Table of Contents; A Dinner of Herbs Culinary Herbs Defined History Production of New Varieties Status and Uses Notable Instance of Uses Methods of Curing Drying and Storing Herbs as Garnishes Propagation, Seeds Cuttings Layers Division Transplanting Implements Location of Herb Garden The Soil and Its Preparation Cultivation Double Cropping Herb Relationships The Herb List: Angelica, Anise, Balm, Basil, Borage, Caraway, Catnip, Chervil, Chives, Clary, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, Finocchio, Fennel Flower, Hoarhound, Hyssop, Lavender, Lovage, Marigold, Marjoram, Mint, Parsley, Pennyroyal,...

This special re-print edition of M.G. Kain's book "Ginseng: Its Cultivation and Harvesting" contains a large amount of information on growing ginseng Written in 1899, included are details on growing and harvesting ginseng. Chapters include the History of Ginseng, Botany of Ginseng, Starting With Wild Roots, Starting With Seeds, Climate and Location, Soil, Preparation of the Ginseng Beds, Preparation of Permanent Beds, Planting Ginseng Seeds, Treatment of Seedlings, Protection of Beds, Manuring, Selection of Plants For Improvement, Cultivated Roots versus Wild Ginseng Roots, Preparation for...