HERBS CHIEFLY USED IN THE PAST loi 



was introduced from North America in 1629 ; four years 

 after the Essay on Gardens was first published), and if 

 their leaves have any fragrance, it must be of the faintest 

 possible description. Anyone, however, who passes 

 through a wood, towards evening, especially if it is a 

 mild and slightly damp day in October, may speedily 

 realise how true and admirable was this counsel given 

 by the Great Lord Chancellor. 



THE ARMS OF SAFFRON WALDEN. 



