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brown at the summit. Native of Peru ; cultivated both 

 in Europe and America for sake of the seeds (akenes) , 

 which yield a fine oil. Mice are very fond of the seeds, 

 and are sure to find them. Q. 



Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), i., e., 

 Giro-sole of the Italians ; Dwarf Sun Flower, and cor- 

 rupted into Jerusalem. Leaves oval and rough ; flowers 

 small ; roots tuberous, afford good food for cattle. Also 

 used as potatoes, but contain much less farina. Native 

 of Brazil, but cultivated both in Europe and the United 

 States. 2f. 



The Cardoon (De Candolle) is a variety, also culti- 

 vated for the thick, fleshy petioles and ribs of leaves, 

 rendered white by blanching, after the manner practiced 

 with celery. If. 



The Roman CJiamomile (Anthemis nobilis, C. Oflfici- 

 nalis). Stem diffuse, branching, shaggy, runs along the 

 ground; leaflets or divisions linear, lanceolate, much- 

 toothed, downy. Flower rays white ; disk yellow. Has 

 a pleasant, aromatic odor ; tastes very bitter. Used as a 

 specific in cramp. Grows in the south of Europe, but 

 is also cultivated in gardens. 



Common or Field Chamomile (A. arvensis) much 

 resembles the foregoing. 2. 



Yarrow (Millefolium Achillea), so named because its 

 virtues are said to have been discovered by Achilles. 

 Stem upright, either simple or branching towards the top. 

 Leaves finely dissected, feathered, from whence its name 

 Millefoil, feathery ; flowers white. Grows everywhere, in 

 pastures, fence rows, etc. The flowers have a pleasant 

 aromatic odor, but are harsh and bitter to the taste ; 

 somewhat astringent ; quite popular as a tonic. 1C . 



Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). Leaves gray- 



