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seeds which have an agreeable taste, and arc used to 
disguise and correct the griping qualities of medicines. 
They arc 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, Taraxacum denslconts). Fr. Pissenlit. 
—Ger. I.gewenzahn.—Improved Curled. —1 hose 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 makes one of the earliest 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 nethumgra'-- 
•is). 
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, (Hyssopus officinalis). Fr. llyssope.— Ger. 
/sop.— 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. 
Wohlriecltende 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. 
PennyroyaJ, (// edcoma pulegioides). Fr. Pouliot . 
_Ger. Flochkraut. —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 in 
colds and chills. Sow early in the spring, and when in 
flower, pull up by 
the roots and dry 
in the shade. 'I his 
Horehound. 
Rue. 
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 7 >ulgare). hr. Alarrube. 
—Ger . Andorn. —A perennial herb with a strong, aro¬ 
matic smell, and a bitter, pungent taste. It is a tonic, 
Hyssop. 
is quite distinct from the Pennyroyal of Europe (Men~ 
tha pulegium ), but is the plant exclusively used and 
known by this name in America. 
Rosemary, ( Roscmarinus officinals). Fr. Romarin. 
— Ger. Rosmarin.— A hardy perennial w’th fragrant 
odor, and a warm, aromatic, bitter haste. May be easily 
raised from seed, but does not reach a size fit for use 
until the second season. The dried leaves deteriorate 
rapidly.by keeping. 
Rue, {Ruta gravcolcns). Fr. Rue. —Ger. Rautc .— 
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 docs 
best on poor soil. 
Saffron, ( Carthavius 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 dy*ng and 
to make the cosmetic pow der called rouge , also, to adul¬ 
terate the valuable European saffron, which is the flow¬ 
er of the Crocus sativus , and has strong medicinal 
properties. Sow early, and gather the flowers before 
fading, drying them in the shade. 
Sage, {Salvia officinalis). Fr. Saugc. —Ger. Salbey. 
—A hardy perennial, possessing some medicinal prop¬ 
erties, but cultivated principally for use as a condiment. 
