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America is becoming herb-conscious! Like their colonial 
ancestors, modern housewives are awakening to the fact 
that even ordinary food becomes more delicious and 
appetizing when given the subtle, intriguing flavor of the 
proper herb or herbs. 
Fresh herbs grown in one’s own dooryard are superior in 
flavor and fragrance; and only a very small plot of ground 
is needed to raise all the herbs needed for summer, with 
plenty left over to dry for winter use. 
Herb Favorites Easily Grown 
ANISE grows readily from seed sown outdoors in spring. 
It needs a warm sunny location. Thin the young plants to 
stand 8 to 12 inches apart. This herb has lacy leaves and 
heads of white flowers which mature into seeds—the part 
used for cooking. 
BALM, sometimes called “Lemon Balm”, has a lemony, 
mint-like scent and a sharp, refreshing lemon peel taste. 
The rough leaves are deep green in color. Balm grows 
readily from seed sown outdoors in spring. 
BASIL or SWEET BASIL is a bushy, tropical annual, 
easily grown from seed planted directly outdoors. The light 
yellow-green leaves and tender tips are spicy and flower- 
like in flavor and odor. The plants may well be potted for 
winter use. 
BORAGE is a rough-stemmed annual with clusters of 
lovely blue flowers and a faint flavor of cucumber. Sow the 
seeds outdoors in spring in a sunny exposure. Since this 
herb matures rapidly, several plantings could be made at 
intervals for fresh young leaves and blossoms all summer. 
The blossoms give a touch of pretty color when used with 
the leaves. 
CARAWAY will produce seeds the first year only in 
sections of the country where it can be planted very early; 
