CATNIP—Nepeta cataria (Perennial - 12 in.) The 
leaves of this plant are not only beloved by cats, 
but are also made into a soothing tea. 
CHERVIL—Anthriscus cerefolium (Annual - 8 in.) 
The leaves of this delightful anise-flavored plant 
may be used green or dried, as a garnish, or in 
salads and fines herbes. It likes partial shade. 
CHIVES—Allium schoenoprasum (Perennial - 12 in.) 
The leaves are used green in many dishes. They 
have all the virtues but none of the vices of onion.. 
CLARY—Salvia sclarea (Biennial - 3 ft.) This is a 
handsome plant of the sage family, with rather 
disagreeably aromatic leaves which are used for 
flavoring. The seeds were formerly used in the 
treatment of diseases of the eye. The plant self¬ 
sows readily. 
CORIANDER—Coriandrum sativum (Annual - 12 
in.) The seeds of this attractive plant are used for 
flavoring, and bees love the flowers. It will self¬ 
sow . 
CORNFLOWER—Centaurea cyansus (Annual-2 ft.) 
The blue flowers of the Batchelor’s Button are 
very attractive in a Pot-Pourri mixture. They 
should be gathered when they first open. 
GARDEN CRESS—Lepidium sativum (Annual - 8 
in.) The leaves and seeds are used in salads for 
their peppery flavor. Several sowings may be 
made in a season, as the plant matures very quick¬ 
ly. 
CUMIN—Cuminum cyminum (Annual - 1 ft.) The 
seeds are used to flavor cheese and bread, and are 
one of the many ingredients of curry powder. 
DILL—Anethum graveolens (Annual - 3 ft.) The 
leaves, flowers and seeds are used as condiments, 
while an oil is distilled from the whole plant for 
perfumes. Self-sows. 
ELECAMPANE—Inula helenium (Perennial - 4 ft.) 
The root is aromatic and is one of the herbs 
grown in old-fashioned gardens. 
FENNEL—Foeniculum vulgare (Annual - 2j4 ft.) 
The stems, leaves and seeds of this plant are eat¬ 
en, and are especially good with fish. 
