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Extra Early ll^liite French, or W^liite Egg Turnip. This 

 is a lately introduced variety ; is said to be very early, tender and crisp. 

 The shape of it is oblong, resembling an egg. Having tried it, I found 

 it as represented, ciuickly growing, tender and sweet. It will never be- 

 come a favorite market variety, as only flat kinds sell well in this 

 market. It has to be pulled up soon, as it becomes pithy shortly after 

 attaining maturity. 



Improved Purple Top Euta Baga 



SWEET AND MEDICINAL HEEBS. 



Some of these possess culinary as well as medicinal properties. 

 Should be found in every garden. Ground where they are to be sown 

 should be well prepared and pulverized. Some of them have very fine 

 seed, and it is only necessary, after the seed is sown, to press the ground 

 with the back of the spade ; if covered too deep they cannot come up. 

 Early spring is the best time to sow them— some, such as Sage, Eose- 

 mary. Lavender and Basil, are best sown in a frame and afterwards 

 transplanted into the garden. 



Anise, Pimpinellc Anif^um. 



Balm, Melisse Offlcinalu. 



Basil, large and small leaved, Ocymum Ba^iliciim. 



Bene, Sesamum Orientale. 



Borage, Borago OfficinalU. 



Caraway, Carum Carni. 



Dill, Anethum Gj^aveolens. 



Fennel, sweet, Anethum Foeniculum. 



Lavender, Lavendula Vera. 



Majoram, sweet, Origanum 2Iayoram.. 



Pot Marigold, Calendula Officinalis. 



Rosemary, Bosemarij Officinalis. 



Rue, FiUta Graveolens. 



Sage, Salvia Officinalis. 



Summer Savory, Satureja Hortensi^. 



Thyme, Thifmas Vulgaris. 



Wormwood' AiHemisia Absint]iinm. 



