ANISS 
prtn I A MHC D ( Coriandrum sativum ) . A 
\^v-JlvI/\l^L/I-.Iv hardy annual cultivated for 
its seed which has an agreeable taste and is used in 
confectionery and to disguise the taste of medicine. 
Gather on a dry day, bruising the stems and leaves 
as little as possible, for when injured they have a 
disagreeable odor which they impart to the seed. 
nil I (Anelhumgraveolens.) An annual, culti- 
LJli-dlmt vattd for its seed which has an aromatic 
odor and a warm, pungent taste. It is good (or 
flatulence and colic in infants. It is sometimes 
added to cucumbers to heighten the flavor. 
HERBS 
A Ajicr ( Pimp well a Anisum). An annual 
/VlliOJEj herb cultivated principally for its 
seeds which have a fragrant, agreeable smell 
and pleasant taste; used medicinally for various 
purposes. The leaves are sometimes used for 
garnishing and flavoring. 
A ("* |7 (Borago officinalis) A hardy 
annual used as a pot herb 
and for bee pasturage. The bruised leaves 
immersed in water give it an agreeable flavor. 
r* ADA W A Y ( Car urn carui.) Culti- 
VV r\. 1 vated for its seed which 
is used in confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves 
are sometimes used in soups. If sown early in 
August the plants will give a fair crop of seed 
the next season, but when sown in the spring 
will not generally seed until the next year. 
FENNEL, SWEET 
( Faeniculum offici- 
— , — - naif . ) A hardy per- 
ennial. The leaves are largely used in soups, fish 
sauces, garnishings and salads. The seed is some- 
times used in confectionery. 
HOREHOUND 
( Marrubium vulgar e.) 
_ _ A perennial herb with 
a strong, aromatic smell and a bitter, pungent taste. 
It is a tonic and enters largely into the composition 
of cough syrups and lozenges. _ Will thrive in any 
soil but is stronger if grown on light, poor land. 
UVQQHP (Hyssopus officinalis). A hardy 
11 I OOUl perennial with an aromatic flavor 
and a warm, pungent taste. It is a stimulant and , _ 
expectorant and is used in asthma and chronic catarrh. The flowering 
summits and leaves are the parts used. 
MARJORAM, SWEET 
C A CCOHNI ( Carlhamus tinctorius) A hardy 
r Ixvyil annual from Egypt, that has be- 
come naturalized in many parts of the country. 
Cultivated for its flowers which are used in dyeing 
and to make cosmetic powder called rouge. 
A hardy perennial possessing some 
OAUL medicinal properties, but cultivated 
principally for use as a condiment; it being used 
more extensively than any other herb for flavoring 
and dressing. Sow early in spring (four to five 
pounds per acre in drills) on very rich ground, 
cultivate often and thin the plants to sixteen inchef 
apart. Cut the leaves and tender shoots just as the 
plant is coming into flowers, and dry quickly in the 
shade. The plants will survive the winter and may 
be divided. If this is done they will give a second 
crop superior in quality. 
SUMMER SAVORY hortensis.) 
A hardy annual, the dry stems, leaves and flowers 
of which- are extensively used for flavoring, particu- 
larly in dressings and soups. 
»t'|_|Y']V4|7 ( Thymus vulgaris.) This herb is 
summer savory 1 ll I iVIIL perennial, and is both a medicinal 
and culinary plant. The young leaves and tops are 
used for soups, dressings and sauce- a tea is made from the leaves which 
is a good remedy in nervous headache. Sow early as the ground will 
permit. 
A hardy perennial, growing 
Hat' 
LAVENDER I. is used ill the distillation of 
lavender water or dried and used to perfume linen. It should be picked 
before it becomes dry and hard and dried quickly. 
MARJORAM, SWEET plan? I>ut not hardy enough to endure 
the winter of the north. The young tender tops are used green for flavor- 
ing. or they may be dried for winter use. 
ll/AD H/IUZ nnn ( Artemisia absinthium.) A perennial plant of 
W JwJIxlVl W kJvJU strong and fragrant odor and aromatic, but in- 
tensely bitteritaste. The leaves are used as a tonic and vermifuge and as 
a dressing for fresh bruises. It may be raised from seed, propagating by 
cutting or dividing the roots. A dry, poor soil is best adapted to bring out 
the peculiar virtues of this plant. 
SEED REQUISITE TO PRODUCE A GIVEN NUMBER OF PLANTS AND SOW AN ACRE 
Per acre 
Asparagus 1 oz. to 200 plants. 5 to 6 lbs. 
Beans, Dwarf, in hills 2 lb. to 200 ft. drill. 60 lbs. 
Beans, Pole, in hills \ lb. to 75 hills. 
Beet, Garden or Sugar \ oz. to 50 ft. drill. 5 to 6 lbs. 
Per acre 
n a ts 2 to 3 bu. 
Onion, in drills 1 oz- to 100 ft. drill. 4 to 5 i lbs. 
Onion Sets, for planting 1 lb. to 40 ft. drill. 8 to 12 bu. 
Orchard, Red Top and Blue Grass •••••• 1 to 1 bu. 
Buckwheat, broadcast ^ to T } £ u * 
Parsnip 1 oz. to 200 ft. drill. 5 to 6 lbs. 
Peas 2 to 3^ bu. 
Cabbage, for transplanting 1 oz. to 2,000 plants. V\ lb. 
Cauliflower, for transplanting 1 oz. to 2,000 plants. *4 lb. 
Carrot 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill. 2 to 3 lbs. 
Celery, for transplanting \ o/. to 4,000 plants. lb. 
Potatoes, in hills or drills, cut , 
tubers 6 
Potatoes, cut to single eyes ••••••• , , ° t0 ® ,? u - 
Pumpkin 1 oz. to 15 lulls.... l'A to 2 lbs. 
Radish 1 oz. to 150 ft. drill. 8 to 10 lbs. 
Corn, Sweet 1 lb. to 100 hills.. 12 to 15 lbs. 
Corn, fodder in drills Vi to 1 bu. 
Cow Peas 1 to \ l /i bu. 
Chicory 1 oz. to 100 ft. drills. 2 to 3 lbs. 
IjJ, ’ 1 to l}i btl. 
Salsify 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill. 8 lbs. 
Spina-h 1 oz. to 100 ft. drill. 10 to 12 lbs. 
Squash, bush, in hills 1 oz. to 30 hills 5 to 6 lbs. 
Squash, vine in hills 1 oz. to 20 hills. ... 3 to 4 lbs. 
Sudan Grass 8 to 20 bs. 
Cucumber, in hills 1 oz. to 100 hills.... 2 to 3 lbs. 
Japanese Millet 12 to 20 lbs. 
Tomato', for transplanting 1 oz. to 1,500 plants. lb. 
Turnip, garden 1 oz. to 200 ft. drill. 1 to 2 lbs. 
Lucerne, Broadcast 15 to 20 lbs. 
Mangel Wurzel, in drills 4 to 5 lbs. 
Melon, Musk, in hills 1 oz. to 100 hills... . 2 to 3 lbs. 
Melon, Water, in hills 1 oz. to 25 hills. .. . 1 V to 2 lbs. 
Wheat, broadcast 2 to 2 Vi bu. 
Wheat, in drills 1 /4 ^ ^ U ’ 
Timothy } whcn sown togethcr .: 7 lbs. 
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