1 1 6 Old Time Gardens 
Good herbes in the garden for agues that burn. 
That over strong heat to good temper turn.” 
Both still-room and simple-closet of a dame of 
the time of Queen Elizabeth or Queen Anne had 
Under the Garret Eaves of the Ward Homestead, Shrewsbury, 
Massachusetts. 
crowded shelves. Many an herb and root, unused 
to-day, was deemed then of sovereign worth. From 
a manuscript receipt book I have taken names of 
