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Sage, Goininon {Salvia ojjicinalis). '\\w Icavos and tups arc used 

 eommonly in the seasoning of the stuffing for fowls and for dressings. 



Tarragon, True {Artemisia Dracunciilus) . The leaves, either fresh 

 or dried, are used for flavoring soups, pickles and vinegar. The finely 

 chopped fresh leaves add greatly to salads. 



Thyme {Thymus vulgaris). The leaves are used either fresh or 

 dried for flavorings. This is also a good edging plant for the garden. 



Medicinal Herbs 



Boneset {Eupalorium perfoliatum). Tea made from the Boneset 

 leaves is used for fever. 



Catnip {Nepeta Caiaria). It is a well established fact that cats 

 delight in rolhng among the leaves. The Catnip is said to be a good 

 bee pasture. 



Feverfew {Chrysanthemum Parthenium). This makes a good blood 

 tonic. 



Horehound {Marruhium vulgare). The leaves are used as a 

 remedy for colds, for dyspepsia, and also for their tonic effect. 



Hyssop {Hyssopus ojficinalis). The leaves and tops are used for 

 Hyssop tea. This plant is also grown as a pot plant. 



Rosemary {Rosmarinus ojjicinalis). Rosemary tea gives rehef to 

 headaches. 



Tansy {Tanacetum vulgare). Tansy tea is used against worms and 

 is generally used in bitters. 



Wormwood {Artemisia vulgaris). This is beneficial to poultry 

 and should therefore be planted in every poultry yard. 



Culture. All the herbs require a rather rich garden soil. If 

 they are being grown for their seeds, the branches should be cut when 

 the seed is ripe before it has a chance to fall away and scatter. When 

 dried properly the seed should be stored. The stems and leaves, if they 

 are to be dried, should be cut on a bright day when the leaves have 

 matured; then tied in small bundles, dried quickly in the shade, and 

 hung in paper bags in the attic until they are needed. They can also 

 be kept in mason jars or tight fitting boxes. The roots should be 

 washed thoroughly before drying. All the herbs except Lavender, 

 Rosemary, Thyme, Sage and Wormwood, which are of a shrubby 

 nature, should be cut back to a few inches from the ground and covered 

 with straw or leaves during the Winter. These few plants should be 

 cut to within 6 inches of the ground. All herbs need Winter protection. 



Propagation. Most herbs are easily raised from seed. Tarragon 

 is propagated by division of the roots. The seed should be sown 



