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weight, and they are much more grown in the United 

 States than in this country. 



HERBS. 



For home supplies herbs are in most demand in 

 a green state and in packing vegetables it is always 

 important to place small quantities in the basket for use 

 with other things. Mint is largely used in the spring, 

 and this to be good should be fresh and always obtained 

 from young plants, as these give a much stronger 

 growth. Sweet and Bush Basil are favourite herbs, 

 and like Mint find a ready sale in the market, but 

 they are not so readily forced as Mint, which is largely 

 grown in market gardens. Basil is a summer herb 

 but may be had in a dried state for winter supplies ; 

 it is not hardy in this country. Other herbs such as 

 Thyme, Marjoram, Sage and TarrJgon, should be cut 

 when nearly full grown, tied in small bunches and 

 hung up in a cool shed for use when dry. Parsley is 

 an evergreen and should be grown in quantities, being 

 always in season. Sown in the early spring and again 

 in August there will be a regular supply if not grown 

 too thickly. This is useful cut and dried at the end 

 of the summer. Other herbs such as Borage, Fennel, 

 Chives and Chervil are not required so much but 

 should be grown in small quantities. 



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