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following is a list of such plants as are generally denominated Medicinal Herbs, and which are found to be more or less wanted in most families. We therefore give a short description of them, and the purposes for which they are most commonly used. They may, in most instances, be very easily cultivated. The soil for growing the greater part should be light and dry, but that of a poorer description is more suitable for some, as Lavender, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Wormwood, and a few others; and if planted in a rich, moist soil, much of their aromatic quality flies off, and they are rendered less capable of withstanding any severe weather.

Is a native of the northern parts of Europe, and has been long cultivated. It is biennial, and propagated from its seeds, which are to be sown as soon as gathered, in August, in a moist situation; and when the plants are about six inches high, they must be transplanted to a similar soil, about three feet apart. The plants will last many years, provided they are not allowed to run to seed. The flowering stems should be cut down when a few inches high. The stalks of Angelica were formerly blanched, and eaten as Celery, but they are now only