Coriandre. Koriander.

No. 534. - Coriander is a hardy, annual, aromatic plant, that is cultivated for its seeds, which have an agreeable taste, and are used by confectioners and distillers, and by druggists to disguise the taste of medicine. When young, the leaves are used the same as chervil.

Culture

No. 535. - Sow them early in spring. When gathering them for the seeds, care should be taken not to bruise the stems or leaves, as when bruised they have a disagreeable odor, which is imparted to the seeds. They should be gathered on a dry day.