Sicilian
Oregano
An excellent
culinary variety
that grows
into a sturdy
bushy plant with an upright growth habit. Easy and reliable. The
flavor is sweeter than the Greek types, and resembles marjoram. Spreads
to form a clump 2–4 feet in diameter. Has tall white flowers in
early
summer. Cut back
after
flowering and new
growth will come from the base.
Marjoram
Sweet spicy flavor.
Pale
green
leaves with white
flowers
producing seed
clusters
like knots. Marjoram grows to a bushy 12", and produces its
best tasting
leaves
right before it blooms.
It
has an oregano-like flavor,
but
sweeter, and goes well
with
eggs, all kinds of meat, soups or vegetables.
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Rosemary
In the
past, rosemary was
carried by
mourners at funerals
as a symbol of
remembrance,
and by brides
at their weddings,
as a symbol of
fidelity.
Greek
scholars wore
garlands of
rosemary when
they were
taking
examinations to improve
their memories
and
concentration.
French Tarragon
The
true tarragon and one of
the
finest culinary herbs.
Aromatic,
fragrant leaves are
used
in many dishes, salad
dressings,
fish and vegetables.
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Winter Savory
Strongly
flavored deep greenleaves
with slightly creeping
habit. Very good in bean
dishes. Also good
with
strong-tasting vegetabledishes
like brussel
sprouts, turnips
and cabbage,
and when cooked with
them keeps down
the
strong ordor.
Golden Oregano
An ornamental
ground-cover variety that forms a tight
mat
of golden leaves, with
the
brightest color appearing
during
the cooler months.
Has
some oregano scent, but
is
not really a culinary
variety.
Make a beautiful
bright
plash in the garden.
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