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They should always be exhibited in neat . bunches, and, in the 

 season, in a fresh green state, just as they have reached the 

 perfect condition for use. A dozen of good kinds for a collec- 

 tion are: 1. Basil, 2. Borage, 3. Fennel, 4. Hyssop, 5. Lavender, 

 6. Marigold, 7. Marjoram, 8. Mint, 9. Sage, 10. Savory, 11. 

 Sorrel, and 12. Thyme. As " dried herbs," most of them are 

 suitable for exhibition through the winter and spiing, and 

 when shown in first-rate condition they form a very interest- 

 ing exhibit. They are all easily grown in any friable soil in 

 good condition, and when exhibition samples are wanted they 

 are much improved by a little extra attention to manuring, 

 watering in dry weather, and supporting with stakes those 

 that require it. An excellent method of exhibiting a collec- 

 tion of them is to grow them specially for exhibition in pots. 

 Healthy young plants soon form nice specimens in suitable 

 sized pots when grown in an open compost of fibry loam, leaf- 

 mould, and crushed bones. Plunged in a sheltered border, the 

 plants will grow vigorously, and can be fed to any necessary 

 extent with liquid manure and rich surface dressings. A little 

 staking and regulating of those requiring it will make capital 

 specimens of them for exhibition. The points of merit in 

 green or dried herbs are : (1.) Good samples of each in perfect 

 condition ; (2.) flavovir and quality perfect of their kind ; and 

 (3.) kinds well selected and meritorious. 



