nk of using it, and it is
just as useless and indiscreet for a young mother to attempt to use herbs
from the field without explicit directions for their preparation and
administration.

We give below a few important directions for gathering, keeping and
preparation of herbs, etc., for reference when using herbs not in this
list. Those in the list are explained under their respective headings.

Drying and Preserving Roots, Herbs, Barks, etc.--Gather herbs when the
weather is fine, when there is no dew upon them, when the flowers are in
full bloom or the seeds are ripening. By gathering the herbs yourself you
are assured of their being fresh although, if living in the city, you can
purchase them ready prepared in ounce packages for about five cents at any
drug store. Should you gather them yourself dry them in the shade, after
which they should be kept from exposure to the air by wrapping up in paper
or keeping in paper bags, tied and hung up in the attic or other dry
place. If hanging exposed in your home for a long time watch them that
moths do not gather in them and make their nests.

[Illustration: BLOODROOT]
[Illustration: ELDER FLOWERS]
[Illustration: PLEURISY ROOT]
[Illustration: SNAKE HEAD]
[Illustration: SENECA SNAKE ROOT]
[Illustration: GINSENG]
[Illustration: MANDRAKE OR MAY-APPLE]
[Illustration: WAHOO]
[Illustration: SCOURING RUSH]
[Illustration: BONESET]
[Illustration: ROCK ROSE]
[Illustration: TANSY]
[Illustration: BEARBERRY]
[Illustration: ST. JOHN'S WORT]
[Illustration: WORMWOOD]
[Illustration: TRUE CHAMOMILE]
[Illustration: INDIAN TOBACCO OR LOBELIA]
[Illustration: CANADA FLEABANE]
[Illustration: MARSH MARIGOLD]
[Illustration: AMERICAN WORMSEED]
[Illustration: ELECAMPANE]
[Illustration: MUSTARD]
[Illustration: PARTRIDGE BERRY]

[HERB DEPARTMENT 409]

Roots should be dug in the spring when the sap is rising if you wish to
make extract; or they may be gathered in autumn when they have ceased to
vegetate. To dry for winter use they should be sliced, dried and kept from
the air.

Barks should be stripped when the tree is in full leaf and dried in the
shade. The bark of the roots should be taken in the fall, when the sap has
descended.

Flowers and Seeds.--Flowers should be gathered when in full bloom and free
from the dew and should be kept from exposure to the air. Be sure that
seeds have fully matured; dry them also in a shady place and keep ready
for use.

Preparation of Herbs