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seeds which have an agreeable taste, and are used to 

 disguise and correct the griping qualities of medicines. 

 They are also extensively used in confectionery. Sow 

 early in the spring, and gather on a dry day, bruising 

 the stems and leaves as little as possible, as when injured 

 they have a disagreeable odor which they impart to the 

 -seed. 



Dandelion, Taraxacnin densleonis). Fr. Pissetilit. 

 — Ger. Loeu'etizahn. — Improved Ctcrled. — Those who 

 only know the Dandelion as the persistent weed of our 

 roadsides and lawns, know no more of its real value than 

 one who has only seen the poisonous wild parsnip or 

 carrot, knows of the value of these vegetables. The 

 improved variety tnakes one of the ea7-liest and best 

 greens in cultivation. For t-iis purpose, sow early in 

 the spring, on very warm, rich soil, in drills eighteen 

 inches apart ; thin the young plants to five inches in the 

 row, and cultivate well, and they will be fit for cutting 

 the next spring. It is also grown extensively for its 

 roots ; for this purpose, sow in September, and cultivate 

 well during the fall and the following season, and the 

 roots will be fit to dig in October. 



Dill, {^A. nethum graveolcns'). Fr. A neth. — Ger. Dill, 

 An annual, culti- 

 vated for its seeds 

 which have an 

 aromatic odor, 

 and a warm,pun- 



and is useful in asthma, and a favorite remedy in pul- 

 monary complaints, entering largely into the composi- 

 tion of cough syrups and lozenges. Will thrive in any 

 soil, but is stronger if grown on light, poor land. 



Hyssop, (HyssopHs o//icinalis). Fr. Hyssope.—G&r. 

 Isop. — A hardy perennial with an aromatic flavor, and^ 

 warm, pungent taste. It is a stimulant and expectorant, 

 and is used in asthma and chronic catarrh. The flow- 

 ering summits and leaves are the parts used. It likes a 

 dry, sandy soil, and the -plants should be thinned to 

 eighteen inches apart. 



Lavender, {Lavandula vera). Fr. Lavande. — Ger. 

 Wohlriechende spicke.—A hardy perennial, cultivated 

 for its fragrance. Its long flower spikes are used for the 

 distillation of lavender water, or are dried and used to 

 perfume linen. The flowers should be picked before 

 fading, and quickly dried. The plants are hardy, and. 

 easily raised. 



Pennyroyal, {Hedeoma pulegioides). Fr. Pouliot. 

 — Ger. Flochkraui. — Small, branching annual [herbs» 

 common in gravelly stubble-fields. It has a warm, pun- 

 gent, aromatic taste ; and an infusion of its leaves is- 

 stimulating, causing perspiration, and is beneficial ioi 

 colds and chills. Sow early in the spring, and when in. 

 flower, pull up by 

 the roots and dry 

 in the shade. This 



Dill. Horel 



gent taste. They are good for flatulence and colic in 

 infants, and are sometimes added to pickled cucumbers 

 to heighten the flavor. Sow early in spring, and keep 

 clear of weeds. 



Horehound, {Marrubium vulgare). Fr. Marrube. 

 — Ger, A ndorn. — A perennial herb with a strong, aro- 

 matic smell, and a bitter, pungent taste. It is a tonic, 



Hyssop. 



hound. Rue. 



is quite distinct from the Pennyroyal of Europe {Men^ 

 tha pulegiuni)^ but is the plant exclusively used and 

 known by this name in America. 



Rosemary, {Rosonarinus officinals). Fr. Romarin, 

 —Ger. Rosjnarin. — A hardy perennial w'th fragrant 

 odor, and a warm, aromatic, bitter taste. May be easily 

 raised from seed, but does not reach a size fit for use 

 until the second seasoa. The dried leaves deteriorate 

 r^idly by keeping. 



Rue, {Ruta graveolens). Fr. Rue. — Ger. Raute.—' 

 A hardy perennial with a peculiar smell. The leaves- 

 are bitter, and so acrid as to blister the skin. It is a 

 stimulant and anti-spasmodic, but must be used with 

 great caution, as its use sometimes results in serious 

 injury. It must not be suffered to run to seed, and does 

 best on poor soil. 



Saffron, {Cartkamtis tinctorius). Fr. Saffran. — 

 Ger. Saffran. — A hardy annual from Egypt, but which 

 has become naturalized in many parts of the country. 

 Cultivated for its flowers, which are used in dyeing and 

 to make the cosmetic powder called rouge ^ also, to adul- 

 terate the valuable European saffron, which is the flow- 

 er of the Croczis saiivus, and has strong medicinal 

 properties. Sow early, and gather the flowers before- 

 fading, drying them in the shade. 



Sage, {Salvia officinalis). Fr. Sauge. — Ger. Salbey. 

 — A hardy perennial, possessing some medicinal prop- 

 erties, but cultivated principally for use as a condiment. 



