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* CARAWAY.—(carum carut.) 
This is a biennial plant and is cultivated chiefly for its seed. 
They are used for flavoring cakes, &¢., and form a carminative dis- 
tilled water. The leaves are used as an ingredient in salads. 
The roots are said to be superior in flavor to those of the Parsnip. 
May be propagated from suckers. 
CHAMOMILE.*—(anruEmis NOBILIS. ) 
This is a medicinal plant of great utility. The flowers should 
be gathered before they begin to fade, and when they are perfectly 
free from moisture. Spread in a shady place to dry, and place in 
paper bags. This herb delights in a poor, sandy soil, and may 
be readily propagated by divisions of the root. 
CORIANDER.—(coRIANDRUM SATIVUM. ) 
The leaves of this plant are strongly scented. The seed, which 
are slightly aromatic, are used medicinally, in culinary purposes 
as a sweatmeat, and for seasoning various drinks. . May be pro- 
pagated from suckers. 
DILL.*—(ANETHUM GRAVEOLENS. ) 
The seed of this plant are used in medicine as carminatives. 
The leaves are used in soups, &c. When once established, an 
abundance of young plants may be had every spring. May be 
propagated from cuttings and suckers. 
ELECAMPANE.*—(INULA HELENIUM.) 
This is purely a medicinal plant, and is cultivated for its roots, 
which, when dried and made into a tea, is an excellent remedy for 
colds. A moist and shady position is essential to its culture. May 
be propagated by dividing the roots. 
