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seed. These are used for food in many parts of tlie 

 world, and are also cultivated for the oil with which 

 they abound. It resembles that of olives, and is nearly 

 as good. The leaves abound in mucilage ; one or two 

 stirred in a pint of water, will form a bland mucila- 

 ginous drink very useful in cholera infantum, dysentery 

 and summer complaints generally. The leaves should be 

 freshly gathered, and enough may be added to make the 

 water ropy without affecting its color or taste. Give this 

 drink to the little sufferers in moderate quantity, and it will 

 afford great relief. 



Sow a row in April, on the edge of a plat or border, and 

 thin out as the plants require room. A few plants will 

 furnish all the leaves desired. 



Tanacetum Yulgare — Tansy. 



A perennial, a native of Europe, long cultivated in gar- 

 dens. It was formerly used to give flavor to puddings 

 and omelets. 



Its medical properties are tonic and stomachic. It is 

 also a vermifuge. It is much used as a domestic remedy 

 beneficial in dyspepsia, hysteria, arising from uterine 

 affections, aud in gout. It was formerly of very general 

 use in the preparation of alcoholic bitters. 



Divide the roots, and set out a few slips in autumn or 

 spring. After it is well rooted, be careful you do not get 

 too much of it. 



