BORAGE—Gurkenkraut, Borago officinalis. Family: Boraginaceae. 

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Uszs: Young leaves used in salads, and beverages. 
Flowers as a confection and garnish. Good bee 
forage. 
DescripTION: Rather coarse fat leaves are a sur- 
prising contrast to the exquisite heavenly-blue star 
flowers. which nod above them, The dense silvery 
pubescence makes clumps of pink and blue-flower- 
ing Borage appear from the distance to be sur- 
rounded by a lavender haze. The leaves used to be put in wine cups 
as a symbol of mirth and courage, as well as for their cool piquancy. 
CULTIVATION: So easy to grow from seed that, although it is an an- 
nual, Borage need be planted only once. Sturdy volunteers will provide 
blossoms until November and a new bed in the spring. 
Borage 
15 packet 
BURNET—Salad Burnet, Sanguisorba minor. Family: Rosaceae. 

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Uses: Cucumber-flavored leaves delightful in salads. 
DESCRIPTION: Charming rosettes of toothed leaves, 
varying in hue from blue-green to lime, stay  ver- 
dant all through the winter. The curious thimble- 
shaped blossoms are tipped with rosy, tufted stigmas 
and bearded with drooping, yellow or white fila- 
ments. A dainty, attractive plant for borders or 
any well-drained, sunny spot. 
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. 
Burnet 
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