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THE HERB-GARDEN 



that means 'joy of the mountains,' and of old 

 those who mourned then- loved ones were com- 

 forted if IMarjoram grew wild upon their graves. 

 It meant that those who had passed away were 

 happy. 



Tarragon is another Herb that loves warmth 

 and sunshine. Those who have it in their gardens 

 (and it is a positive duty to do so) can enjoy home- 

 made Vinaigre d'Estragon, which is excellent ; 

 also they will possess the one and only correct 

 flavouring for Sauce Tartare. It is as weU to 

 warn the cooks who have been given the key of 

 the Herb-garden to be cautious how they use 

 Tarragon. The taste is so strong and pecuhar, 

 and if a chance leaf finds its way into the bunch 

 of Sweet Herbs used for soup, great consternation 

 will result at dinner-time. 



Fennel immediately suggests boiled mackerel. 

 At one time Fennel sauce was de rigueur with it. 

 But is it now ? Fennel has fallen strangely from 

 its former high estate. Many a kitchen-garden 

 of these days knows it not. What would King 

 Edward 1. have said to such degenerate ways ? 

 He and his household consumed it at the rate of 

 eight and a half pounds for one month. The poor 

 used to eat it when hungry, and it made them 



