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GARDENING FOR THE SOUTH. 



Chamomile; (Anthemis nobilis,) is a hardy, Composite- 

 flowered perennial, a native of England, cultivated for its 

 flowers, which have a bitter, aromatic taste, and are in 

 small doses a useful tonic, but given largely, act as an 

 emetic. An infusion of them improves digestion and 

 gives tone to the disordered stomach. The flowers are 

 sometimes chewed as a substitute for tobacco. 



It is best propagated by dividing the roots in spring. 

 Keep the ground free from weeds. Plant nine inches 

 apart. As to varieties, the single-flowered has the most 

 virtue, but the double-flowered is most cultivated, from its 

 greater productiveness. 



Clary, (Salvia sclarea,) is a Labiate-flowered biennial 

 from Italy. The leaves of this plant were formerly used 

 in soups, and its flowers are now made use of in a fer- 

 mented wine. 



The medicinal virtues of the plant are cordial and as- 

 tringent, and it is used either in its fresh or dried state. 

 For propagation and culture, see " Sage," which belongs 

 to the same genus. Clary, however, must be yearly 

 renewed by fresh sowing. Thin the plants to 15 inches 

 apart each way. 



Coriander, ( Coriandrum sativum,) is an Umbelliferous 

 annual from the East, and also grows naturally in the 

 south of Europe. Some like its tender leaves for soups 

 and salads, but it is raised mostly for its seeds, which 

 have a pleasant aromatic taste, though the smell is dis- 

 agreeable. Coriander seed is carminative and stomachic. 

 It is often used to disguise the taste of medicines, but it is 

 principally employed in confectionery. 



Sow the seed in spring or autumn, where they are to 

 remain", in drills twelve inches apart. Thin the plants to 

 four inches, and keep free from weeds. 



Dill, (Anethum graveolens,) belongs to the same genus 

 with Fennel, and is a biennial, Umbelliferous plant, a 



