Publisher:  Garden City, NY: Doubleday 1952
  First Edition

From allspice and angelica to turmeric and woodruff, the author describes all of the hers and spices in general use, giving their botanical names and characteristis, their histories and superstitions and legends, uses in foods and how each is cultivated and harvested. Also gives uses as seasonings, uses in the household, directions for preparing lotions, scents, sachets, and fragrant moth preventatives, etc~

If You are an Herb and Spice lover and desire to grow your own than this is the book for you~

Very nice publisher’s hardcover; vertically divided boards in green and gray. Spotless interior. Please see photos, enlarge and email with any questions. Thanks for looking.

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