CULTIVATION: Sow seed early in the spring or fall. Transplant only 
when young. Self-sown seedlings may be set out, at least a foot apart, 
to take the place of old plants which may die off. 
CARAWAY—Carum carvi. Family: Umbelliferae. 
Uses: Seeds used on rye bread, cookies and to 
flavor liqueurs. 
Description: The first year Caraway makes only 
a low feathery green mound, similar to carrot tops. 
In May of the second year, two or three-foot tall 
flowering spikes shoot up, topped with shining 
white umbels of miniature flowers. After the 
seeds ripen the plant dies. 
CULTIVATION: Seed may be sown from early 
spring to mid-August. Spring sowings, however, 
produce the thriftiest plants. Keep cultivated, 
weeded and thin plants to stand about eighteen inches apart. It is 
possible but not advisable to transplant small seedlings. The best plants 
are those seeded where they are to remain. 

CATNIP—Nepeta cataria. Family: Labiatae. 
Uses: The dried leaves are used in a healthful tea. Aro- 
matic scent of the whole plant is fascinating to cats. 
Description: Perennial three foot tall herb with downy 
heart-shaped leaves. Flowers in densely whorled spikes 
of pinkish lavender. 
CULTIVATION: Easily grown from seed sown in the 
spring. Withstands a dry sunny location better than 
most mints. Cut back seed heads for second flowering. 
Self-sows readily and requires no attention to thrive for 
many years. 
CHAMOMILE—Roman Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis. Family: Com- 
positae. 
Uses: Dried blossoms make a soothing amber tea. An infusion of 
Chamomile is a brightening rinse for blond and light brown hair. 
According to an old belief, Chamomile plants increased the health of 
the garden. If a plant was drooping and sickly, placing a Chamomile 
plant near it was sure to revive it. 
DescripTIon: Bright green, finely-cut tufts of leaves. White-rayed 
yellow, daisy-like blossoms are born on erect, leafless foot-high stems. 
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