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Guizotia oleifera, Candolle. 



India and probably also Abyssinia. The B-amtil oil is 

 pressed from the seeds of this annual herb, which 

 vields its crop in three months. The oil is much used 

 like Sesamuur oil, as well for culinary as technic pur- 

 poses. 



Hedeoma pulegioides, Persoon. 



The Pennyroyal of North America. An annual herb of 

 aromatic taste, employed in medicine. 



Hedysarum coronarium, L.* 



The Soola Clover. South Europe. One of the best of 

 perennial fodder-herbs. It carries with it also the recom- 

 mendation of being extremely handsome. 



Helianthus animus, L.* 



The Sunflower. Peru. This tall showy and large-flowered 

 annual is not without industrial importance. As much as 

 50 bushels of seeds or rather seed-like nutlets have been 

 obtained from an acre under very favorable circumstances, 

 and as much as 50 gallons of oil can be pressed from such a 

 crop. The latter can be used not only for machinery, but 

 even as one of the best for the table. Otherwise the seeds 

 afford an excellent fodder for fowl. The stalks furnish a 

 good textile fibre and the blossoms yield a brilliant lasting 

 yellow dye. About 6 lbs. of seeds are required for an acre. 

 The plant likes calcareous soil. Several allied North 

 American species deserve perhaps rural culture. The 

 return from a Sunflower field is attained within a few 

 months. 



Helianthus tuberosus, L. 



Brazil. Sunflower Artichoke. Inappropriately passing 

 under the name Jerusalem Artichoke. The tubers are 

 saccharine and serve culinary purposes. The stem is rich 

 in textile fibre. The percentage of crystalline sugar is 

 largest during the cold season, namely 5-6/100. During 

 the summer the starch-like Inulin prevails. This plant 

 can only be brought to full perfection in a soil rich in 

 potash. 



