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I>. M. V Kit It Y <1: CIVS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis). Fr., /Io¬ 
nian n. Ger., Rosmarirt .— A hardy perennial with fra¬ 
grant 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 season. The dried leaves deterior¬ 
ate rapidly by keeping. 
Hyssop. 
Rue (Rut a 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 (Cart/iamus tinc/orius). Fr., Safran. Ger., 
Saffiran . — A hardy annual from Egypt, but which has 
become naturalized in many parts of the country. Cul¬ 
tivated for its flowers, which are used in dyeing, and to 
make the cosmetic powder called rouge, also to adulter¬ 
ate the valuable European Saffron, which is the flower 
of the Crocus sativus , and has strong medicinal prop¬ 
erties. Sow early, and gather the leaves before fading, 
drying them in the shade. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Fr., Saugc. Ger., Sail’d. 
— A hardy perennial, possessing some medicinal prop¬ 
erties, 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, on very 
rich ground, cultivate often, and thin the plants to six¬ 
teen inches apart. Cut the leaves and tender shoots 
just as the plant is coming into flower, and dry quickly 
Sage. 
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 to the first. 
Sweet Basil (Ocymum basilica tn). Fr., Basilic. 
Ger., Basili/cum .—A hardy annual from the East 
Indies. The seeds and stems are used in flavoring soups 
and sauces, and have the flavor of cloves. 
Sweet Fennel ( And/ium feenicuium). Fr.,Eenouil. 
Ger., Fenchcl .— A hardy perennial. The leaves are 
largely used in Europe in soups, fish sauces, garnishes 
and salads, the seed being sometimes used in confec¬ 
tionery. Sow and cultivate like Anise. 
Sweet Marjoram ( Origanum marjoram). Fr., 
Marjolatne. Ger., Marjoram .— A perennial plant, 
but not hardy enough *to endure the winter in the 
North. The young, tender tops are used green for 
flavoring, or they may be dried for winter use. Sow in 
drills, as early as possible, and thin out the plants to ten 
inches. 
Summer Savory ( Saturej'a hortensis). Fr., Sar- 
r/etlt• annuelle. Ger., Bohnenkraut .— A hardy annual, 
the dried stems, leaves and flowers of which* are exten¬ 
sively used for flavoring, particularly in dressings and 
soups. Culture the same as that of Sweet Marjoram. 
Tansy (Tanacelum vulgare). Fr., 'J'anaisie . Ger., 
i Vtirm /era u t .—A hardy, perennial plant from Europe, 
but growing wild in many parts of the country. The 
leaves, when green, have a peculiar aromatic odor, 
which they lose in drying. Cultivated for its medicinal 
properties, which are those common to bitter herbs. 
Thyme. 
Tarragon ( Artemisia dracunculus). Fr., Estragon . 
Ger., Esdragon .— Used in salads to correct the coldness 
of the other herbs. Its leaves are excellent when pickled. 
Poor, dry soil is essential to produce it to perfection. 
To make Tarragon vinegar, the Tarragon should be 
gathered before it blossoms; remove the large stalks, 
using only the small and tender ones with the leaves ; 
pull the leaves and stalks to pieces, bruising or rubbing 
them with your hands. If you have bottles in which 
Chow-Chow came, put the Tarragon into them, and 
cover the leaves and stalks with vinegar. After it has 
stood for nine or ten weeks drain and strain, and put into 
small bottles ready for use in meat sauces, soups, etc. 
Thyme ( Thymus 7nt l gar is). Fr., Thym. Ger., 
Thymian . — This herb is perennial, and is both a me¬ 
dicinal and culinary plant. The young leaves and tops 
are used for soups, dressing and sauce, and a tea is 
made of the leaves, which is a grei^ remedy in nervous 
headache. Sow as early as the ground will permit. 
Wormwood (.Artemisia absinthium). Fr., Ab¬ 
sinthe. Ger., IVermuth. A perennial plant of strong 
and fragrant odor, and aromatic, but intensely bitter 
