D. M. FERRY & GO'S 



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PIMPINELLA ANISUM. 



Fr. Ants. ■ — Ger. Ants. 



This herb is an annual, a native of Egypt. It is cultivated for its seeds, 

 and its leaves, which are occasionally used as a garnish, and for seasoning. The 

 seeds have a fragrant, agreeable smell, and a sweetish, pleasant taste. They are 

 useful in weakness of the stomach and bowels, in dyspepsia and colic, and in 

 restoring the tone of the stomach generally. Sow where it is to stand, early in 

 Spring, in light soil, and thin out the plants to three inches apart. 



MELISSA OFFICINALIS. 



Fr. Melisse. — Ger. Melisse. 



A hardy perennial, native of Switzerland and the south of France. It has 

 an aromatic taste, and a grateful, fragrant smell, a little like lemons. It is used 

 in making balm tea, a grateful drink in fevers, and for forming a pleasant bever- 

 age, called balm wine. It is readily propagated, either by slips or by parting 

 the roots in Spring. Plant ten inches apart, giving plenty of water if diy. 



CARUM CARUI. 



Fr. Carvi. — Ger. Kummel. 



A biennial, native of England, and other countries of Europe. It is culti- 

 vated for its seeds, which are much used in confectionary, cakes, etc., and the 

 leaves are sometimes used in soupis. Medicinally, the seeds are used in an infu- 

 sion, for flatulence. Sow in Spring or Autumn, and thin so as to give the plants 

 a foot of room. The Autumn sowing will give seed the next season. 



