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rains which may precede. It is not unusual to see racemes 
three feet or more in length. The roots, in taste, are a 
counterpart of horse-radish. The foliage is not at all similar 
to Reseda odorata, and is said to be an excellent table salad. 
We hope every bee-keeper will give it a fair trial, Plant 
carly in the spring, in drills three feet apart, or in a hot-bed, 
and transplant; but the latter method is unnecessary, as it 
is perfectly hardy and will blossom quite soon enough, with 
but little care. Do not plant too thick. It blossoms the 
first. season. 
Fie. 88.—Motherwort. 
Motherwort cannot be too highly spoken of for a honey 
plant, and in the order of progress is destined to become very 
popular. Its blossoms make their appearance in July, and 
it remains constantly in bloom till frost, and its green leaves 
are among the first visible foliage in spring. The stalks are 
quite large and vigorous, and once well rooted, it blooms and 
thrives under very adverse circumstances. Like catnip, it is 
