108 A LITTLE BOOK OF PERENNIALS 



Uses. Since they grow and bloom so freely, their uses are many. 

 About the most attractive way of growing them is to let them naturalize 

 themselves along woodland paths, along streams or moist banks. 

 They are excellent for the border or to plant among shrubbery. The 

 flowers are used for cutting purposes. 



Culture. The Day Lihes are easy to grow, thriving equally well 

 in full sunlight as in partial shade. In fact they can be planted any- 

 where and they will take care of themselves. It is best to divide the 

 clumps every two years, although they are often left for four or five 

 years. They do not need any protection during the Winter. 



Propagation. They are easily propagated by division of the 

 root stocks. 



Herbs 



The home gardener can derive a genuine pleasure in growing 

 herbs when they supply so many of one's wants. This is especially 

 true of a housewife who has her own kitchen garden. 



Culinary Herbs 



Borage {Borago officinalis). The large leaves have a fragrant odor 

 and add greatly when served with Lettuce in salads. The leaves are 

 sometimes boiled Hke Spinach. The flowers are used in cool drinks 

 and they also attract the bees. 



Burnet {Sanguisorha canadensis). The leaves are used in cool 

 drinks and in flavoring soups and salads. 



Difl {Anethum graveolens). The seeds have a pungent odor. Used 

 for flavoring vinegar to make "difl pickles." 



Fennel, Florence {Fceniculum duke). The leaf-stalks at the base 

 of the stem are very large. These are fine in salads, the sweet flavor 

 somewhat resembling that of Celery. 



Fennel, Sweet {Foeniculum vulgare). The leaves are beautiful for 

 garnishes; are also boiled in fish sauces. 



Lavender (Lavandula vera). The leaves and flowers have a de- 

 lightful perfume and a small bag of the dried flowers gives the flnen a 

 delicate perfume. Oils are also made from the true lavender. 



Marjoram, Sweet [Origanum Majorana) The leaves and shoots 

 are used for seasoning and are also dried for Winter use. 



Mint {Mentha piperita). The leaves and stems are used for flavor- 

 ing and for the distiUation of essence of peppermint. 



