Camomille. Camomile.

No. 482. - The single and double flowering Chamomile are propagated by slips, with a few of the small roots attached, both kinds being claimed as hardy perennials. In the Northern States the plants are frequently destroyed by severe frost. The single Chamomile, though considered more efficacious for medicinal purposes, is not cultivated as much as the double flowering variety. They may be grown from leaves or slips. The leaves, when cut fine and burned, emit a peculiar, pungent odor. The flowers, which are the parts generally used, are in. high repute, both in the popular and scientific materia medica, and give out their properties by infusion in either water or alcohol. The flowers are also used in the manufacture of bitter beer, and along with wormwood are used to a certain extent as a substitute for hops. It is considered a safe bitter and tonic, though strong infusions, when taken warm, act sometimes as an emetic.

Culture

No. 483. - Chamomile flourishes best in light poor soil, and is generally propagated by dividing the roots and setting them in rows that are a foot apart with the plants ten inches from each other. They grow fast and soon entirely cover the ground.