a Little Patch 
PARSLEY with its rich dark green leaves needs little 
description, it is so well known. Some of the new moss 
curled varieties are unusually attractive. The seed germi- 
nates slowly. Sow in spring outdoors in partial shade, if 
possible, and in rich garden soil. Or, sow the seed indoors 
and transplant later. If the leaves are cut off when the 
plants are about three inches tall, the new growth will be 
brighter and better curled. 

ROSEMARY has a sweet fragrant scent suggestive of 
“nutmeg and pine needles” to some people. The flavor is 
warm and pungent. The leaves are green above and light 
gray-green beneath; the loose flower clusters are pale blue. 
Plant the seed outdoors in spring. 
SAGE of the well-known garden variety is a shrubby 
| gray-leaved plant with blue flowers. The plants when 
| thinned should stand at least 12 inches apart. The young 
stems with their tender leaves ay be cut twice during the 
growing season. 
SUMMER SAVORY is an erect bushy plant of small 
size. It grows readily from seed planted outdoors in spring. 
The young tender leaves are the part used. They may be 
cut for drying about midsummer. 
SWEET FENNEL has stems that are tender and shin- 
ing and may be eaten like celery. The feathery leaves are 
attractive. Seeds, leaves, and tender stems are all used for 
their very distinctive flavor. Sow the seed outdoors in 
spring and thin the plants to 18 inches apart. 
SWEET MARJORAM is a bushy little plant with soft 
foliage and purple flowers in hop-like heads. Sow the seeds 
in early spring. The leaves are used fresh and dried, and the 


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