is consid- 

 ered most satisfactory. Since the seeds in many in- 

 stances are small or are slow to germinate, they are 

 usually sown in shallow boxes or seed pans. When 

 the seedlings are large enough to be handled they 

 are transplanted to small pots or somewhat deeper 

 flats or boxes, a couple of inches being allowed 

 between the plants. When conditions are favorable 



