Tanaisie Barbodine. Frauenmunzz.

No. 601. - Costmary is a hardy perennial plant with a creeping root, and an erect, branching stem from two to three feet in height. The radical leaves, which are produced on long footstalks, are oval, serrated and of a grayish color. These of the stalks are smaller than the radical ones but similar in form. The plant has a soft, agreeable odor, and is sometimes used as a pot herb for flavoring soups. The leaves are used in salads and also for flavoring ale or beer.

Culture

No. 602. - Costmary may be cultivated in almost any soil. It is generally propagated by dividing the roots, which increase rapidly. It should be planted in spring or autumn. Set them two feet apart in each direction.