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GARDENING FOE THE SOUTH. 



MAE JOB AM. — {Origanum Onites, and 0. Marjorana.) 



There are four species, two of which are sufficient for 

 the garden. 



Pot Marjoram, 0. Onites, is a perennial Labiate plant 

 from Sicily. It is propagated generally by dividing the 

 roots early in the spring, and may be by seed. Plants 

 should be set in rows twelve inches apart, and ten inches 

 in the row, in a light, dry soil, and a warm situation. 



Sweet Marjoram, O. 31arjora?ia, is a tender biennial 

 commonly grown as an annual ; a native of Portugal, and 

 has been cultivated in England since 1573. It has small, 

 acute leaves, and flowers in small, close heads. Sow in a 

 slight hot-bed early in spring, and transplant when the 

 frosts are over into rows nine inches apart and six inches 

 asunder in the row ; or it may be sown in shallow drills 

 in the open air after the ground becomes warm. As the 

 seed is small, cover lightly with fine earth and thin out 

 the plants to the proper distance. The leaves, green or 

 dried, are used for seasoning soups, stuffings, etc. 



MARIGOLD, OR POT MARIGOLD. 



(Calendula officinalis.) 



A hardy annual, a native of France, Spain, and the 

 south of Europe. Its bright yellow flowers give it a place 

 in the flower-garden. A few plants only are needed by 

 any family. 



There are two varieties, the single and double; the 

 former of which is a little the higher flavored. Sow in 

 autumn or early in spring on a good mellow soil, in drills 

 one foot apart, or broadcast ; when the plants are up, thin 



