Compiled By:
Suzanne DeMuth
Alternative Farming
Systems Information Center, Information Centers Branch
National Agricultural Library, Agricultural Research Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture
Beltsville, Maryland 20705-2351
See also:
Growing Herbs: Selected Information Sources, 1996-2003. Compiled and annotated by Rebecca Mazur, Research and Reader Services, National Agricultural Library. April 2004. http://www.nal.usda.gov/ref/herbs.html
Growing for the Medicinal Herb Market Selected Sources and Resources. Compiled and annotated by Suzanne DeMuth and Mary Gold, Alternative Farming Systems Information Center, National Agricultural Library. February 1998. http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/AFSIC_pubs/mherb.htm
What is an "herb"? The term itself comes from the Latin, "herba," meaning green crops. It originally referred to virtually all plants, cultivated and wild, and especially to their green and succulent parts. Today, the term has two distinct meanings. To the botanist, an herb is a non-woody plant that dies back to the ground in winter, hence "herbaceous." Herb is also used widely to mean any plant, or part derived from it, that has or once had useful properties beyond garden ornament. At the National Herb Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum, for instance, herb is defined broadly to mean just about any plant except vegetables, grains for food or forage, or plants used only to beautify the garden.
This publication deals with "herbs" in the second sense, as plants used for flavoring foods and beverages, for medicines, cosmetics, dyes, and perfumes, and for other household and economic uses. These "useful" plants include many types of vegetation, including the herbaceous, flowering plants that come especially to mind when we think of herbs (such as parsley, basil, or thyme), as well as non-herbaceous trees and shrubs, vines, ferns, mosses, and other plant groups. The useful herbs include plants whose life cycles are annual (such as anise and basil), biennial (parsley, angelica, and clary sage), and perennial, including bay, lavender, lemon balm, thyme, yarrow, and many others. Specific herbs may be valued for their leaves (such as basil, bay, thyme), flowers (chamomile), seeds (dill, fennel), stems (angelica, chives), or underground parts (garlic, chicory).
The notion of herbs as flavoring agents generally excludes those plants commonly known as vegetables, which are foods in and of themselves; that is, vegetables provide the substance, and herbs the seasoning. A related (and also imprecise) group of economic flora consists of the spice plants. These are generally understood to be plants, usually native to the tropics, that bear aromatic fruits, seeds, or woody barks, and that are used, although not solely, to season foods. (Cooking spices may also have medicinal, aromatic, or pesticidal properties.) Examples of culinary spices include cinnamon (consisting of the bark of a small evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka), black pepper (the unripe berries of a native Indonesian plant), and cloves (the dried flower buds of an evergreen tree from the Moluccas, known historically as the "Spice Islands.")
There is often confusion over which plants are herbs and which are spices. One example of the inconsistency in these designations occurs with Coriandrum sativum, a plant native to southern Europe, the Mediterranean region, and northern Africa, which yields both an "herb" and "spice." Its green leafy parts, known as cilantro, are generally considered an herb; while its aromatic seeds are typically deemed a spice. Since the two groups have much in common as "useful" plants, this bibliography encompasses both, but emphasizes those publications and other resources that deal with the plants that can be grown in U.S. gardens.
Herbs and spices have been used for many thousands of years. They provide a tangible link to ages past, when innumerable kinds of plants were an integral, daily part of home and community life. In Western societies prior to this century, people once turned to herbs to fulfill their physical and spiritual needs: to cure illness, season foods, and dye cloth; for their cosmetic properties and pleasing or repellent aromas; as well as for their magical or symbolic qualities.
Although interest in particular herbs has waxed and waned over time and across cul-tures, we have witnessed a general decline in herbal popularity in the industrial era. Botanicals and other natural products have been eclipsed by purified or wholly synthetic drugs, food additives, chemical dyes and pesticides, and other manufactured products. This trend has been partially reversed in the late 20th Century, however, as shown by expanding herbal interest and activity from many quarters. This renewed focus consists, in part, of rediscovery and reevaluation of our pre- industrial herbal heritage, along with new interest in beneficial plants as renewable, biodegradable, or less-toxic resources, and greater interest in the cultural traditions of other groups.
Plant-derived medicines have long contributed to human health and well-being, and today, plant materials are present in, or have provided the models for, a significant proportion of Western drugs. A number of commercially-proven drugs used in modern medicine were initially used in crude form in traditional or folk healing practices, or for other purposes that suggested potentially useful biological activity. Some examples include the muscle relaxant, curare; pain-killer, morphine; antimalarial, quinine; and heart- regulator, digitalis. In the U.S. and other developed nations, expanding popular interest, as well as professional and commercial interests, in herbal medicine (i.e., the use of crude, complex plant materials or extracts, rather than purified drug principles), have spawned an enormous and rapidly expanding literature on the subject, which includes controversy over the benefits and safe use of herbal medications.
In addition to their practical virtues, herbs are being newly appreciated for their beauty and versatility in the home garden. Many of our favorite ornamental garden flowers such as the rose, foxglove, and garden heliotrope are old-time herbs. Whether incorporated into the flower border, or herb or kitchen garden, herbs are being grown for their pleasing scents, interesting colors and textures, and their pest-deterrent properties. For our smaller living spaces, many herbs are suited to indoor culture and container gardens.
Beyond the home garden, market gardeners and small farmers seeking diversification are finding that herbs may be a profitable alternative to conventional cash crops. Rekindled interest in their natural pest-deterrent properties may also mean an expanded role for the plants traditionally considered "herbs" in commercial agricultural production.
Scope. This guide focuses on the published literature, organizations, and other information resources pertaining to herb gardens and gardening, and also the household uses of herbs for health, crafts, decoration, and other purposes. While the publication does not cover comprehensively the subjects of garden history or historical plant use, it includes some representative books, periodicals, articles, and other information on heirloom plants and early American plant usage. This information is intended to serve as an introduction to the plants, from immigrant as well as native cultures, that were valued in the early period of American history, and to portray the present-day interest in heirlooms, or antique plants. Several bibliographies on these topics are included also, to help the reader to locate this literature.
This publication lists a number of herbal resources available on the Internet, although it is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to the Net's offerings (which is a vast topic deserving its own treatment). A good place to start on the Net itself for locating gardening information is "GardenNet" on the World Wide Web at URL http://trine.com/GardenNet/home.htm. GardenNet's well- maintained site includes a subject guide to Internet resources, gardens online, garden associations, gardening publications' home pages, book reviews, and more, plus GardenNet Index. Currently, the guide to Internet resources provides links to several dozen herbally-oriented Web sites. Also, a recent article from The Business of Herbs (Nov./Dec. 1995, p. 40-41) highlights various Web sites that offer information on herb gardening and herbal medicine, including a discussion group and bulletin board for herb enthusiasts.
Availability. The books and other publications listed and described in Sections 2,3, 4, and 6, and the videos in Section 5, have, with few exceptions, been selected from the collections of the National Agricultural Library (NAL) and the U.S. National Arboretum Library. These publications are identified with NAL or ARB call numbers, respectively.
Information on the availability of these materials from other sources is provided at the end of each description. Books designated "out of print" may often be obtained at public or other libraries. Inquire at your public library for further information on availability, including interlibrary loan acquisition. Books that are no longer in print may be purchased from used or rare book sellers; consult the publications listed in Section 3, "Resource Guides," for information on some of these sources. Books designated "in print" may be available also from library collections, or can be purchased or ordered from book stores or other outlets, and in many cases ordered directly from publishers or distributors. Refer to Books in Print (Section 9), or other source, for contact information, or ask a librarian for help in finding publisher information.
A number of special horticultural libraries with extensive collections have interlibrary loan affiliations, so may be available as sources for either on-site examination or loan of hard-to-find or specialized books. Consult Barbara Barton's directory, Gardening by Mail (Section 3, "Resource Guides"), for a listing of libraries in the U.S. and Canada with special horticultural collections. Another source for this information is North American Horticulture, compiled by the American Horticultural Society (New York: Macmillan, 1992, NAL call no. SB317.56.U6N67 1992). A number of public, horticultural, and academic libraries have made their online catalogs available on the Internet.
Numbers that append each citation indicate selected mail-order sources for books currently "in print," and refer to the mail-order suppliers listed in Section 11. Book sources are provided for your information only and do not indicate or imply any endorsement or guarantee. Availability information has been obtained from the supplier's current catalog or otherwise directly, and is subject to change.
The majority of the current periodicals (Section 7) and indexing and abstracting publications and databases (Section 9) are available also at NAL. Subscription information, when appropriate, is provided also, as well as general information on availability.
Note: Line drawings of herbs included in this publication are from John Gerard's 16th Century work, The Herbal or General History of Plants (see Section 2C, "History of Herbs").
2.
ARB SB451.L4 1986
Early American Gardens: "For Meate or Medicine." Ann
Leighton. Amherst, MA: University of Massachusetts Press, 1986.
441 p.
Recreates the gardens of early European settlers in
New England, depicting what plants were grown and why, with
insights into development of the American character. Subjects
include historic gardens and plants, influences of early
herbalists, and historic seed lists. With numerous period
illustrations, plus index and extensive bibliography. This is an
unabridged reprint of the 1970 edition from Houghton Mifflin,
Boston, with NAL call no. SB451.L4 and ARB call no. SB451.L4.
Currently in print.
3.
NAL BX9785.H6B43 1991
The Earth Shall Blossom: Shaker Herbs and Gardening.
Galen Beale and Mary Rose Boswell. Woodstock, VT: Countryman
Press, 1991. 263 p.
Explores the Shakers' herb garden heritage, with
colorful accounting of the religious communities' 19th Century
seed and herb businesses. Examines the business practices of
Shaker societies in the context of their religious beliefs, and
describes their modern-day gardening activities. Includes
practical garden lore, advice for creating one's own Shaker
garden, and a guide to existing Shaker gardens, with original
recipes and plant lists. The text is supplemented with color and
black-and-white illustrations, plus an index, authors' notes, and
extensive bibliography. (278,295)
4.
NAL SB451.34 V8J4
ARB SB451.34.V8 J4
The Garden and Farm Books of Thomas Jefferson. Robert C.
Baron, ed. Golden, CO: Fulcrum, 1987. 528 p.
Consists of printed copies of Thomas Jefferson's
60-year record of horticultural successes and failures, the
progression of seasons, and his thoughts on agriculture.
Includes selected letters and a list of the plants grown at
Monticello in Jefferson's time, plus discussion of the
restoration of the estate's gardens during this century. Text is
supplemented with a bibliography and index. (See also Laski's
article in Section 8A on restoration work at Monticello's
gardens.) Currently in print.
5.
ARB SB108.U5H68 1978
NAL SB108.U5H68 1978
Green Immigrants: The Plants That Transformed America.
Claire Shaver Haughton. New York: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich,
1978. 450 p.
An interesting account of immigrant plants that
became part of the North American landscape after Columbus. With
botanical notes, history, and folklore on 87 plants, including
herbs and other cultivated plants and weeds, from A (apple) to Z
(zinnia). The text contains decorative illustrations and is
supplemented with an index. Currently out of print.
6.
NAL SB407.G345 1992
The Heirloom Garden: Selecting and Growing Over 300
Old-Fashioned Ornamentals. Jo Ann Gardner. Pownal, VT:
Storey Communications, 1992. 240 p.
A guide to the diverse array of "heirloom
ornamentals," those plants many of them herbs in the broad sense
introduced to North American gardens from 1600 to 1950. With
advice on how to plan and preserve the heirloom garden and
profiles on specific plants. Includes listings of mail-order
sources, heirloom plant societies, and relevant periodicals.
With a bibliography and indexes, illustrated with line drawings
and color plates. (278,293)
7.
NAL SB324.73.J33
The Heirloom Gardener. Carolyn Jabs. San Francisco, CA:
Sierra Club Books, 1984. 310 p.
Intended to inform gardeners, scientists, collectors,
commercial seed purveyors, and historians about the problem of
extinction of many old and endangered varieties of garden plants.
Offers an historical perspective on particular plants, with
discussion of various preservation efforts and how to find and
grow heirlooms. Although vegetable and fruit varieties (rather
than herbs) are the main focus, the book informs on the general
situation that currently threatens our garden heritage. Includes
a chapter on resource groups (including seed exchanges, heirloom
seed companies, federal repositories, living historical farms and
museums), with an index and extensive bibliography. Margins are
illustrated with drawings from 19th Century horticultural
sources. Currently out of print.
8.
NAL SB351.H5R44
A Heritage of Herbs. Bertha P. Reppert. Harrisburg, PA:
Stackpole Books, 1976. 192 p.
A well-researched and informative account detailing
the legacy of herbal wisdom brought to colonial America. Includes
discussion of specific herbs grown, updates of
old-time recipes, and public gardens of today. With a bibliography
and index, and illustrated with line drawings and
photos. An Early American Society Book. Currently in print.
9.
ARB SB319.H32 1988
NAL SB319.H32 1988
A History of Horticulture in America to 1860. Ulysses P.
Hedrick. With addendum to 1920 by Elisabeth Woodburn. Portland,
OR: Timber Press, 1988. 634 p.
A well-documented survey of the development of
horticultural arts and sciences in the colonial and post-
revolutionary periods, reprinted from the original 1950
publication. This scholarly yet highly readable volume discusses
regional developments and nationalistic influences, with focus on
native American gardens, botanical explorations, and plant
breeding. The original book has been augmented with Elisabeth
Woodburn's narrative summary of gardening books and other
publications covering the period 1860 to 1920. Includes indexes,
and black-and-white illustrations. The 1950 publication from
Oxford University Press, New York, has NAL call no. 90.51 H35 and
ARB call no. SB83.H4. (279)
10.
NAL BX9785.M4M54
Shaker Herbs: A History and A Compendium. Amy Bess
Miller. New York: Clarkson Potter, distributed by Crown
Publishers, 1976. 272 p.
Offers historical background to the Shakers'
successful herb industry, focusing on medicinal aspects.
Includes description of several communities active during the
period 1830-1890 and the names and properties of 302 plants
included in the pharmacopoeias of most societies. Provides
details from original catalogs, with updated botanical names.
Supplemented with a bibliography and index, plus color plates and
black-and-white line drawings. Currently out of print.
11.
NAL SB351.H5S576
Simples, Superstitions, & Solace: Plant Material Used in
Colonial Living. Asher T. Applegate and the National Society
of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Connecticut.
Wethersfield, CT: The Society, 1993. 146 p.
Provides a glimpse of the healing herbs that were
valued in New England gardens prior to the 19th Century.
Describes briefly more than 60 plants, with notes on botany and
historical uses and lore. Includes quotes and line drawings of
each plant from early herbals. With bibliography and index.
This publication, the Centennial Edition to mark the Society's
first 100 years, has been reprinted from the original 1970
edition, and was reissued in 1995 by Dover Publications, New
York, as Herbs & Herb Lore of Colonial America. (272)
12.
ARB QK99.A1E74
NAL QK99.A1E74
Use of Plants for the Past 500 Years. Charlotte
Erichsen-Brown. Aurora, Ontario, Canada: Breezy Creeks Press,
1979. 512 p.
An extensive chronicle of plants used for medicine,
food, and other purposes by native Americans and European
colonists. Includes ethnobotanical information on several hundred
plants, with extensive documentation from original sources
(dating to 14th Century records), presented chronologically in
original form and detail. Focuses on plants native to Canada and
the northern U.S., with entries grouped by plant type or habitat,
then arranged alphabetically by common plant name. Includes indexes
of botanical and common names, with line drawings of all plants,
and an extensive listing of sources cited in the text. The 1989
Dover Publications reprint is titled Medicinal and Other Uses
of North American Plants: A Historical Survey with Special
Reference to the Eastern Indian Tribes, with ARB call no.
QK990.A1 E742 [sic]. (261,272)
13.
ARB SB454.3.P5B75
NAL SB454.3.P5B75
The Vanishing Garden: A Conservation Guide to Garden
Plants. Christopher Brickell and Fay Sharman. London: John
Murray, The Royal Horticultural Society, 1986. 261 p.
A book intended "as a stimulant, to encourage
interest in our garden plants, old and new, and their continued
survival in the future." Following an explanation of the perils
of "the vanishing garden," the main section reviews important
threatened garden plants (herbs and ornamentals, perennials,
bulbs), including their garden merits, closely related plants,
and hybrids made from them. Covers 80 genera, 37 of which are
represented in national collections in Britain. Although the
focus is on British horticultural heritage, this publication
considers many fine garden plants that were brought to, and are
still suited for American gardens. Illustrated with line drawings
and color plates for each plant, with biographical notes, subject
index, and extensive bibliography. (279)
14.
NAL SB351.H5M35 1990
All About Herbs. James K. McNair and the Editorial Staff
of Ortho Books. San Ramon, CA: Chevron Chemical Company, 1990.
112 p.
A useful introduction to herb gardening, covering the
various ways herbs are used, plus basic culture and care.
Profiles the most popular herbs for home gardeners, focusing on
culinary or scented plants, with recipes, varietal information,
and abundant color photos. A significant portion of the book is
a reference guide to dried, commercially available herbs and
spices, also with color photos of each and notes on suitability
for the home garden. Includes mail-order source information and
index. (293)
15.
NAL SB351.H5B65
The Complete Book of Herbs: A Practical Guide to Growing and
Using Herbs. Lesley Bremness. New York: Viking Penguin,
1988. 288 p.
An attractive and informative volume with broad
coverage of the world of herbs. Contains an "Herbal Index"
depicting more than 100 of the most useful and easy-to-grow
plants Achillea to Viola with high-quality color photos of mature
plants, plant parts, and seeds. Includes chapters on gardening
with herbs, herbal decorations, herbal cookery, and herbs for the
household, cosmetics, and health. The cooking section features
80 recipes, with additional formulas for health and beauty
products, and the gardening section offers several plans and
suggested plants for herbal theme gardens. Illustrated
abundantly with color photos, and augmented with a suppliers
list, bibliography, and index.
(261,276,293)
16.
NAL SB351.H5G37
The Complete Book of Herbs and Spices. Sarah Garland.
New York: Viking Press, 1979. 288 p.
A comprehensive, well-illustrated guide to virtually
every possible herbal use in the home, from cookery to first-aid
and herb crafts. A major portion of the book is a "modern
herbal" highlighting the histories of and uses for 150 herbs and
spices, including those domesticated or found growing wild in
temperate North American climates. Herb gardening is considered,
with discussion of garden design and themes, organic growing, and
how to propagate, harvest, and store herbs. Includes recipes for
herbal cookery and other household uses. With bibliography,
index, and brief glossary of botanical and medical terms, plus
color and black-and-white drawings and photos. Reprinted in 1993
by Reader's Digest Association, New York. Currently in print.
17.
NAL QD415.L48
NAL QD415.L4 F&N B-2685
Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food,
Drugs, and Cosmetics. Albert Y. Leung. New York: John Wiley
& Sons, 1980. 409 p.
A unique reference work that assembles information
about the natural ingredients used in processed foods,
over-the-counter drugs, and cosmetics. Monographs for 310
substances, including many generally considered "herbs," include
data on chemical composition, pharmacological or biological
activity, uses and commercial preparations, and a comprehensive
reference list. Augmented with useful indexes to names and
chemical ingredients, plus a glossary of terms used in the
botanical industry. Useful for those with a more technical
interest in herbs used commercially. (A second edition from the
same publisher, revised and expanded by Albert Y. Leung and
Steven Foster, has NAL call no. QD415.A25L48 1996. (267))
18.
ARB SB351.H5E52 1979
NAL SB351.H5E52
The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Herbalism. Malcolm Stuart,
ed. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1979. 304 p.
A useful reference work recounting the history of
herbalism and medicinal plants, with botanical information and
suggestions for garden cultivation and design, and domestic
usage. Supplemented with many useful charts and diagrams. Fully
one-half of the text is a "reference section" describing 420
herbs garden as well as wild plants highlighting their specific
attributes, how to grow each one, and uses. Most plants are
depicted by line drawings or color photos. Includes an extensive
glossary of terms, plus an index and lengthy bibliography
organized by subject. Currently out of print.
19.
NAL SB351.H5B645
1995 Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses. Deni Bown.
London: Dorling Kindersley, distributed by Houghton Mifflin,
1995. 424 p.
Endorsed by the Herb Society of America, this is a
comprehensive volume that does much to advance the Society's
mission, "to promote knowledge, use, and delight of herbs..."
One section is an "Herb Catalog" with descriptions of hundreds of
herbs, A-to-Z by genus, with notes on distribution, botanical
characteristics, related species, and common names, plus color
photos of each plant. Following is an "Herb Dictionary,"
similarly arranged, offering for each plant data on current
research, historical uses, and folklore associations, with
details on parts used, properties, and uses. Featured also are
sections on growing and propagating herbs, herb gardening styles,
and uses past and present for seasoning foods, enhancing health,
and cosmetics. One chapter examines "herbs in the wild,"
particular herbs found in different regions of the world and
their uses by local cultures. Supplemented with a glossary,
bibliography on herbs and medicinal plants, list of herb gardens
to visit in the U.S., and general index. With abundant
full-color photographs throughout. A valuable,
visually-appealing reference for both beginners and herb experts.
(The book is sometimes known as The HSA Encyclopedia of Herbs
& Their Uses.) (261,267,271,293)
20.
NAL SB351.H5W74 1992
The Essence of Herbs: An Environmental Guide to Herb
Gardening. Ruth D. Wrensch. Jackson, MS: University Press of
Mississippi, 1992. 298 p.
Provides an environmental approach to herb gardening,
including attention to herbs in specific native habitats. Topics
include herbal history, botany and nomenclature, garden
design,
cultivation, harvesting, and uses, with a focus on natural
landscaping with native American herbs in the southeastern U.S.
Offers a descriptive catalog of several hundred herbs, with notes
on their botanical and garden characteristics, and historical or
contemporary merits. Contains a lengthy bibliography, index,
glossary of horticultural terms, and contacts for supplies and
further information. With a handful of color plates and black-
and-white line drawings. (261,295)
21.
NAL SB351.H5F43
Essential Herbs. The 100 Best for Design and
Cultivation. Derek Fell. New York: Crescent Books, 1990. 128
p.
Offers numerous ideas for imaginative herb growing,
with advice on cultivation, propagation, and uses. Includes
descriptions of 11 specialty herb gardens, with planting
diagrams. The "100 best" include culinary, medicinal, and other
herb types that are especially ornamental and readily grown.
These are arranged by botanical name and described in
encyclopedic format, with notes on the garden merits and uses for
each, plus color photos. (There are many color photos and
diagrams throughout the text, as well.) Supplemented with
several useful plant lists, plus plant name indexes. Currently
in print.
22.
NAL SB351.H5R63 1990
Fresh Herbs: Over 100 Uses for Growing, Cooking, Cosmetics,
and Garden Design. Barbara Radcliffe Rogers. New York:
Mallard Press, 1990. 144 p.
With emphasis on freshly-grown herbs, this book
presents recipes and household uses for several dozen herbs.
Basic advice for garden design, and growing and harvesting herbs
is included. "An Album of Herbs," the largest portion of the
book, highlights popular herbs, artemisia to violet, with several
recipes or ideas for crafts or cosmetics for each. In large
print, and supplemented with numerous, full-page color photos,
plus an index. Currently out of print.
23.
NAL SB351.H5M54
1986 Growing and Using Herbs and Spices. Milo
Miloradovich. New York: Dover Publications, 1986. 231 p.
A compact, comprehensive handbook for the herb
gardener and cook. Features historical background and recipes for
culinary and household herbs and spices, plus advice on garden
design and cultivation. The text is supplemented with an index
and glossary of botanical names for the plants mentioned. The
Dover edition is a reprint of the original publication first
issued in 1952; the latter was issued as The Home Garden Book
of Herbs and Spices (Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1952), NAL
call no. 97.21 M63. (272,295)
24.
NAL SB351.H5F57
Growing Herbs. Roberta Floden. New York: Avon Books,
1993. 79 p.
A basic "how-to" guide for cultivating a number of
herbs, considering indoor and outdoor settings, garden
requirements and landscape uses, and herbs for cooking or
crafting. Includes profiles of several dozen specific herbs,
with a reference chart outlining garden and use characteristics.
Suited to the beginning gardener, this is a colorful work with
photos of all herbs mentioned in the text. Includes an index.
This is a "Step-by-Step Visual Guide" from NK Lawn & Garden
Company, the seed supplier, which is sometimes known as NK
Lawn & Garden Guides: Growing Herbs. Currently in print.
25.
NAL SB351.H5H43
Hemphill's Book of Herbs. John Hemphill and Rosemary
Hemphill. Sydney, Australia: Landsdowne Publishing/Ure Smith
Press, 1991. 224 p.
An introduction to culinary, fragrant, and medicinal
herbs, with predominant focus on those used for cooking. Several
dozen herbs for seasoning and salads are described, with notes on
history, folklore, cultivation, processing, and various uses.
Includes chapters on herbal history, techniques for herb
gardening, herbs as medicines (with simple home remedies), herbal
teas and
beverages, and herbs for beauty, plus a selection of specific
recipes. With a reference list and index, plus numerous color
photos. The book is written for British, Australian, and
American audiences, and covers many herbs grown commonly in the
temperate U.S. It has been expanded from the authors' earlier
publication, Herbs: Their Cultivation and Usage (Poole,
Dorset: Blandford Press, 1983), NAL call no. SB351.H5H345, which
has been reprinted several times.
26.
NAL SB351.H5L9
The Herb Garden. Charles Lyte. Newbury Park, CA:
Haynes
Publications, 1986. 166 p.
An entertaining exploration of the history, lore, and
legend of herbs, considering salad and
culinary herbs, medicinals, and herbs for the flower border.
Topics range from the paleobotanic evidence of herb use, to
household herbs of yesteryear, and herbs most useful to modern
cooks. Focuses for the most part on plants grown or collected in
Britain, many of which can be readily grown or gathered in North
America. Not intended to be an in-depth "how-to" book on herb
cultivation, and other publications may be more useful for
specific instruction in preparing herbal products. With color
plates, plus an index and bibliography. Not currently in print.
27.
NAL SB351.H5H353 1994
Herb Gardening. Patricia Hopkinson, et al. New York,
Pantheon Books, 1994. 224 p.
A handsome volume stemming from the collaboration of
several professional herb experts, this book offers a historical
and botanical overview of herbs, with
discussion of garden design, cultivation methods, and profiles of
some 200 herbs, detailing garden and other attributes and uses.
It addresses special garden considerations, including organic
growing, enabling gardens, climate variation, and more.
Illustrated with color drawings, photos, and diagrams, and
supplemented with a glossary, suppliers list, and useful charts
and indexes. From American Garden Guides Series. (293)
28.
NAL SB351.H5L68
Herb Gardening: Why and How to Grow Herbs. Claire
Loewenfeld. London: Faber & Faber, 1964 (1989 printing). 256
p.
An informative, all-round guide for herb gardeners
and
enthusiasts. Part 1 covers general aspects of herbs: how to
grow, harvest, preserve, and use. Part 2 offers details on a
variety of herbs, particularly those used in cooking, that can be
readily grown in British (or many North American) gardens.
Contains text only, including useful reference charts on garden
attributes and herb uses in the home. A popular work reissued
numerous times since it was first published; this edition has an
updated listing of suppliers. The same title issued in 1965
(Newton, MA: Charles T. Brandford Company, 1965) has NAL call no.
SB351.H5L6. Currently in print.
29.
NAL SB351.H5F627
1993 Herbal Renaissance: Growing, Using & Understanding Herbs
in the Modern World. Steven Foster. Foreward by Richard Evan
Schultes. Salt Lake City, UT: Gibbs-Smith, 1993. 234 p.
A handsome, informative volume covering many aspects
of herb culture and usage, useful for home gardeners as well as
those with a commercial interest. Documents 80 herbs for home
use and the herb trade market, with the basics of garden
design, propagation, and harvest for each. Coverage includes garden
plants, as well as a number of native and naturalized North
American herbs. Offers information on traditional uses and the
latest scientific findings regarding medicinal properties and
health and safety data. Supplemented with an extensive
bibliography, resource information, and index, and
well-illustrated with color plates, line drawings, and
black-and-white photos. Expanded and revised from the author's
Herbal Bounty! The Gentle Art of Herb Culture (Salt Lake
City, UT: G.M. Smith, 1984), NAL call no. SB351.H5F627 1984.
(268,276,288,290)
30.
NAL SB351.H5S48 1990
Herbal Treasures: Inspiring Month-by-Month Projects for
Gardening, Cooking, and Crafts. Phyllis V. Shaudys. Pownal,
VT: Storey Communications, 1990. 312 p.
A month-by-month guide to hundreds of projects for
gardening, cooking, and crafting with herbs. This publication
contains numerous specific recipes for herb usage and is
supplemented generously with resource
information, including a chapter-by-chapter list of books and
other publications, herb organizations, and mail-order sources
for supplies. With black-and-white drawings and diagrams, plus
an index and authors directory. This book is a sequel to the
author's earlier work with similar theme and format, The Pleasure
of Herbs: A Month-by-Month Guide to Growing, Using, and Enjoying
Herbs (Pownal, VT: Storey Communications, 1986), NAL call
no. SB351.H5S52. (276,278,293,295)
31.
NAL SB351.H5B6585
Herbs. Leslie Bremness. New York: Dorling
Kindersley, 1994. 304 p.
A "visual guide" to more than 700 herbs, spices, and
related materials used throughout the world. The text is
arranged by source group, including trees, annuals, vines,
non-seed-bearing plants, and fungi, and subarranged by botanical
name. Includes botanical details, common names, and plant parts
used, with a smattering of notes (and cautions) on usage. Vivid
color photos of each material depicted make this a useful guide
to the visual properties of herbs and spices, although source and
background information is generally lacking. Includes a glossary
of basic botanical terms, and name indexes. From Eyewitness
Handbook Series. (261,293,295)
32.
NAL SB351.H5K73
Herbs. Martha E. Kraska. New York: Prentice Hall
Gardening, 1992. 96 p.
A useful, basic guide to growing and using herbs from
the garden. Subjects covered include planning the garden,
cultivation basics, dealing with pests and diseases, and
suggestions for cooking with herbs and other home uses. The
major portion of the book consists of vignettes of 65 herbs, with
varietal information and details on usage. Contains numerous
color photos, plus an index. From Burpee American Gardening
Series. (Sometimes known as Burpee American Gardening Series,
Herbs.). Currently in print.
33.
NAL SB351.H5M48
1993 Herbs. Patricia S. Michalak. Emmaus, PA: Rodale
Press, distributed by St. Martins Press, 1993. 160 p.
From Rodale's Successful Organic Gardening Series,
this book covers selecting, planting, maintaining, harvesting,
and using herbs grown organically. A "plant by plant guide"
describes in reference format the garden requirements of several
dozen culinary and ornamental herbs, plus varieties available and
harvesting and storing tips; each plant is depicted by a color
photo. Includes numerous "how-to" diagrams and color photos and
illustrations, plus an index. (277)
34.
NAL SB351.H5B4 1990
Herbs and the Earth. Henry Beston. Introduction by Roger
Swain. Boston, MA: David R. Godine, Publisher, 1990. 144 p.
Still popular since it was first published in 1935,
this delightful book is, in the author's words, "part garden
book, part musing study of our relation to Nature through the
oldest group of plants known to gardeners." Beston offers in
this classic, compact work sound gardening advice while
reflecting on "ten great herbs" grown at his Maine farm. Also
offered is an appraisal of two dozen more herbs worthy of a place
in the garden, and general notes on "the making and planting of a
garden." Includes a reference list of herbs with notable
garden attributes, plus an index. Illustrated with woodcuts. The 1935
edition from Doubleday, Doran, & Company has NAL call no. 97.21
Sh3. (261)
35.
NAL SB351.H5T6
Herbs: Gardens, Decorations, and Recipes. Emelie Tolley
and Chris Mead. New York: Clarkson Potter, 1985. 244 p.
A handsomely illustrated book with wide scope,
covering garden design, recipes, and herb crafting. Provides
background information, including horticultural advice, on 40 popular herbs.
Supplemented with an index and comprehensive directory of herb
gardens in the U.S., Canada, and Britain, and herb publications.
This is a stylish publication intended to inspire as well as to
inform, with numerous full-color photos. (261,276) (The same
authors and publisher have collaborated on a new book with
similar format that highlights gardens in North America, England,
and France, titled Gardening with Herbs (New York: Random
House, 1995). (271))
36.
NAL SB351.H5P37
Herbs in the Garden. Alan Paterson. London: J.M. Dent &
Sons, 1985. 370 p.
A "how-to" guide on growing and using herbs that is
also pleasurable to read, from the Director of the Royal
Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario. The body of the book is
an extensive A-to-Z (Acanthus to Vitex) catalog of
herbs for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental herb gardens, with
garden attributes and notes on history and uses, and including a
number of native American herbs. Other topics include mankind's
herbal heritage, and herbs in various garden settings, addressing
ornamental and ecological aspects. One chapter on herb garden
design offers plans for formal, classic gardens, courtyards,
ornamental borders, and culinary gardens. Also featured is a
section on culinary herbs, with 40-plus recipes, both standard
and unusual. With a handful of color plates and line drawings
throughout (although there are few illustrations in the herb
catalog section, the verbal descriptions are well crafted.)
Supplemented with informative charts that group herbs by their
predominant usage (culinary, medicinal, ornamental), with garden
aspects and requirements. Includes a bibliography, brief
glossary, and index. Reprinted in 1993 and distributed in the
U.S. by Trafalgar Square. Currently in print.
37.
NAL SB351.H5C53
Herbs: Their Culture and Uses. Rosetta E. Clarkson.
Foreward by Gertrude B. Foster. New York: Collier Books
(MacMillan), 1990. 226 p.
A lively and practical guide to herb gardening and
herb uses in the home. General instruction on growing herbs is
offered in the body of the book, along with advice for creating
thematic gardens, making herbal products, and cooking with herbs
(including recipes). Includes descriptions of "some hundred
herbs of maximum value," from acantha to yarrow, with useful
tables and details on the utilities of specific plants. With
black-and-white line drawings, and subject index. From American
Gardening Classic Series. This final work in Clarkson's classic
herbal trilogy was first published in 1942. A 1961 reprint of
the 1942 Macmillan edition has ARB call no. SB351.H5 C49; the
first printing of the 1942 edition, plus reprints from 1944 and
1945 have NAL call no. 97.21 C56H. (Other books in Clarkson's
trilogy are described elsewhere in this publication.) (290)
38.
ARB SB351.H5S55
NAL SB351.H5S55
Herbs Through the Seasons at Caprilands. Adelma Grenier
Simmons. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1987. 192 p.
Herbs to enhance everyday living are the topic of
this book from a well-known herbal expert, owner of Caprilands
Farm in Coventry, Connecticut. The author shares her herbal
interests, with advice on growing and using herbs for cooking and
decorating throughout the year, from Spring planting to Summer
garden care, Autumn harvest parties, and year-end holidays.
Includes a section on 47 popular herbs aconite to yarrow with
notes on cooking and other uses, and line drawings of each. With
sets of color plates for each season. Not currently in print.
39.
NAL SB351.H5P47 1994
Herbs You Can Master: A Primer for Herbal Enthusiasts.
Carol R. Peterson. Snoqualmie, WA: Mountain Garden Publishing,
1994. 221 p.
An introductory guide to growing and using ten
culinary herbs, providing an overview of historical aspects and
considering garden attributes, planting and care, harvest and
storage, and culinary uses in particular, with other uses noted.
Offers varietal information and recipes. The text is supplemented
with an index. Currently in print.
40.
NAL SB351.H5B6593
Little Herb Gardens: Simple Secrets for Glorious Gardens Indoors and Out. Georgeanne Brennan and Mimi
Luebbermann. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 1993. 96 p.
Intended to inspire and inform herb cooks on the
practical aspects of growing and using fresh herbs, this compact
volume offers stepwise details for growing the most popular
kitchen herbs. Includes suggestions for growing herbs on the
windowsill and indoor porch, and in outdoor situations, with a
chapter on herb uses in the kitchen. Includes an index, brief
bibliography, and source list for herbs and seeds, with abundant
full-page color photos. An introductory book for beginners with
minimal gardening experience. (293)
41.
NAL SB351.H5B63
The Macmillan Treasury of Herbs: A Complete Guide to the
Cultivation and Use of Wild and Domesticated Herbs. Ann
Bonar. New York: Macmillan, 1985. 144 p.
An informative and attractive work for the herb
gardener and herbal enthusiast. Describes cultivation, history,
and uses for 59 herbs from the garden and the wild with color
photos of mature plants and plant parts. Includes chapters on
cultivation and garden design, container gardening, fragrant
herbs, and more. Supplemented with a recipe selection, useful
charts, index, and list of suppliers in the U.S. Lavishly
illustrated with color photos and drawings. Currently in print.
42.
ARB QK99.A1M3
NAL QK99.A1M3
Magic and Medicine of Plants. Pleasantville, NY:
Reader's Digest Association, 1986. 464 p.
A handsome introduction to herbal history and
folklore, enhanced with contemporary research findings on
medicinal plants. Includes an overview of botany and plant study,
and a chapter on
growing and using herbs for health, beauty, and crafts. A major
portion of the book consists of profiles of 280 North American
medicinal plants both cultivated or growing wild, and including a
few with culinary uses with descriptions, lore, and uses. With
vivid color illustrations and photos of each plant. Appendix
contains a glossary of botanical and medical terms, and index.
(276,293)
43.
NAL SB351.H5.C514 1992
Magic Gardens: A Modern Chronicle of Herbs and Savory Seeds.
Rosetta E. Clarkson. Foreward by Sal Gilbertie. New York: Collier Books
(Macmillan), 1992. 369 p.
A classic work on herbs through the ages, rich with
lore and practical knowledge on herb gardening, cooking, and
medicine. Contains numerous
illustrations from ancient herbals and gardening texts, with
indexes to books and authors mentioned in the text. From
American Gardening Classics Series. Magic Gardens is the
first book in Clarkson's herb trilogy, originally published
by Macmillan in 1939; other titles are noted elsewhere in this
publication. A 1972 unabridged reprint from Dover Publications,
New York, was titled Herbs and Savory Seeds: Culinaries, Simples,
Sachets, Decoratives (NAL call no. SB351.H5C52 1972, ARB
call no. SB351.H5 C52 1972). The 1939 Macmillan edition, first
printing, has NAL call no. 97.21 C56. (272)
44.
ARB SB351.H5F625
NAL SB351.H5F625
Park's Success with Herbs. Gertrude B. Foster and
Rosemary F. Louden. Greenwood, SC: George W. Park Seed Company,
1980. 192 p.
A useful, well-organized guide to herb culture,
compiled by two herb experts. Includes an A-to-Z catalog
describing over 100 herbs, with history, cultural requirements,
and advice for culinary and household uses, with some less-common
and appealing recipes. Contains black-and-white photographs of
each herb at the mature stage, and also the seedling stage an
unusual feature. With an index. (295)
45.
NAL SB351.H5S76
Planning the Organic Herb Garden: From Pots on Patios to
Larger Layouts. Sue Stickland. New York: Thorsens, 1986. 127
p.
A practical introductory guide to organic herb
gardening, with chapters on garden design, botany, propagation,
pest control, and herb harvest and storage. Includes advice for
creating several types of gardens, including culinary, medicinal
and cosmetic, and potpourri gardens, with recommended plants.
There are some two dozen recipes for herb-flavored food and
drink. One chapter covers 50 "of the most useful and
easiest-to-grow herbs," from angelica to yarrow, with cultivation
and harvesting advice, and major uses whether for cooking,
medicine, fragrance, or other household use. With line drawings
and diagrams, plus color plates. Includes an index. Currently
in print.
46.
ARB SB351.H5R58
NAL SB351.H5R58
Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs. Claire
Kowalchik and William H. Hylton, eds. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press,
1987. 545 p.
An informative general reference book offering
horticultural advice and garden designs, plus coverage of herbal
cookery, dyes, medicinals, history, and lore. Provides
background information on garden traits and uses (historical and
current) for 140 herbs, presented in A-to-Z format by common
name. Supplemented with useful charts, plus numerous line
drawings and color photos. Includes a bibliography of books and
periodicals on herbs, including a number of specialized titles
omitted from this publication, plus an index. (273,276,277,295)
More recent books that adhere more-or-less to the herbal format are placed in the section immediately preceding, "General Aspects of Herbs." Books that offer more up-to-date information on the medicinal aspects of plants are grouped in Section 2K, "Medicinal Herbs and Health."
47.
NAL GT5164.M36
An Ancient Egyptian Herbal. Lise Manniche. Austin, TX:
University of Texas Press; London: British Museum Publications,
1989. 176 p.
Relying on original texts and classical authors, the
author (a Danish Egyptologist) reconstructs an herbal of 94
species of plants used in ancient Egypt. Descriptions of each
plant many of them familiar to American gardeners and cooks
include English, Latin, Egyptian, and other names, notes on plant
origin and special properties, and original recipes. Also
considered are Egyptian gardens and the ways plants were used for
ritual and everyday life in the age of the pharoahs. With
numerous black-and- white illustrations and line drawings, and
supplemented with an index, glossary, bibliography, and
references to plant names used by Dioscorides. (276)
48.
NAL SB351.H5M83
Garden Spice and Wild Pot-Herbs: An American Herbal.
Walter C. Muenscher and Myron A. Rice. Ithaca, NY: Comstock
Publishing Associates, 1978. 211 p.
For gardeners and gourmets, this "classic" modern
herbal first published in 1955 describes 85 common and exotic
kitchen herbs -how to recognize, identify, and harvest each, with
culinary and historical notes and garden attributes. Covers
herbs grown in American gardens and those native or naturalized.
Illustrated with handsome, full-page wood engravings. Contains
an index and glossary of horticultural terms and cross-references
to plant names, plus illustrations of the seeds of plants
mentioned in the text. The 1955 edition from the same publisher
has NAL call no. 97.21 M88 and ARB call no. SB351.H5M84.
Currently out of print.
49.
NAL SB451.C52 1991
Green Enchantment: The Magic and History of Herbs and Garden
Making. Rosetta E. Clarkson. Introduction by Tovah Martin.
New York: Collier Books (Macmillan), 1991. 328 p.
The author draws from ancient wisdom to enlighten
modern gardeners and herb enthusiasts in this unabridged classic
first published in 1940 as Green Enchantment: The Magic Spell
of Gardens. With centuries- old recipes for using edible
flowers and herbs in food and medicine, and supplemented with 100
facsimile woodcuts, plus indexes to books and authors mentioned
in the text. From American Gardening Classic Series. Green
Enchantment is the second book of Clarkson's herb trilogy;
Magic Gardens (1939) and Herbs: Their Culture and
Usage (1942) are described above. An unabridged reprint of
Green Enchantment was issued in 1972 from Dover
Publications with the title, The Golden Age of Herbs and
Herbalists, ARB call no. SB451.C5 1972. The 1940 edition
from Macmillan (with original title) has NAL call no. 97.21 C56G.
Currently in print.
50.
NAL SB351.H5K7
Herbal. Joseph Wood Krutch. New York: Putnam, 1965. 255
p.
A folio-sized volume depicting plants in artful prose
and illustration, meant "to entertain (and perhaps inform) those who
share the author's interest in the facts and fancies which
constitute our forefathers' knowledge of the world of plants."
Portraits of 106 plants, each found to be "useful, beautiful, or
wonderful" (or all of these), portray medicinal and other
virtues, word origins and taxonomic relations, and other aspects,
with quotations from ancient herbals and other texts. Text notes
for each plant (as well as a few non-plant substances valued by
the herbalists) are placed opposite a full-page, high-quality
woodcut from Mattioli's 16th Century work, Commentaries on the
Six Books of Dioscorides. The introduction discusses
the significance of herbals and their linkage to the developing
sciences of botany and pharmacology. A charming and handsome
work, augmented with a bibliography and index to species,
family, and common names. Alternatively known as Krutch
Herbal or Joseph Wood Krutch Herbal. Reissued in
1996 by David R. Godine (Boston, MA) and currently in print.
51.
ARB QK41.G3 1975
NAL QK41.G3 1975
The Herbal or General History of Plants. John Gerard.
London: Norton, 1597. The complete 1633 edition as revised and
enlarged by Thomas Johnson. New York: Dover Publications, 1975.
1630 p.
Still popular, this is the classic, frequently-cited
work by English herbalist, John Gerard, with Johnson's revisions.
It describes some 2850 plants with herbal virtues, with 2500
original illustrations. Includes indexes to Latin and English
common names, plus a "table of vertues." This is a reprint of
the edition printed by A. Islip, J. Norton, and R. Whitakers,
London, under the title The Herball, or Generall Historie of
Plantes, NAL call no. R Folio 452.G31 1963. (NAL Special
Collections holds earlier versions of this publication as well.)
(271,272,293,295)
52.
ARB QK14.5.A73 1986
Herbals: Their Origin and Evolution: A Chapter in the History
of Botany, 1470-1670. 3rd ed. Agnes Arber. Introduction by
William T. Stearn. New York: Cambridge University Press,
1986. 358 p.
A classic work that traces the evolution of the
printed herbal in Europe during the period in which botany and
herbalism evolved as distinct disciplines, with an emphasis on
botanical and artistic features. Contains numerous
illustrations, including photographic copies from originals in
the British Museum, with an index and extensive bibliography.
The 3rd edition, with new introduction and annotations, is a
reprint from Cambridge Science Classics Series, first published
in 1912 and revised in 1938. Earlier editions include a 1970
facsimile of the 1938 edition from Hafner, NAL call no. 452.6 Ar1
and ARB call no. QK15.A8 1953. Currently in print.
53.
ARB QK99.A1L4
NAL QK99.AlL4
A History of Herbal Plants. Richard le Strange. Foreward
by Anthony Huxley. London: Angus & Robertson, 1977. 304 p.
A well-researched volume conveying the union of
botany and plant- based medicine, including botanical notes and
historical lore on 750 herbal plants used through the ages.
Scrutinizes the historical literature and lore to distinguish real medicinal
properties from unverified folk usage. With cultivation advice,
plus a glossary of medical terms, index, and bibliography.
Entries are arranged by genus name, with indexes to the botanical
Latin and common names. Includes line drawing of most herbs
covered in the text. Currently out of print.
54.
NAL SB351.H5S25 1992
History of the English Herb Garden. Kay N. Sanecki.
Foreward by Anthony Huxley. London: Ward Lock, 1992. First
paperback ed., 1994. 128 p.
The author reviews the history of herb gardens in
Great Britain from Roman times to the present, considering the
beginnings of herbalism, the many uses of plants, major
herbalists and their works, and the current scene with respect to
herb popularity. Anthony Huxley calls this book "a unique work
which will surely become the most important source-book on
British herbal history." Appendix includes indexes to plants
mentioned in the text, a bibliography, and listings of plants
native to Britain, southern Europe, and the U.S., and of British
national collections. Contains many black-and-white illustrations
and photos.
Currently in print.
55.
NAL SB351.H5S65 1994
The Illustrated Earth Garden Herbal: A Herbal Companion.
Rev. ed. Keith Vincent Smith. Port Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia: Thomas C. Lothian, 1994. 157 p.
An anthology of herbal knowledge and lore drawn from
the original texts, these ranging from the works of Theophrastus
of ancient Greece to 17th Century writers, and including the
classic European works. One section considers the virtues of 40
herbs, with the author's commentary interspersed with text from
original sources. Includes a bibliography of sources, glossary
of archaic words, and indexes to plants and authors, plus
numerous black-and-white illustrations reproduced from original
sources. Revised from the first 1978 edition (parts of the book
were first published in the Australian magazine, Earth
Garden). Currently in print.
56.
NAL QK99.B69 1994
The Illustrated Herbal. Rev. ed. Wilfrid Blunt and
Sandra Raphael. London: Frances Lincoln, 1994. 190 p.
A biographic and bibliographic survey of herbalists
and their works, first published in 1979. Traces the evolution
of European herbal production, with emphasis on herbal artistry
and including manuscript herbals from classical times, woodcut
herbals appearing in the 15th Century, and important
metal-engraved works dating to the 16th to late-18th Centuries.
A high quality work containing numerous color plates and
illustrations reproduced from classic works. Includes an index.
The first edition (New York: Thames and Hudson: Metropolitan
Museum of Art, 1979) has NAL call no. QK14.5 B57 and ARB call no.
QK99.A1B55X. Currently in print.
57.
ARB QK99.A1A5
NAL QK99.A1A5
An Illustrated History of the Herbals. Frank J.
Anderson. New York: Columbia University Press, 1977. 270 p.
Surveys herbal literature for the general reader,
from the ancient Greeks to 17th Century Western herbalists.
Rather than a guide to herbal plants, this book focuses on 30 of
the most important Western herbals, considering their authors,
publishers, and illustrators, as well as content and style
aspects and circumstances surrounding publication. Contains
100 illustrations, with an index and lengthy bibliography. Reprinted
in 1985, and currently in print.
58.
ARB QK99.G84 1967
NAL QK9.G7 1967
A Modern Herbal: The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic, and
Economic Properties, Cultivation, and Folklore of Herbs, Grasses,
Fungi, Shrubs, and Trees with All Their Modern Scientific
Uses. M. Grieve. C.F. Leyel, ed. New York: Hafner, 1967. 2
vol., 888 p.
An encyclopedic work with historical background,
cultivation tips, and varied uses for over 800 varieties of
plants. Considered a "classic modern herbal," first published in 1931.
Plants are arranged alphabetically by common names, with indexes
to common and scientific names. Outdated and unreliable with
respect to certain chemical and medicinal information, but still
a valuable source of lore and historical information.
Supplemented with black-and-white drawings. An unabridged
edition from Dover Publications, New York, was reissued in 1971.
The 1931 edition from Jonathan Cape, London, has NAL call no.
452.8 G87. (272,287,290,293,295)
59.
ARB QK21.G7 R6 1971
NAL QK14.5.R6
The Old English Herbals. Eleanour Sinclair Rohde. New
York: Dover Publications, 1971 (1989 printing). 243 p.
This unabridged reprint of the 1922 edition by a
noted early 20th Century herbarist recounts the history of the
herbal from early 10th Century Anglo-Saxon manuscripts to 17th
Century European printed herbals, and including American texts.
It provides an interesting account of historical plant uses,
botanical medicine, and folklore and customs. Supplemented with
an extensive, detailed bibliography describing more than 430
works. With black-and-white photographs copied from cited texts,
plus an index. (The original edition (London: Longmans, Green and
Company, 1922) has NAL call no. 452.6 R63.) (272)
60.
NAL SB454.3.B52.H47 1987
Planting a Bible Garden: A Practical Reference Guide for the
Home Gardener, Schools, Colleges, and Churches in all Climates of
the World. F. Nigel Hepper. London: Royal Botanic Gardens,
Kew, 1987. 104 p.
A practical guide to making a theme garden based on
plants mentioned in the Bible. Provides background and
growing information for 75 plants, which are grouped by life form (or
typical habitat or other feature) as annuals, perennials, shrubs
and small trees, large trees, water plants, and tender plants
numerous herbs as "useful plants" are contained in each of these
categories. Details for each plant, arranged by common name,
include biblical context and verse, cultivation notes, and
species name. With detailed line drawings of each plant and
color plates by the author. Supplemented with a bibliography of
books on general gardening and bible plants, a listing of some
bible gardens around the world, and indexes to biblical
references and plant names. Not currently in print.
61.
ARB BS665.M6
Plants of the Bible. Harold N. Moldenke and Alma L.
Moldenke. Waltham, MA: Chronica Botanica Company, 1952. 328
p.
An impressive, comprehensive study of the specific
plants mentioned in the Christian and Hebrew scriptures. In
separate monographs, each prefaced by one or more relevant
biblical verses, the author considers the botanical, linguistic,
and religious aspects of 230 plants, and in the process offers
abundant details on historical agricultural practices and plant
usage, plant legends and superstitions, and in some cases, the
debate among previous writers over which plants are actually
referred to. Many types of plants are covered, including trees,
fruits, vegetables, and grains, both wild and domesticated flora,
and including a large share of "herbs" in their broad sense as
useful plants. Illustrated with copies of artwork, including
paintings and engravings from old herbals, florae, and other
texts. Contains an extensive bibliography of the sacred and
secular sources used, plus supplemental notes, and comprehensive
indexes to Bible verses, plant names, and general subjects.
Reprinted in 1986 by Dover Publications, New York. (261,272)
62.
NAL SB466.U7C563 1985
Sweet Herbs and Sundry Flowers: Medieval Gardens and the
Gardens of the Cloisters. Tania Bayard. New York:
Metropolitan Museum of Art; Boston, MA: David R. Godine,
1985. 97 p.
"An introduction to medieval herbs and garden
practices by way of the gardens of the Cloisters," a division of
the Metropolitan Museum of Art that recreates the design of a
medieval European monastery. Relates the role of gardening in
monastic communities and particular herbs medicinal,
sweet-smelling, and culinary used in the Middle Ages. Includes
planting diagrams and lists dozens of plants from the Cloister's
three gardens, including the unusual Trie Cloister Garden whose
plants are based on the Museum's Unicorn Tapestries. Contains
lively illustrations from works in the Museum's collections.
Well-researched, of interest to historians as well as herb
gardeners, with author's source notes and reading list. Not
currently in print.
64.
NAL QK13.G68
A Dictionary of English Plant Names (and Some Products of
Plants). Geoffrey Grigson. London: Allen Lane/Penguin Books,
1974. 239 p.
A guide to the origins of the familiar
English-language names of hundreds of plants, offering insights
on how people have viewed the characteristics of particular
plants, and how they were once used. With broad coverage of the
plant world, from seaweeds to trees, and including wild plants,
domesticated crops and garden flowers, as well as the plants of
literature. Numerous herb and spice plants, as well as the
products from these and other plants, are included. Entries
include scientific names, other English synonyms, and approximate
dates of introduction to Britain, plus notes on the history and
language origins of each name. The author tells us that thyme,
for instance, derives from a Greek word, meaning "to make a burnt
offering"; while pennyroyal, historically used as an insect
repellent, is a garbling of terms derived from the Latin, meaning
"flea-plant." A few plants are depicted in line drawings from
old herbals or florae. The foreward includes a brief explanation
of the languages, dialects, or literary sources mentioned. Not
currently in print.
65.
NAL QK11.S56 1992
Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners: A Handbook on the
Origin and Meaning of the Botanical Names of Some Cultivated
Plants. Rev. ed. William T. Stearn. London: Cassell
Pub-lishers, distributed by Sterling Publishing, 1992. 363 p.
A standard reference volume that includes numerous
herbs used as medicinals, flavorings, and other products. Brief
entries include name derivations, history, language origins,
plant family (for genus names), common names, and associated
mythology or plant lore; some entries include notes on historical
plant uses. The parts of botanical names (genus name and
specific epithet) are treated separately, thus for the herb known
as yarrow, there are entries for its botanical name, Achillea
millefolium, under Achillea (honoring the Greek
hero Achilles) and millefolium (meaning many- or
thousand-leaved). This book is the second revision of A.W.
Smith's A Gardener's Book of Plant Names, first published
in 1963. As was noted in the preface to the second edition
(1972), the author intended it as "a source of reference and
pleasure for all gardeners, who, however keen, find themselves
wondering at the botanical names attached to their plants."
Includes an introduction to the botanical conventions regarding
plant naming and classification, with correct Latin
pronunciations and a section on the origins of English plant
names. Supplemented with a bibliography and listing of common
plant names and associated botanical names. Also known as
Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners.
Currently in print.
66.
NAL SB351.H5D85 1992
Handbook of Phytochemical Constituents of GRAS Herbs and
Other Economic Plants. James A. Duke. Boca Raton, FL: CRC
Press, 1992. [18], 654 p.
An important reference volume that compiles data on
the phytochemical constituents of approximately one thousand
plants, including most of the "generally recognized as safe"
(GRAS) herbs, many of the "medicinally important foods"
(designated as GRAF or "generally recognized as food"), and also
the
"strictly medicinal plants" (designated as GRAP or "generally
recognized as poisonous" (or medicinal) species). The acronyms
are those assigned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA). Entries are arranged by plant species name, each
accompanied by the standard common name and an alphabetical
listing of constituents derived from original or secondary sources, the
plant part analyzed, and when available, quantitative data.
Source information, codes used, and background information is
included in the introduction. (Available from 267) Available
also on disk as Database of Phytochemical Constituents of
GRAS Herbs and Other Economic Plants, NAL call no.
SB351.H5D853 1992. (A companion product, also compiled by Dr.
Duke, is Database of Biologically Active Phytochemicals and
Their Activities, NAL call no. RM666.H33D853 1992.)
67.
NAL QK96.H47 1992
Herbs of Commerce. Steven Foster, et al., eds. Austin,
TX: American Herbal Products Association, 1992. 78 p.
A compilation of common names "standardized" to
botanical names, to reduce nomenclatural problems in the herb
products trade. Includes 550 species names and 1800 cross
reference synonyms. With discussion and bibliography. (267)
68.
ARB SB45.B32 1976
NAL SB45.B32 1976
Hortus Third: A Concise Dictionary of Plants Cultivated in
the United States and Canada. Liberty Hyde Bailey and Ethel
Zoe Bailey, revised and expanded by The Staff of the Liberty Hyde
Bailey Hortorium. Preface by D.M. Bates. New York: Macmillan,
1976. 1290 p.
The standard, comprehensive reference work providing
"record of an astonishingly rich and diverse cultivated flora
from the botanic point of view for the horticultural community."
Included are more than 20,000 species (plus additional varietal
types) arranged in dictionary format by botanical name. With
common name and authority indexes and glossary of botanical
terms. Although more detailed than many gardeners need, this is
a useful source for the more ardent herb enthusiast seeking
botanical and taxonomic details. This massive work is the
culmination of research on the systematics of cultivated plants
that was initiated before the turn of the century by Liberty Hyde
Bailey. Updates Hortus Second (1941) and
Hortus (1930). (269)
69.
ARB SB407.G77 1994
NAL SB407.G77 1994
Index of Garden Plants. Mark Griffiths, ed. Portland,
OR: Timber Press, 1994. 1234 p.
Although it serves also as a freestanding work, this
comprehensive publication is actually an index to the British
work, The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of
Gardening. Its three aims (as cited in the introduction)
are to list currently accepted botanical names, synonyms, and
popular names for the 60,000 plants in cultivation, to briefly
described each one, and to demystify the ways that names arise
and sometimes change. In the main section, information on
species and cultivars is grouped with the respective genus, with
complete cross- referencing from common names. Entries include
family names, genus and species distributions, and synonyms, with
referral to the accepted name where the species is described.
Plant descriptions convey botanical and horticultural features,
including flower color and and flowering season, and notable
cultivars are
mentioned. This is an authoritative and invaluable guide for
comparing or verifying information on particular cultivated
herbs. Coverage is exhaustive; for example, the entry for
Artemisia names and describes 40 common and lesser-known
species of these useful or decorative herbs, plus additional
cultivars and varieties. Includes a section on the naming of
plants and detailed glossary of horticultural terms, with keys to
using the index. Known also as The RHS Index of Garden
Plants.
(267,271,279)
70.
NAL SB351.H5F435 1990
Artistically Cultivated Herbs: How to Train Herbs as
Decorative Art. Elise Felton. Santa Barbara, CA: Woodbridge
Press, 1990. 144 p.
A basic guide to the decorative possibilities of
herbs grown in containers, inside and out. Covers simpler
projects, such as herbs in a window box or strawberry jar, and
more challenging, including herbal standards, topiary, espalier,
and bonsai. For each topic there are step-by-step directions, a
listing of materials needed, and suggested plants and varieties.
Includes chapters on the principles and details of herb
cultivation and care, and propagation by seeds or cuttings.
Supplemented with a classified list of plants mentioned and list
of suppliers. Especially useful for (but not limited to) those
with small garden spaces. Text in large type with full-page
illustrations and diagrams. (261,276,293)
71.
NAL SB351.H5D43 1994
Growing Herbs From Seed, Cutting & Root. Thomas
DeBaggio. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1994. 72 p.
Clear instructions on growing herb plants from an
experienced commercial grower. Topics include growing herbs from
seed (germination aspects, transplanting, and which herbs are
best from seed) plus vegetative propagation (stem cuttings,
layering, division the best methods and materials). Includes
many color photos and useful diagrams. Much useful data on
germination and growing characteristics is incorporated into
charts at the book's end. Contains an index and bibliography.
A good reference for the experienced home or commercial grower,
as well as beginners. (261,269,271,275,276,288,293)
72.
ARB SB351.H5S92
NAL SB351.H5S92
Herb Garden Design. Faith H. Swanson and Virginia B.
Rady. Hanover, NH: University Press of New England, 1984. 155
p.
Features more than 50 plans for simple, formal,
historical, and specialty gardens, with advice for design and
step-by-step creation and discussion of how to modify plans when
necessary. With detailed diagrams, the book is useful for the
novice as well as the more ambitious and experienced gardener.
Little emphasis is given to growing specific herbs or their uses.
Includes a bibliography, index to common and botanical names, and
glossary of horticultural terms. (261,293)
73.
NAL SB351.H5G54
Herb Gardening at Its Best: Everything You Need to Know About
Growing Your Favorite Herbs. Sal Gilbertie with Larry
Sheehan. New York: Atheneum (Macmillan), 1978; First Atheneum
Paperback ed., 1980. 245 p.
For novice and more advanced gardeners, a useful
single-volume work by an experienced, professional Connecticut
grower. Part 1 outlines briefly the utility of herbs. Part 2
tells how to create and maintain a basic garden of 15 culinary
herbs and how to propagate them. Part 3 offers advice and
simple designs for more than two dozen specialty gardens that
feature plants grown for a particular purpose or theme (for
instance, a mint garden, honeybee garden, or colonial garden). Part 4 is a reference
section with "vital statistics" for several dozen plant types and
varieties mentioned throughout the book, plus specific harvest
and storage details for the 15 basic culinary herbs covered in
Part 2. With numerous useful reference charts and diagrams
throughout. An appendix includes suppliers of herb seed and
plants, an index, and other useful information. (295)
74.
NAL SB463.G34 1992
Herb Topiaries. Sally Gallo. Loveland, CO: Interweave
Press, 1992. 63 p.
An attractive, diminutive work that explores the
decorative possibilities of herbs trained and trimmed into
ornamental shapes. Covers topiary basics, propagation,
maintenance, and suitable plants and containers. Includes
history and lore, plus culture details for a dozen suitable
herbs. With a bibliography, plus line drawings of each plant by
the author. (271,275)
75.
NAL SB351.H5A32
Landscaping with Herbs. James Adams. Portland, OR:Timber Press, 1987. 223 p.
A comprehensive, well-illustrated guide to herbs as
landscape plants, with emphasis on culinarily-useful plants.
Considers six garden themes, among them fragrant gardens, formal
gardens for beauty, informal landscapes, and wild landscapes.
For each theme, the text is divided into three sections. The
first section offers an overview of the style, with garden plans
and how herbs are used. The second describes herbs that might be
used in each garden, and the third depicts the features of a real
garden in each category. Supplemented with numerous color photos
and diagrams. Appendices include useful charts on garden
characteristics and landscape and herbal uses, plus an index and
bibliography. For the more experienced gardener. (279,295)
76.
NAL SB351.H5W52 1994
Landscaping with Herbs. Jim Wilson. Boston, MA: Houghton
Mifflin, 1994. 220 p.
An experienced grower and garden writer shares his
ideas on herb gardens intended mainly for their aesthetic and
sensory qualities. Design elements and suitable plants are
discussed for herb borders, fragrant gardens, container gardens,
kitchen gardens, and herbs grown in walls and pavings. There are
chapters on gray and silver herb gardens, gardening basics, and
herb harvest and preservation. Includes details on several dozen
plants especially effective in ornamental gardens, with
recommmended varieties. There are vivid full-page, color photos
throughout. An inspirational book for intermediate to advanced
gardeners; novices may need to supplement with a basic gardening
text, and some readers may be disappointed by the absence of
explicit, "how-to" garden designs or diagrams. Appendix provides
listings of common and botanical names of plants mentioned, mail-
order sources, USDA hardiness zone map, and index. (261,271,293)
77.
NAL SB351.H5K57 1992
Using Herbs in the Landscape: How to Design and Grow Gardens
of Herbal Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, and Trees. Debra
Kirkpatrick. Harrisburg, PA: Stackpole Books, 1992. 232 p.
A practical, informative guide that focuses on the
ornamental properties of herbs. Includes information on herb
culture and garden design elements, with detailed profiles of
dozens of plants. Also offers plans for more than 20 herbal
theme gardens, including gardens featuring fragrant plants,
culinary herbs, historical herbs and vegetables, plus gardens for
"the five senses," container plantings, natural gardens, and
more. Supplemented with black-and-white drawings and diagrams, plus a
bibliography, list of suppliers, and index. (261)
78.
NAL SB351.H5P737 1994
Growing Herbs: For the Maritime Northwest Gardener. Mary
Preus. Seattle, WA: Sasquatch Books, 1994. 95 p.
A compact book that focuses on the special growing
conditions of the region west of the Cascade Range, from British
Columbia to northern California, for gardeners who wish to create
a low- maintenance herb garden or to integrate cooking herbs into
existing gardens. Covers two dozen specific herbs chosen mainly
for their culinary appeal, with garden designs and tips on
usage. Emphasizes "natural" methods for pest control and soil-building.
With color photos, and supplemented with listings of herb farms
and gardens in the region, commercial plant sources, and index.
From Cascadia Gardening Series. Contact the publisher for
availability (Sasquatch Books, 1008 Western Ave., Suite 300,
Seattle, WA 98104, telephone 206-467-4300).
79.
NAL SB351.H5L55
The Harrowsmith Illustrated Book of Herbs. Patrick Lima.
Camden East, Ontario: Camden House, distributed by Firefly Books,
1986. 175 p.
An informative guide to herb culture and usage,
especially suited to gardeners in the northern U.S. and Canada.
Discusses kitchen herbs and herbs for shade, gardening for
fragrance and color, and enhanced with garden plans and
descriptions of dozens of species. With numerous color photos
and illustrations, plus an index and list of suppliers in the
U.S., Canada, and England. This popular book has been reprinted
several times since first published in 1986. Currently in print.
80.
NAL SB351.H5M358 1992
Herb Gardening in Texas. 2nd ed. Sol Meltzer. Houston,
TX: Gulf Publishing Company, 1992.
87 p.
An introduction to general growing requirements
suited to the region, growing herbs indoors, propagation methods,
and harvesting herbs, with suggestions for using herbs in various
ways for fragrance, cooking, and health. Includes brief
descriptions of some 90 herbs, arranged by common name, including
remarks on specific culture and uses. Contains several charts
with reference information and vernacular names in several
languages, and an index, plus numerous illustrations, including
black-and-white photos and drawings and color plates. Currently
in print.
81.
NAL SB351.H5S26
Herbs for Northern Gardeners. Dave Sands. Edmonton,
Alberta: Lone Pine Publishing, 1992.
63 p.
For novices, a brief survey of herbs suited to Canada
and the northern U.S. For some two dozen herbs there are details
on varieties available and garden characteristics, plus an
historical overview, general cultivation notes, and advice on
using herbs in the kitchen. With a brief bibliography, plus
black-and- white drawings. Contact the publisher concerning
availability (Lone Pine Publishing, #206, 10426-81 Ave.,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6E 1X5).
83.
NAL SB351.H5M57 1991
Herb Gardens in America: A Visitor's Guide. Karen S.C.
Morris and Lyle E. Craker. Amherst, MA: HSMP Press, 1991. 191
p.
Offers detailed descriptions of the major herb
gardens in the U.S., plus more condensed accounts of "all known
herb gardens open to the public." For each group, entries are
arranged by state, with background on history, special
attractions, and very detailed contact and access information,
including locations keyed to state maps. Information has been
gathered from personal visits and mailed surveys. (276)
84.
NAL SB351.H5T7 1988
Travelers' Guide to Herb Gardens: Over 500 Gardens in the
United States and Canada Featuring Herbs. 2nd ed. Mentor,
OH: Herb Society of America, 1988. 59 p.
This guide from the Herb Society of America (HSA)
lists public and herb private gardens by U.S. state or Canadian
province. Alphabetical entries are briefly annotated and keyed to
state or province locations. (Currently being revised; contact
the Society (see Section 9) for availability.)
86.
ARB SB434.A75
NAL SB434.A75
Herbaceous Perennial Plants: A Treatise on Their
Identification, Cultivation, and Garden Attributes. Allan M.
Armitage. Athens, GA: Varsity Press, 1989. 646 p.
A reference guide to more than 2700 herbaceous
perennials, many of them "useful herbs," that is especially
valuable for gleaning information on particular cultivars and
varieties. The entries, which are arranged by botanical name,
are very detailed and often include quick reference tables and
keys to differentiate closely related
species. With literature references for the specific plants or
plant groups considered, and books for general reading, plus a
glossary of horticultural terms and plant name indexes.
Supplemented with color plates and line drawings. (269,271,279)
87.
NAL SB324.3 D46
1994 The Organic Gardener's Home Reference: A Plant-by-Plant
Guide to Growing Fresh, Healthy Food. Tanya Denckla. Pownal,
VT: Storey Communications, 1994. 273 p.
Covers organic methods for growing herbs, vegetables,
fruits and nuts. Includes discussion of garden stewardship and
organic strategies for maintenance, and pest and disease control.
Several dozen herbs are treated individually and in reference
format, with details on growth requirements and harvesting and
including varietal availability and recommendations, and whether
they are open-pollinated. Supplemented with resource information
on suppliers of plants, seeds, and equipment, and state gardening
associations, plus a bibliography and index. Revised from the
author's Gardening at A Glance: The Organic Gardener's
Handbook on Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, & Herbs (Franklin, WV:
Wooden Angel Publishing, 1991), NAL call no. SB324.3.D46. (278)
88.
ARB SB117.R46
NAL SB117.R46
Park's Success With Seeds. Ann Reilly Dines. Greenwood,
SC: George W. Park Seed Company, 1978. 364 p.
A useful reference for the herb gardener (and even
more so the gardener with interests extending beyond herbs).
Specific advice on individual herbs is provided in both of the
book's two main sections, the first covering "ornamentals," which
include a number of herbs of various types, and the second on
"edibles," this part including vegetables, fruits, and some three
dozen culinary herbs. For each plant there are notes on specific
germination requirements and culture, with brief notes on garden
habit, native distribution, uses, and harvest. Plants for
beginners are marked "easy." Each is pictured in color at its
seedling stage, and also as a mature plant. There are general
instructions and materials needed for sowing, germinating, and
transplanting. Supplemented with plant reference lists, plant
name indexes, plus a glossary and pronunciation guide for Latin
names. Although some aspects are dated (such as the U.S. and
Canadian hardiness zone map), and the color photos appear
washed-out by today's standards, the text is still practical and
timely. Currently out of print. (A book from the same publisher
that covers herbs exclusively is Park's Success with
Herbs, Section 2B.)
89.
NAL SB351.T37 1987
Taylor's Guide to Vegetables & Herbs. Gordon P. DeWolf,
Jr., ed. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1987. 479 p.
A useful manual from Taylor's Guides to Gardening
Series, based upon the fourth edition (1961) of Taylor's
Encyclopedia of Gardening. Several dozen herbs, mostly
culinary, are described; color photographs with brief cultural
notes for each are linked to descriptive sections offering
specific advice on growing and harvesting. The latter section
includes a line drawing of each herb or vegetable. Includes
cultivar and varietal information and numerous charts detailing
garden attributes, cultivation needs, and herbal uses.
Supplemented with notes on dealing with particular pests and
diseases, plus a glossary of gardening terms, guide to plant
suppliers, and index. This book was reissued in 1995 by the
publisher (with sole focus on herbs and with greater coverage of
herb cookery, landscaping, and herbs for health) as Taylor's
Guide to Herbs, edited by Rita Buchanan, NAL call no.
IPM951206650. (Both available from 271)
90.
NAL TX819.H4B4
Cooking with Herbs. Susan Belsinger and Carolyn Dille.
New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1984. 261 p.
A collection of more than 200 recipes using common
herbs from the kitchen garden, also featuring herb cultivation,
harvest, and processing. The appendix lists mail-order herb
sources and includes an index and brief bibliography. With color
plates and black-and-white illustrations. Currently out of
print. (A newer book on the same topic from these authors is
Herbs in the Kitchen: A Celebration of Flavor (Loveland,
CO: Interweave Press, 1992). (275))
91.
NAL TX819.H4R6
Cooking with the Healthful Herbs: Over 300 No-salt Ways to
Great Taste and Better Nutrition. Jean Rogers. Emmaus, PA:
Rodale Press, 1983. 279 p.
Offers several hundred recipes using flavorful herbs
in place of sugar, salt, and fatty ingre-dients. Includes
background information on 40 culinary herbs, plus discussion of
health benefits of herbs and guidelines for growing and
preserving herbs. Supplemented with an index, bibliography, and
a handful of black-and-white drawings and color plates.
Currently out of print.
92.
ARB SB351.H5G75 1971
NAL SB351.H5G75 1971
Culinary Herbs and Condiments. M. Grieve. New York:
Dover Publications, 1971. 209 p.
A concise, practical guide to herbal cookery by a
well-known English herbarist, first published in the U.S. in
1934. Part 1 describes 33 sweet or culinary herbs, from angelica
to walnut, and offers general instruction on cultivation and
propagation. Part 2 consists of 63 recipes for making herbal
wines, beers, liquors and teas, and Part 3 considers some of the
more common condiments (mustard, peppers, oils) used
traditionally in English cooking. Includes an index. The 1933
first London edition from W. Heinemann, London, has NAL call
number 91.47 G87C. (The Dover edition is an unabridged reprint
from the 1934 edition from Harcourt, Brace and Company.)
(272,287)
93.
NAL TX406.S57 1994
Dictionary of Herbs, Spices, Seasonings, and Natural
Flavorings. Carole J. Skelly. New York: Garland Publishing,
1994. 484 p.
A comprehensive and detailed listing of hundreds of
herbs, spices, and other substances added to foods for flavor,
color, or other purposes. Entries are arranged in A-Z format by
common name; summaries range from a few lines to several
paragraphs, and include botanical names and additional common
names, with
extensive cross-referencing. Descriptions include notes on
historical uses, medicinal and other properties, toxic qualities,
and whether substances are "generally recognized as safe" (or
GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Includes
substances mentioned in old cookbooks that, for health reasons,
should not be used in foods. Supplemented with a listing of
flavorings associated with plant family names, and also botanical
genera, plus a bibliography of sources consulted. A useful
reference, especially for finding information on lesser-known
flavorings, identifying ingredients in spice mixtures, and
tracking down materials when only common names are known.
Currently in print.
94.
NAL TX406.E54 1992
The Encyclopedia of Herbs, Spices, & Flavorings: A Cook's
Compendium. Elizabeth Lambert Ortiz, ed. New York: Dorling
Kindersley, distributed by Houghton Mifflin, 1992. 288 p.
Designed with the cook in mind, offering
comprehensive coverage of the world of flavorings, encompassing
herbs, spices, vegetable and fruit flavorings, edible flowers and
leaves, sauces and condiments, and more. Provides detailed
culinary information on an extensive array of flavor enhancers,
with advice on usage and selected recipes. Includes description
of seasonings used in a number of specific cuisines, from the
Middle East to the South Pacific. Numerous color photos are a
valuable supplement to this handsome and informative volume.
Includes an index. (276)
95.
NAL TX819.H4G56 The
Flavor Secret: Using Herbs & Spices to Put Flavor Back into Low-
Fat, Low-Calorie, Low-Cholesterol Cooking. Judy Gilliard and
Joy Kirkpatrick. Minneapolis, MN: Chronimed Publishing, 1994. 248
p.
Emphasizes simple, time-saving recipes using herbs,
spices, and flavor extracts for preparing healthful and flavorful
foods. Recipes are organized by food category and include herb
spreads and appetizers, salads, pasta, seafood, poultry, meats,
pasta, vegetables, breads, and desserts. The text, without
illustrations, is supplemented with an index. Currently in
print.
96.
ARB TX819.H4 L49 1986
Herbal Delights: Botanical Information and Recipes for
Cosmetics, Remedies and Medicines, Condiments and Spices, and
Sweet and Savory Treats for the Table. C.F. Leyel. New York:
Gramercy, distributed by Crown Publishers, 1986. 429 p.
First published in 1937 with the more apt (but now
somewhat dated) title, Herbal Delights: Tisanes, Syrups,
Confections, Electuaries, Robs, Juleps, Vinegars, and
Conserves. According to the author's prefatory note, this
volume covers herbs "pleasant to the taste and that are used
either for culinary purposes or for brewing, distilling,
flavouring or for making tisanes." Herbs noted for "more
definitely medicinal properties" are not considered. The herbs
are grouped by their predominant use in the author's day (as pot
herbs, spices, perfumes, cordials), with notes on history, lore
and associated symbolism, where cultivated, and recipes based on
traditional English usage. Each description includes several
names in English vernacular, French, Italian, German, and
botanical Latin a unique feature. Of historical as well as
practical interest. With full-page line drawings of 30 herb
plants, plus an index. This edition is a reprint of the 1938
edition from Houghton Mifflin, Boston. NAL owns the first
limited edition (London: Faber and Faber, 1937), NAL call no.
452.8 L59, and several subsequent editions. Reissued in 1987
(with original title) and currently in print.
97.
NAL TX819.V5O84 1994
Herbal Vinegar. Maggie Oster. Pownal, VT: Storey
Communications, 1994. 172 p.
A definitive guide to cooking with vinegar and other
household uses. Topics include vinegar's ancient origins and
distinctions among present-day vinegar products, with step-by-
step directions for creating herb-, floral-, and fruit-flavored
vinegars, and dozens of suggestions for an array of practical
uses, including health aids and cosmetics. Growing the "best
vinegar herbs" is covered in a few pages only. More than 100
pages are devoted to recipes containing vinegar as an ingredient,
including sauces and pickles, as well as main dishes, appetizers,
desserts, and other foods. Includes sources for supplies and
herb plants and seeds, plus a reading list and index. With
black- and-white drawings. (261,271,273,276,293)
98.
NAL TX819.H4H4 F&N B-2727
Herbs and Spices, The Pursuit of Flavor. Waverly Root,
ed. New York: McGraw Hill, 1980.
191 p.
The culinary aspects of herbs and spices are the
topic of this informative book. Approximately 100 plants are
described, with geographical distributions, historical aspects,
and botanical and garden traits. For the temperate zone herbs,
there is advice for cultivation, propagation, harvest, and
storage. Supplemented with useful reference sections that
outline garden and usage characteristics, and specific recipes
for cooking with herbs and spices. Includes a guide to
seasonings used around the world. With an index and glossary
of botanical terms, plus black-and-white photos. Currently out of print.
99.
NAL SB351.H5D8
Living Liqueurs. James A. Duke. Lincoln, MA: Quarterman
Publications, 1985. 109 p.
This slim volume, packed with information on using
herbs from the home garden to make flavorful liqueurs, portrays
fifty herbal ingredients that the author has found to be "most
promising." For each herb there is information on cultivation,
common and esoteric uses, and folklore, including folk medicinal
usage, plus remarks on herbal safety and chemical constituents.
With line drawings for each plant covered, plus an index to folk
medicinal properties and uses, and bibliographic references. The
reader is treated also to Dr. Duke's herbal light verse.
Currently in print.
100.
NAL TX819.H4M83
Minnie Muenscher's Herb Cookbook. Minnie Worthen
Muenscher. Ithaca, NY: Comstock Publishing Associates, 1978. 241
p.
Contains hundreds of recipes featuring 40 herbs from
anise to thyme from the kitchen garden, plus suggestions for
cooking with 22 more herbs. Includes some of the lesser-known
cooking herbs and some unusual recipes, and offers general advice
for growing and preparing herbs for culinary use. With a
bibliography and indexes, plus black-and-white drawings. (295)
101.
NAL SB324.3.H57 1992
The Moosewood Restaurant Kitchen Garden. David P.
Hirsch. New York: Fireside Book/Simon & Schuster, 1992. 288
p.
Reviews the vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers
used at Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca, New York, which
emphasizes fresh, locally-grown, and organically-grown produce.
Offers information on growing and harvesting requirements,
ornamental aspects, and culinary tips for a number of the more
common herbs and edible flowers, and explores garden design.
Includes 65 pages of recipes featuring specific herbs and
vegetables. Supplemented with an index, bibliography, and
mail-order source list. Currently in print.
102.
NAL TX819.H4O88 1993
Recipes from an American Herb Garden. Maggie Oster. New
York, Macmillan, 1993. 160 p.
A handsome publication offering a selection of
specific recipes using herbs to enhance a variety of foods;
arrangement is by food category. Includes general advice on herb
cultivation and usage, with brief descriptions of the utilities
of 51 culinary herbs. Augmented with resource information for
obtaining herbs and other supplies, plus a bibliography and
index. Illustrated with color photos and line drawings.
Currently in print.
103.
NAL TX406.F37 1990
Spices, Condiments, and Seasonings. 2nd ed. Kenneth T.
Farrell. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1990. 414 p.
Intended as a text book as well as technical
reference source on the uses of herbs and spices in food
technology. Part I consists of an overview of the history of
spices. Part II provides detailed information on 58 important
spices (including many popularly considered "herbs"), with names,
sources, physical and sensory characteristics, ingredients,
household and commercial uses, and more. Includes a photo of
each spice and drawing of each spice plant. Part III covers the
characteristics and uses of spice extractives and soluble spices.
Part IV deals with condiments and sauces, and Part V with
seasonings. (Each of these categories of food additives or
flavorings is defined from the food technologist's viewpoint.)
Includes a wealth of data on these topics, with useful charts and
synopses, and an extensive bibliography. The first edition
(Westport, CT: AVI Publishing, 1985) has NAL call no. TX406.F37.
Currently in print.
105.
NAL SB454.3.F7W55 1990
The Fragrant Path. Louise Beebe Wilder. Foreward by
Allen Lacy. New York: Collier Books (Macmillan), 1990. 407 p.
An influential work on the scented garden by a
highly-regarded American garden writer, first published in 1932,
and according to Allen Lacy, "a fine blend of the personal and
the scholarly." In Part 1 the author outlines the fragrant year,
with chapters on fragrant annuals, hardy shrubs, and climbers,
and on flowers for night-scented gardens, rock gardens,
attracting bees, and more (including "plants of evil odour").
Chapter 12 in this section covers aromatic herbs the
"nose-herbs." In Part 2 she considers wild scents, aromatic
grasses, ferns, mushrooms, and miscellaneous others; in all,
more than 1000 plants are depicted.
The text is supplemented with a bibliography and index.
Macmillan's 1932 edition, titled The Fragrant Path: A Book
About Sweet Scented Flowers and Leaves, has NAL call no.
97.2 W64F. The 1974 reprint from Dover Publications, reissued as
The Fragrant Garden, has ARB call no. SB454.W63
1974.
(271,272,287,290,295)
106.
NAL 450 P694 v.45 no.3
Gardening for Fragrance. Tania Bayard, ed. Brooklyn, NY:
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, 1989. 96 p. (Handbook no. 121, Fall
1989, from the series Plants & Gardens, Brooklyn Botanic
Garden Record, vol. 44, no. 3.)
Consists of two dozen articles by noted herbal
experts on various topics relating to aromatic garden plants and
their uses. Topics include the biology of scent, a discussion of
plant types, landscaping considerations, preserving plant
fragrance, recommended books, and more. Contains color photos
and black-and-white illustrations. (270,271,295)
107.
ARB SB405.C6 1970
NAL SB405.C6 1970
Gardening for Fragrance: Indoors and Out. Nelson Coon.
New York: Hearthside Press, 1970.
239 p.
Provides an account of the history and role of
fragrance and fragrant plants for the human species, including
the use of scented plant materials in religion and therapy, and
with a chapter on "invisible gardens" designed for visually
impaired persons. One-half of the book consists of description
of a vast array of scented flora for garden and home use,
including trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annuals, "heady
herbs," bulbs, and more. This portion includes plants for the
greenhouse, the evening gardening, and the malodorous garden.
With black-and-white photographs, plus an index and bibliography
of older works. This book was first published as Fragrance
and Fragrant Plants for House and Garden (Grandview, MI:
Diversity Books, 1967), NAL call no. SB405.C6 and ARB call no.
SB405.C728. Not currently in print.
108.
ARB SB351.H5B75 1978
Herbs and the Fragrant Garden. 3rd ed. Margaret
Brownlow. London: Darton, Longman, and Todd, 1978. 223 p.
A classic work on fragrant plants, first published
privately in Great Britain in 1957, then revised and enlarged
commercially in 1963. The book offers descriptions of more than
300 plants, including trees, shrubs, and herbaceous flora, in
alphabetic sequence by common name, with notes on their garden
attributes, uses, distribution, and culture. Includes chapters
on herb garden design, the quest for fragrant plants, and the
history, culture, and uses of scented herbs. Contains also a
reference section with flowering times for northern hemisphere
plants, and lists of aromatic shrubs and North American herbs.
Both charming and informative, with the author's poems and her
color illustrations of mature plants (32 plates). With indexes to
common and botanical names. The second editon (New York:
McGraw-Hill, 1963) has NAL call no. 97.21 B82. Not currently in
print.
109.
NAL TT899.4.D84
Natural Fragrances: Outdoor Scents for Indoor Uses. Gail
Duff. Pownal, VT: Storey Communications, 1989. 153 p.
A practical, idea-filled guide for preserving the
essences of fragrant herbs and flowers. Contains directions for
making potpourri, sachets, moth deterrents, scented candles, and
other useful and decorative items, with descriptions of various
potpourri ingredients and more than three dozen specific recipes
and general guidelines. Useful garden plants as natural sources
for aromatic materials are noted, although otherwise there is
little emphasis on the garden aspects of scented plants.
Includes an index and list of craft suppliers in the U.S.,
Canada, and the U.K. Supplemented with color photos. (295)
110.
ARB SB301.G46
NAL SB301.G46
Scented Flora of the World. Roy Genders. New York: St.
Martin's Press, 1977. 560 p.
An interesting account of scented plants, with
encyclopedic coverage. Part 1 covers the history of
fragrant flora and classification of scents, and the extraction
of scented principles. Part 2, the body of the book, is an
alphabetical guide to hundreds of types of plants and their parts
(including trees and shrubs, flowers, herbs, and bulbs), each
entry arranged by plant genus name. Contains black-and-white
photos, plus a bibliography and index. Not currently in print.
111.
ARB SB454.3.F7V47 1981
NAL SB454.3.F7V47
The Scented Garden. Rosemary Verey. New York: Van
Nostrand Reinhold, 1981. 167 p.
A handsome and informative portrayal of the scented
garden, from a well-known English garden writer. Plants featured
include roses, flowering annuals, biennials, and perennials,
bulb-forming and similar plant types, herbs, shrubs, trees and
climbers, and "fragrant exotica" suited to greenhouse conditions.
Special topics include bee and butterfly plants, container
gardening, herb garden designs, and "herbal receipts and
conceits," the latter consisting of protocols for preserving and
using herbs in the home. An appendix offers lengthy lists of
plants with special features (such as scented leaves or flowers)
or for particular seasons or purposes. Includes a plant source
list for the U.S. and U.K., with a bibliography citing a number
of older publications on fragrant plants, and an index. With
full-page color illustrations and black-and-white photos.
Reissued in 1989 from Random House, New York, as The Scented
Garden: Choosing, Growing and Using the Plants That Bring
Fragrance to Your Life, Home and Table. Currently in print.
112.
NAL SB454.3.F7S68
The Scented Garden: How to Grow and Use Beautiful Plants to
Create a Harmony of Fragrances for Garden and Home. David
Squire and Jane Newdick. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1988 (1989
printing). 205 p.
The plants considered in this book are grouped according to
their uses in particular situations, and unlike other
publications described in this section are classified also by
scent type (such as sweet, fruity, mint, honey, resin). Topics
include plants for daytime or nighttime scent, for pathways, rock
and water gardens, herb gardens, flower borders, indoor gardens,
and more. Supplemented with useful charts for each section, and
includes a chapter with ideas for using fragrant plants inside
the home. With a source list for plants and seeds, plus index,
and numerous color photos throughout. (277)
113.
NAL TT899.4.O47 1986
The Scented Room: Cherchez's Book of Dried Flowers,
Fragrance, and Potpourri. Barbara Milo Ohrbach with Anne
Marie Cloutier. New York: Clarkson Potter, distributed by Crown
Publishers, 1986. 132 p.
The author shares her knowledge of and delight in
growing and using fragrant plants, with primary emphasis on how
to use them once they're in hand. Topics covered include making
potpourris, wreaths, pomanders, scented waters, and other items,
and decorating with herbal and floral materials. The basics of
growing, gathering, and drying garden herbs are covered in a
single chapter. Includes a lengthy bibliography on herbs and
fragrant plants, and also gardening in general, with lists of
gardens in the U.S. and Britain, plus an index and listing of
mail-order suppliers. Supplemented with numerous color photos.
Author Orhbach is owner of Cherchez, a New York firm that sells
dried flowers and herbal essences. Currently in print.
114.
NAL TT854.3.M38 1993
Colors from Nature: Growing, Collecting, and Using Natural
Dyes. Bobbi A. McRae. Pownal, VT: Storey Communications,
1993. 160 p.
For beginners and also those more experienced, this
book is intended to serve as a guide to experimentation with
natural plant dyes, rather than one offering specific recipes.
It covers the materials and principles of dyeing fibers, and
particular dyes and where to get them, including those that can
be gathered wild, garden-grown, or purchased from a grocery store
or by mail. Included are directions for a dozen craft projects,
with mail-order suppliers and a bibliography. Contains
black-and-white drawings and diagrams, and color plates, plus an
index. Step-by-step instructions make this a more practical book
for getting started with natural dyes than is Buchanan's text
(no. 116 below), which offers broader historical and botanical
narrative on traditional dye and textile plants. (261,293)
115.
NAL 450 P694 v.46, no.2
Dyes from Nature. Rita Buchanan, ed. Brooklyn, NY:
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1990. 96 p. (Handbook no. 124, Summer
1990, from the series Plants & Gardens, Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Record, vol. 46, no. 2.)
Consists of 30 articles by experts on various aspects
of natural dyeing and dye plants. Topics range from dyeing
traditions around the world, to historical aspects, growing your
own indigo, dyeing with wild plants, weeds, flowers, and
mushrooms, safety aspects of dyeing, and more. Includes a
bibliography and source list for dye supplies and dye plants.
With color photos. (270)
116.
NAL TT848.B76
A Weaver's Garden. Rita Buchanan. Loveland, CO:
Interweave Press, 1987. 230 p.
The plants traditionally associated with weaving and
textiles are the subject of this book, intended for the gardener,
artisan, or historian. The text covers plant-derived fibers,
dyes, soaps, fragrances (for scenting or preserving fabrics), and
tools. Each topic is discussed in terms of the botany,
chemistry, and history of each product group, with clear
presentation of technical aspects, plus guidelines for use (how
to dye yarn or to make soap, for instance), detailed descriptions
of the plant sources and their garden attributes, and a useful
reference list for further reading. Contains a chapter on
methods and designs for creating "a weaver's garden." With
handsome drawings of the plants covered, and color plates, plus a
source list for plants and seeds, glossary, index, and
pronunciation guide for Latin plant names. (275,293,295) (A more
recent collaboration by this same author and publisher is A
Dyer's Garden (1995), NAL call no. SB285.B79 1995), a
practical guide to growing dye plants and dyeing basics.)
117.
NAL TX553.A3B68 1984
Botanicals Generally Recognized as Safe. Boulder, CO:
Herb Research Foundation, 1984. 7 p.
A compilation of the plant-derived products appearing
on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) "Generally
Recognized as Safe" (or GRAS) listing of food additives,
including natural flavorings, spices, and seasonings (each of
these defined from FDA's viewpoint). The listing is useful but
also limited, as noted by the publisher, since "unsafe" herbs are
not listed, and neither are many plant products used as herbs but
classed by the FDA as foods; thus "many herbal products fall into
a 'grey area' of regulation," and "omission from the list does
not imply that they are not safe." Botanicals are listed by
common name, with botanical name(s) and notations on the food
additive category for each, and any restrictions. (267)
118.
NAL TX406.R5
The Complete Book of Herbs, Spices and Condiments: From
Garden to Kitchen to Medicine Chest. Carol Ann Rinzler. New
York: Facts on File, 1990. 199 p.
Based on the latest scientific data, herbs and other
food seasonings are treated as "individual health products" with
nutritional and medicinal effects, similar to vitamin supplements
or to prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Entries for
several hundred flavorings are arranged alphabetically by common
name in reference format. Each contains data on 1) the plant
source (in outline form with names, part used, native habitat,
medicinal properties, other uses); 2) use as food flavoring (how
grown and manufactured, flavoring constituents, nutritional
profile); 3) how the seasoning affects the body, with summary of
medical benefits and adverse effects (including drugs and medical
tests affected); and 4) brief, practical suggestions for cooking
as well as other household uses. Also notes two dozen herbs once
used in food and medicine, but no longer considered safe. This
is a useful reference that collects health-related information
that is often dispersed. Includes references, plus a
generally-useful index (although an index to botanical names is
lacking). Reissued in 1991 by Holt, Henry & Company, New York,
and currently in print.
119.
NAL QK99.K68
Green Medicine: The Search for Plants That Heal.
Margaret B. Kreig. Chicago: Rand McNally, 1964. 462 p.
One of the first books to recount the mid-century
revival of interest in the industrial West in botanical drugs and
medicinal plants. The author tells of plant-hunting expeditions
to Mexico and the Amazon rainforest, producing a highly readable
account with both popular and scientific appeal. Appended with a
lengthy narrative guiding the reader to the then-current and
historical literature of ethnobotany and botanical medicine, plus
an index. Supplemented with black-and-white photos. Currently in
print.
120.
NAL RS164.V34
Green Pharmacy: A History of Herbal Medicine. Barbara
Van Der Zee. Foreward by Norman R. Farnsworth. London: Jill
Norman & Hobhouse, 1981. 379 p.
An illuminating account of the historical development
of western herbal medicine, highlighting the people and events
that have influenced modern plant-based pharmacology and
medicine. The time span begins with prehistoric plant drug use,
and coverage includes ancient Chinese contributions to herbal
medicine, Greek and Roman developments, medieval
practices, and "heroic medicine" typifying 18th and 19th Century
American practices. Most of the book focuses on 19th and 20th
Century developments, recounting the rise and fall of herbal
therapy movements both within and outside the mainstream medical
profession. Includes an overview of the status of herbal
medicine in the U.S. and Europe, including regulatory aspects,
through the late 1970s. With an extensive bibliography, author's
notes, and index. Well-researched and suited to various reader's
interests. Reissued without revision as Green Pharmacy: The
History & Evolution of Western Herbal Medicine (VT: Healing
Arts Press, 1991). (Note: The author is identified in some
sources as Barbara Griggs or Barbara Vanderzee.) Currently in
print.
121.
ARB QK99.A1D83
NAL QK99.A1D83
Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. James A. Duke. Boca Raton,
FL: CRC Press, 1985. 677 p.
An informative reference work on plants with
medicinal or folk medicinal uses, containing data gathered from
the scientific literature by the author, a noted authority on
herbs and
medicinal plants. The text considers, in the author's words,
"borderline" herb species (365 in all) that have been in wide use
or championed by the herbal industry and also questioned by
regulatory agencies, i.e., "those that have been batted about in
public view." Includes detailed chemistries and medicinal
properties and uses for each, with line drawings of most species.
Supplemented with detailed charts documenting toxicity data and
phytochemical constituents, plus an index and extensive
bibliography. Also know as CRC Handbook of Medicinal
Herbs. Currently in print.
122.
ARB RM666.H33 T93 1994
NAL RM666.H33T93 1994
Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Uses of
Phytomedicinals. Varro E. Tyler. Binghamton, NY:
Pharmaceutical Press/Haworth Press, 1994. 209 p.
Offers current, science-based information on the
pharmacology and therapeutics, as well as safety and efficacy, of
"beneficial crude drugs of plant origin (herbs) and their common
preparations (phytomedicinals)." Dr. Tyler, a prominent
pharmacognosist, analyses more than 100 herbal preparations with
respect to their pharmacological effects on 10 body systems. The
text also addresses basic principles of herbal medicine and
current issues relating to herbal product regulation in the U.S.
An important reference work for health care professionals and
others with scientific or medical interest. Contains indexes
with common and botanical names, with extensive reference notes
included in each chapter. (267,295)
123.
NAL RM666.H33T94 1993
The Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and
Related Remedies. 3rd ed. Varro E. Tyler. Binghamton, NY:
Haworth Press, 1993. 375 p.
In classic herbal format, this text, from a widely
respected professional pharmacognosist, considers the properties
of 100 commonly-used herbs, and the pros and cons of their
medicinal usage. Monographs on individual herbs, from alfalfa to
yucca, include a non-technical discussion of chemical and
pharmacological properties, and the author's evaluation of
probable utility and safety. Includes references from scientific
studies, as well as the uncritical advocacy literature, to
provide context. Addresses laws and regulations and safety
issues concerning herbal therapy and self-treatment, with summary
charts and comprehensive indexing. Presents sound information
for general readers, and may serve also as a useful reference for
health professionals. First issued in 1981 and revised in 1987,
the latter edition as The New Honest Herbal, with NAL
call no. RM666.H33T9 1987. (267,295)
124.
NAL R733.R42 1992
Reader's Guide to Alternative Health Methods. John F.
Zwicky, et al. Chicago, IL: American Medical Association, 1992.
348 p.
"An analysis of more than 1000 reports on unproven,
disproven, controversial, fraudulent, quack, and/or otherwise
questionable approaches to solving health problems," this
publication is intended to provide information to help general
readers to "evaluate healthcare approaches that are not based on
established scientific knowledge." Following an overview (Part
I), for each therapy or healing system considered (in Parts II
and III), commentary from the authors is followed by a listing of
readings derived from medical and scientific journals, consumer
magazines, and other sources intended for various audiences.
Topics especially pertinent include sections on herbs (p. 74-80),
homeopathy (p. 85-93), and aromatherapy (p. 279-281) and also
the sections on folk (traditional) medicine, unproven AIDS
remedies, and questionable cancer treatments. Appendices list,
in turn, organizations and publications that are either skeptical
of, or promote "alternative" methods. Currently in print.
126.
NAL SB351.H5J29
Growing & Using Herbs Successfully. Betty E.M. Jacobs.
Pownal, VT: Garden Way Publishing, 1981. 223 p.
An informative and popular guide to growing herbs,
with advice on starting an herb business in one's backyard, from
an experienced Canadian herb grower and businesswoman. Includes
description of several dozen herbs, plus basic horticultural
methods, how to harvest and process, and considerations for
commercial growing (including materials, marketing, and product
ideas). With suggestions for further reading and resource
information, plus an index. (Portions of this book were
published in 1976 as Profitable Herb-Growing at Home,
NAL call no. SB351.H5J32.) (273,276,278,293)
127.
NAL SB351.H5R435 1994
Growing Your Herb Business. Bertha P. Reppert. Pownal,
VT: Storey Communications, 1994.
186 p.
The author shares her experiences in establishing The
Rosemary House, a Pennsylvania herb and spice shop in business
for the past 25 years. Topics include how to start, build, and
market one's business, with consideration of a broad range of
herbal products. Also portrays the experiences of dozens of other
herb business owners. Text is supplemented with line drawings,
and includes suggested readings and resource information. This
is an interesting, idea-filled narrative from an experienced
herb businesswoman. (See also Section 11, for mail-order
information on The Rosemary House.) (261,271,273,276,278,293)
128.
NAL SB351.H5S77 1994
Herbs for Sale: Growing and Marketing Herbs, Herbal Products,
and Herbal Know-How. Lee Sturdivant. Friday Harbor,
Washington: San Juan Naturals, 1994. 246 p.
A useful guide to the business possibilities of herbs
and herbal products. Drawing from the author's own experience
and that of other successful ventures, it covers herb farms,
various herb products, wildcrafting, teaching about herbs, and
other options. For each topic, there are lists of publications
and additional resource information for getting started and
learning more. Includes an index. In this update, the author
has expanded significantly upon her 1988 book from the same
publisher, Profits from Your Backyard Herb Garden, with
NAL call no. SB351.H5S78. (268,271,273,276,278,293)
129.
NAL SB351.H5L85 1994
Pay Dirt: How to Raise and Sell Herbs and Produce for Serious
Cash. Mimi Luebbermann. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1994.
209 p.
An idea book for tapping into the growing market for
herbs, specialty produce, and herb products and craft items.
Covers how to grow (the basics) and how and where to market, with
numerous creative suggestions. Each topic is supplemented with a
lengthy bibliography for further reading, plus useful resource
information. Includes an index. (273,278)
130.
NAL SB351.H5M52 1992
The Potential of Herbs as a Cash Crop: How to Make a Living
in the Country. Richard Allan Miller. Berkeley, CA: Ten
Speed Press, 1992. 230 p.
A common-sense guide for the small farmer interested
in herbs as an alternative crop venture. Includes basics on
growing,
processing, and marketing herbs, plus useful information on
specific herbs. Includes a section on resources which is
generally useful, although some of the specific listings are
outdated, plus an index. Reprinted from original 1985 edition
(Kansas City, MO: Acres U.S.A.) with NAL call no. SB351.H5M5.
(273,278,293)
131.
NAL SB115.I8 1993
Andersen Horticultural Library's Source List of Plants and
Seeds. 3rd ed. Chanhassen, MN: Andersen Horticultural
Library, 1993. 261 p.
A selected listing of over 47,000 garden plants
commercially available from mail-order suppliers in North
America, with over 400 sources represented. Coverage of flowers,
vegetables, trees, and shrubs encompasses many plants popularly,
or less commonly, known as "herbs." Information in this edition
(first published in 1987 and revised in 1989) is derived from
1990-1992 catalogs. Plants are listed by scientific name and
cross-referenced by common name. An excellent source for
locating hard-to-find herb plants and seeds. The new 4th edition
with 59,000 plant and seed entries was released in 1996.
Available from the publisher (Andersen Horticultural Library,
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, P.O. Box 39, Chanhassen, MN
55317-0039).
132.
ARB SB175.F33
NAL SB175.F33
Cornucopia: A Source Book of Edible Plants. Stephen
Facciola. Introduction by Noel Vietmeyer. Vista, CA: Kampong
Publications, 1990. 677 p.
An authoritative horticultural reference work
presenting the diversity of food plants available to home
gardeners,
professional horticulturists, and others. Offers botanical
listings of over 3000 species of plants, including herbs,
heirloom vegetables, fruit trees, and wild edibles, with selected
cultivar listings for popular food plants. Entries are fully
annotated and cross-referenced, with literature references.
Includes a listing of 1300 plant sources in the U.S. and abroad;
in addition to commercial seed and plant suppliers, these include
non- commercial sources and suppliers of a number of preserved
plant food products. Supplemented with indexes and an extensive
bibliography. (288)
133.
NAL RS164.D57 1994
Directory of Herbal Education. Laura Z. Clavio. West
Lafayette, IN: Intra-American Specialties, 1994. 37 p.
An annotated listing of herbally-oriented
educational
opportunities in the U.S. and Canada. Entries include various
programs offering on-site or correspondence courses, workshops,
and apprenticeships. While medical herbalism is emphasized,
instructional programs in herb crafting, wild edibles, herbal
botany, and herb production are included also. Descriptions
provide contact information, and in some cases, fee information.
The guide is supplemented with a listing of graduate and
undergraduate programs in ethnobotany. Includes an index to
programs and subjects. (For availability, contact Intra-American
Specialties, 3014 N 400 West, West Lafayette, IN 47906-5231.)
134.
Garden Literature Review: Selected Sources of U.S. Gardening
Information. Sally Williams.
WWW site URL:
http://www.olympus.net/gardens/glitrvw2.htm, July
7, 1996. [approx. 8 p.]
From the publisher of the periodical
index, Garden Literature (described in Section 8), this
annotated listing available on the Internet is depicted as "a
compilation of sources for the serious gardener." Citations
include "essential directories," other sourcebooks and plant
finders, mail-order book sellers, book and periodical indexes,
and other information for gardeners, a good deal of which herb
enthusiasts may find useful. The listings duplicate some of the
publications and sources mentioned in this publication, but
include some
additional sources as well.
135.
NAL SB450.943.U6B37 1994
Gardening by Mail: A Source Book. 4th ed. Barbara J.
Barton. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1994. various pagings.
"Everything for the garden and gardener" this
annotated directory of mail-order resources for North American
gardeners includes seed companies and nurseries, garden
suppliers, books and other publications, horticultural
organizations, and libraries. The material is well-organized,
with much to interest herb gardeners. Includes indexes to plant
and seed sources (by name and location), products and services,
societies, and periodicals.
(271)
136.
NAL SB351.H5M353 1992
The Herb Companion Wishbook and Resource Guide. Bobbi A.
McRae. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1992. 302 p.
An invaluable guide to thousands of mail-order
sources for all things herbal. Offers annotated descriptions of
sources for plants and seeds, supplies for cooking, crafts, and
health, publications, educational opportunities, public herb
gardens, and more, plus a calendar of herb festivals and other
events. Focus is on the U.S., with a more limited selection of
Canadian and British sources. Indexes to the herbal businesses
and public gardens mentioned in the text are included. (268,271)
137.
NAL SB351.H5H3714
The Herbal Green Pages: An Herbal Resource Guide,
1994-95. Maureen Rogers, ed. Silver Spring, PA: The Herb
Growing and Marketing Network, 1994. 292 p.
A directory of herbal products and
services, organized by the following topics: publishers and book
dealers, associations, information services, educational
programs, botanical gardens, garden suppliers, and more.
Contains 4000 annotated listings, arranged alphabetically by
business name, with emphasis mainly on the U.S., and secondarily
on Canada and elsewhere. Includes indexes by geographic
location, contact person, and product category. (This 4th annual
directory is one of the services offered from the Herb Growing
and Marketing Network see the organization's listing in Section 10
to inquire about availability.)
138.
NAL RM666.H33I54 1994
The Information Sourcebook of Herbal Medicine. David
Hoffmann, ed. Freedom, CA: Crossing Press, 1994. 305 p.
A guide to current information on Western herbal
medicine and herbal pharmacology by a well-known British
herbalist. Consists of an overview of herbalism in the modern
world, guidance in searching the scientific literature of
orthodox medicine, and an extensive listing of sources and
library resources concerning phytotherapeutic practice. Includes
the "on-line herbalist" how to find information available
electronically, plus a glossary of medical terms and information
on plant names and Latin derivations. Approximately 60 pages of
the book consist of copies of bibliographic citations from the
medical database, MEDLINE, for a selection of well-known
medicinal herbs. (267,293)
139.
NAL SB351.H5O4
Northwind Farm's Herb Resource Directory, 1994-95
Edition. Paula Oliver and David Oliver. Shevlin, MN:
Northwind Farm Publications, 1994. 117 p.
Contains descriptive listings of herbal resources,
covering commercial suppliers of plants, seeds, and herbal
products, educational organizations, information and design
services, and libraries. Entries (1165 in all) are grouped by
state (or country) and indexed according to type of business and
products or services offered, business name, and geographic
location, and cross-referenced by state. Focus is on the U.S.,
with a few dozen entries from Canada and Australia, and fewer
numbers from other locations. This publication, which has been
updated every two years, began as a "Resource Guide" series in
1983 and acquired its current form in the 1990-1991 edition.
(The 1996 edition, also in database format on diskette, is
available from the publisher see Section 11 for contact
information.) (268,276)
140
ARB SB115.N87 1990
NAL SB115.N87 1990
Nursery and Seed Catalogs: A Directory of Collections.
Rev. ed. Bronx, NY: Council on Botanical and Horticultural
Libraries, New York Botanical Garden, 1990. 87 p.
This directory of institutions, businesses, and
individuals in the U.S. and Canada with significant collections
of nursery and seed catalogs is a useful resource for
herbally-oriented horticulturists, botanists, and agricultural
historians. Entries are grouped by U.S. state or Canadian
province, then listed alphabetically. Each entry (including the
National Agricultural Library's preeminent collection) lists the
collection location with dates of coverage, approximate numbers
of catalogs in each collection, and other notes. Includes an
index. Revised from the original 1985 edition. Currently in
print.
Proceedings from the 1991-1995 conferences are available from one of the co-sponsors, the International Herb Growers and Marketers Association (known currently as the International Herb Association or IHA). Audio tapes for some presentations are available also. Refer to Section 10 of this publication for additional information on IHA. The 1986 and 1987 Proceedings are available from Purdue University, Office of Publications, South Campus Courts - D, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, telephone 317-494-2040.
141
NAL HD1775.I6I5 no.518
Proceedings of the First National Herb Growing and Marketing
Conference, July 19-22, 1986, West Lafayette, Indiana. James
E. Simon and Lois Grant, eds. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue
University, 1987. 333 p. (Issued as part of series, NAL title
Station Bulletin (Purdue University, Agricultural Experiment
Station), no. 518.)
142
NAL HD1775.I6I5 no.530
Proceedings of the Second National Herb Growing and Marketing
Conference, July 19-22, 1987, Indianapolis, Indiana. James
E. Simon and Lois Grant, eds. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue Research
Foundation, 1987. 342 p. (Issued as part of series, NAL title
Station Bulletin (Purdue University, Agricultural
Experiment Station), no. 530.)
143
NAL SB351.H5N3 1988
Proceedings of the Third National Herb Growing and Marketing
Conference: June 19-22, 1988, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Arlene
Kestner and Maureen R. Buehrle, eds. Baton Rouge, LA:
International Herb Growers and Marketers Association, 1988.
various pagings. (alternate title, Herbs 88)
144
NAL SB351.H5N3 1989
Proceedings of the Fourth National Herb Growing and Marketing
Conference: July 22-25, 1989, San Jose, California. James E.
Simon, Arlene K. Kestner, and Maureen R. Buehrle, eds. San Jose,
CA: International Herb Growers and Marketers Association, 1989.
466 p. (alternate title, Herbs '89)
145
Proceedings of Herbs '90: The Fifth Annual Conference of the
International Herb Growers and Marketers Association, June
30-July 3, 1990 . James E. Simon, Arlene Kestner, and
Maureen R. Buehrle, eds. Silver Springs, PA: International Herb
Growers and Marketers Association, [1990]. 228 p.
146
NAL SB351.H5N3 1992
Proceedings of Herbs '92: Seventh National Herb Growing and
Marketing Conference, July 9-12, 1992, Fort Worth, Texas.
James E. Simon and Arlene Kestner, eds. Mundelein, IL:
International Herb Growers and Marketers Association, 1992. 169
p. (alternate title, Herbs '92)
147
NAL SB351.H5N3 1993
Proceedings of Herbs '93: Eighth National Herb Growing and
Marketing Conference, July 8-11, 1993, Bellevue, Washington.
Arlene Kestner and James E. Simon, eds. Mundelein, IL:
International Herb Growers and Marketers Association, 1993. 183
p. (alternate title, Herbs '93)
148
NAL SB351.H5N3 1994
Proceedings of Herbs '94: Ninth National Herb Growing and
Marketing Conference, July 7-10, 1994, Raleigh, North
Carolina. Arlene Kestner, James E. Simon, and Arthur O.
Tucker, eds. Mundelein, IL: International Herb Growers and
Marketers Association, 1994. 176 p. (alternate title, Herbs
'94)
150.
NAL Videocassette no. 170
How to Grow and Cook Fresh Herbs with Jeff Ball.
Indianapolis, IN: Kartes Video Communications, 1986. VHS, 60
min.
Straight talk on herb gardening from Jeff Ball, the
prolific garden writer (on "60 minute" gardening, for instance)
and video producer. Covers growing plants from seeds, and garden
planting and care, and offers ideas and convenient ways to use
fresh and preserved herbs in the kitchen year-round. From the
series Yardening. Endorsed by the National Gardening Association,
and sponsored by W. Atlee Burpee Company, Mantis Manufacturing
Company, and Four Seasons Greenhouses.
151.
NAL Videocassette no. 2134
An Introduction to Herbs. Laura Byrd, narrator. Fall
City, WA: The Herbfarm, 1993. VHS, 50 min.
For home gardeners, an informative, high-quality
production from herb specialists at the Herbfarm, a commercial
herb nursery in Washington state. The presentation is based on
herb workshops held at the farm, and considers basic gardening
methods and considerations for growing various popular herbs,
including soil, sun, and moisture factors, and advice for using
particular fresh and dried herbs in foods and beverages. Current
and historic uses and garden aspects of "favorite herbs" are
highlighted and attractively photographed. From the series
Cultivating the Good Life. (Contact information for the Herbfarm
is listed in Section 11.)
152.
NAL Videocasette no. 1774
Sweet Basil: The Culinary Classic. Greensboro, NC:
[Agricultural Communications, North Carolina A&T State
University, Cooperative Extension Program], 1992. VHS, 16
min.
This video from Extension specialists demonstrates
production methods for sweet basil, a potential alternative crop
for small commercial growers. Topics include seeding,
transplanting, irrigating, weed and pest control, and harvesting;
marketing options and concerns are also addressed. From the
Extension-produced Ways to Grow Series.
153.
ARB Z6665.H47.A5
NAL Z6665.H47A5
A Bibliography on Herbs, Herbal Medicine, "Natural" Foods,
and Unconventional Medical Treatment. Theodora Andrews, with
the assistance of William L. Corya and Donald A. Stickel, Jr.
Littleton, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 1982. 339 p.
Lists 749 publications with descriptions and reviews.
Part 1 covers general reference sources, including bibliographies
and indexes, handbooks, encyclopedias, periodicals, and more.
Part 2 covers source materials from 17 diffferent subject areas
(including herb growing, herb cookery, medicinal plants,
poisonous plants, "natural" foods, wild plants, and spices).
Covers historical and scientific works, as well as popular books,
focusing on the "best" books for the latter category. Appendices
list organizations, with author, title, and subject indexes. Not
currently in print.
154.
NAL Z5996.A1D3
The Gardener's Reading Guide. Jan Dean. Foreward by
Allen Lacy. New York: Facts on File, 1993. 250 p.
An annotated bibliography of 2300 books on gardening,
selected to interest the "average" gardener rather than one with
highly specialized interests. Includes classic works and the
author's "personal favorites," but otherwise emphasizes titles
from the last 15 years. Subjects include "the personal side of
gardening" (Part I); practical aspects of gardening and
particular garden plants (Parts II, III); regional gardening
(Part IV); and miscellaneous topics (Part VI). Book lists
include a one-line description for most, except when titles are
self-explanatory. Subject cross-references are included.
According to Allen Lacy, this guide is "an informed and
intelligent survey of the world of books on gardening." Includes
a group of herb books (including a number of titles not listed in
this publication), and related titles grouped under topics such
as fragrant gardens. With indexes to authors and subjects.
(271)
155.
ARB Z5996.H37 S56
NAL Z5996.H37.S56
Herbs: An Indexed Bibliography 1971-1980, The Scientific
Literature on Selected Herbs, and Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
of the Temperate Zone. James E. Simon, Arlena F. Chadwick,
and Lyle E. Craker. Hamden, CT: Archon Books/Shoestring Press,
1984. 770 p.
A comprehensive bibliography covering "the major
commercially significant herbs of the temperate zone," including
more than 80 herb species. Consists of a narrative description
of each herb and lists reference sources nearly 8000 citations in
all. With subject and author indexes, plus an extensive listing
of additional references, including books, conference reports,
and other sources. Intended primarily for scientists or those
with a commercial or technical interest in herbs. Not currently
in print.
156.
NAL Z5996.H37H64 1985
"Herbs and herb gardening." Pauline Hollman. LC Science
Tracer Bullet 85-1. Washington, DC: Library of Congress,
Science and Technology Division. Feb. 1985. 10 p.
Covers identification, cultivation, and use of herbs.
Selected citations, to put the reader "on target," are grouped
under the following topics: general works, herbals and histories,
cooking with herbs, herb gardens and gardening, herbal cosmetics,
dyes and dyeing, and specialized publications, plus
encyclopedias, dictionaries, field guides, bibliographies,
abstracting and indexing services, journals, and representative
journal articles. Includes
appropriate Library of Congress subject headings. Updates TB
75-1.
157.
NAL HD1667.I6I5
"The literature of herbs." Theodora Andrews. In: Proceedings
of the Second National Herb Growing and Marketing
Conference. James E. Simon and Lois Grant, eds. West
Lafayette, IN: Purdue Research Foundation, 1987. p. 210-218.
Lists "a few representative materials that cover a
wide range of topics related to herbs and medicinal plants."
Includes general reference sources, herbals, histories, biblical
plants, and periodicals; 63 citations offer descriptions of both
popular and scientific works. (See Section 4 for availability
information from the publisher.)
158.
NAL Z675.T3S342
"The scientific literature on herbs." Arlena F. Chadwick and Lyle
E. Craker. Science and Technology Libraries 9(1): 71-103
(Spring 1988).
Following a brief introduction to the literature,
uses, and economic value of herbs, the authors identify some
difficulties in identifying and accessing the herbal literature.
Following are descriptions of selected books by subject,
audience, or format (e.g., horticultural, phytochemical, and
economic aspects; applications, floras, field guides, and popular
books), plus important journals, conference proceedings,
bibliographies and bibliographic databases, government
publications, computer databases, and other information sources.
Includes a chart depicting important events in herbal history and
notable publications, covering 2700 BC to 1986. Intended to
assist librarians in developing a scientific literature
collection to support research on herbs, but may offer insights
to others with herbal research interests.
159.
NAL SB351.H5N3 1989
"Stalking the elusive reference knowing your prey." Arlena F.
Chadwick and Lyle E. Craker. In: Proceedings of the Fourth
National Herb Growing and Marketing Conference: July 22-25, 1989,
San Jose, California. James E. Simon, Arlene K. Kestner, and
Maureen A. Buehrle, eds. San Jose, CA: International Herb Growers
and Marketers Association, 1989. p. 341-351.
Addresses how to find relevant, quality information
on herbs, with discussion of various forms of the literature
available, and how to gain access to the broad scope of
information on herbs. Focus is on the scientific, technical
literature. (Consult Section 4 for availability information.)
Herb Gardens and Gardening
Publications in this section are bibliographies in NAL's . Quick Bibliography (QB) series, which are compilations prepared from searches of the Library's AGRICOLA database. Several NAL QBs (also with NAL call no. AZ5071.N3) are included among the bibliographies in the following two sections also. Contact the Library concerning the availability of specific QB titles in printed or electronic format. (See also Section 9 for more information on AGRICOLA.)
160.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Herb gardening 1970 - 1979: 112 Citations." Jayne T. MacLean
and Ann Juneau. Quick Bibliography 79-10. Beltsville,
MD: The Library, April 1979. 17 p., 112 citations.
161.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Herb gardening 1970 - July 1980." Jayne T. MacLean. Quick
Bibliography 80-31. Beltsville, MD: The Library, Sept. 1980.
unnumbered pages, 123 citations.
162.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Herb gardening, 1970 - 1981." Jayne T. McLean. Quick
Bibliography 82-01. Beltsville, MD: The Library, Jan. 1982.
22 p., 218 citations.
163.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Herb gardening, 1970 - 1983." Jayne T. McLean. Quick
Bibliography 83-33. Belts-ville, MD: The Library, May 1983.
20 p., 169
citations.
164.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Herb gardening, 1979 - 1985." Jayne T. McLean. Quick
Bibliography 86-26. Belts-ville, MD: The Library, Jan. 1986.
7 p., 94 citations.
165.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Herb gardening, 1979 - 1986." Jayne T. McLean. Quick
Bibliography 87-09. Belts-ville, MD: The Library, Jan. 1987.
9 p., 117 citations.
166.
NAL a5071.N3
"Herb gardening, January 1981 - March 1989." Jayne T. MacLean.
Quick Bibliography 89-76. Beltsville, MD: The Library,
June 1989. 12 p., 140 citations.
167.
NAL a5071.N3
"Herb gardening, January 1985 - July 1990." Jane P. Gates.
Quick Bibliography 91-12. Beltsville, MD: The Library,
Oct. 1990. 9 p., 120 citations.
Medicinal Herbs, Herbal Botany and Medicine
168.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Ethnobotany and medicinal plants, January 1990 - June 1991."
Susan A. McCarthy. Quick Bibliography 92-66. Beltsville,
MD: The Library, Sept. 1992. 107 p., 591 citations.
169.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Ethnobotany and medicinal plants, July 1991 - July 1992." Susan
A. McCarthy. Quick Bibliography 93-02. Beltsville, MD:
The Library, Oct. 1992. 134 p., 542 citations.
170.
NAL SB293.M43
"Information on medicinal plants." Y. Chadra and Gian Singh. In:
The Medicinal Plant Industry. R.O.B. Wijesekera, ed.
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 1991. Chapter 16, p. 237-248.
An especially thorough guide to the scientific and
technical literature on medicinal plants, covering mainly
research periodicals, indexing and abstracting services, book
source information, databases, and sources for trade,
statistical, and patent data. With international scope, and
including sources in languages other than English. Lists 200
scientific and technical journals that report on medicinal
plants, and the important abstracting and indexing publications.
Currently in print.
171.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Medical botany and herbal medicine, selected books, 1970 -
1984." Jayne T. McLean. Quick Bibliography 85-27.
Belts-ville, MD: The Library, July 1985. 11 p., 270 citations.
172.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Medical botany and herbal medicine, books and articles, 1984 -
1986." Jayne T. McLean. Quick Bibliography 87-15.
Belts-ville, MD: The Library, Feb. 1987. 22 p., 271 citations.
173.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Medical botany and herbal medicine: books and articles, January
1986 - May 1988." Jayne T. McLean. Quick Bibliography
88-79. Beltsville, MD: The Library, Sept. 1988. 31 p., 341
citations.
174.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Medical botany and herbal medicine, January 1988 - December
1989." Jane P. Gates. Quick Bibliography 90-44.
Beltsville, MD: The Library, April 1990. 35 p., 400 citations.
175.
NAL Z5354.M42R63 1991
"Medicinal plants." Judith Robinson and Constance Carter. LC
Science Tracer Bullet 91-8. Washington, DC: Library of
Congress, Science and Technology Division. May 1991. 18 p.
Intended to put the reader "on target" in locating
information in the collections of the Library of Congress (LC)
and to aid in further study. Includes brief introductory
articles; LC subject headings; basic texts; specialized titles
(including medicinal plant usage by native Americans); selected
titles from the international literature; handbooks, encyclopedias,
and dictionaries; conference proceedings; government publications;
dissertation sources and selected dissertations; abstracting and
indexing sources; online databases; selected journals; and
representative journal articles. Also lists library and
government information sources. Emphasizes publications since
1980, but covers some of the older literature as well. Updates
TB 72-19 and TB 81-2.
176.
NAL aQK98.4 A1M45 1993
New World Plants and Their Uses: A Guide to Selected
Literature and Genetic Resources 1980-1993. Joanne Meil.
Beltsville, MD: National Agricultural Library, 1993. 38 p., 101
citations.
A selective bibliography on native American
agricultural practices and wild and domesticated plants used for
food, and "herbs" used for medicine and other purposes. Includes
a listing of germplasm and data sources, seed banks or exchanges,
and commercial sources of native plants, plus author index.
Other Special Topics
177.
NAL aZ5071.N3
"Culinary herbs and herbal oils, January 1979 - May 1989." Jayne
T. MacLean. Quick Bibliography 90-22. Beltsville, MD:
The Library, Jan. 1990. 33 p., 331 citations.
178.
NAL Z5351.P6
"Dyes from plants: an annotated list of references." Thomas A.
Zanoni and Eileen K. Schofield. Plant Bibliography, no.
5. Bronx, NY: Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries,
New York Botanical Garden, 1983. 13 p.
Lists and provides brief descriptions of 62
publications on dye plants and dyeing, including those dealing
with the broader aspects, or specific dyes and plants. Most are
North American works from the 1960s and 1970s, plus a few earlier
publications; both books and magazine articles are included. The
bibliography covers natural dyeing with both wild and cultivated
plants, thus augmenting the selected books listed in Section 2J
of this publication, which focus on garden plants as dye sources.
This section lists current periodicals concerned with either broad or more specialized herbal topics. Included are general gardening, and culinary and food magazines that provide regular coverage of herbs and herb usage. Subscription and contact information is included in each entry. Many of the periodicals listed can be found at public or horticultural libraries.
Additional herbally-oriented periodicals, including newsletters or magazines with a regional focus, and also scientific and professional journals or trade magazines covering medicinal plants, ethno-botany, and related topics, can be found by referring to the publications described in Section 3, "Resource Guides," and in Section 6, "Bibliographies."
The names of particular publications or services that offer subject indexing for each of the following periodicals are included with each description. This is a selective listing of indexes to the gardening, agricultural, and consumer-oriented health literature, as well as the more widely available indexing tools that cover broader subject areas. Indexes that emphasize the more research- oriented, or professional or technical literature, are not included. (To identify these indexes, refer to the publications in Section 3, "Resource Guides," and Section 6, "Bibliographies.") For more information on the indexes that are most useful to home gardeners and herb enthusiasts, see Section 9.
Note: The indexing information that is provided denotes current indexing status and does not reflect changes that may have occurred over time.
180.
Seed Savers Exchange
Seed Savers Exchange (SSE)
3076 North Winn Rd., Decorah, IA 52101
telephone/fax 319-382-5872
Kent Whealy, editor
three annual eds. (see below), subscription included with
membership (U.S. $25/yr, Canada $30/yr)
indexed in Garden Literature
SSE is a nonprofit network of individuals who work
locally and internationally to save endangered crop varieties
from extinction. Members receive three publications yearly.
Seed Savers Yearbook is an annual listing of more than
10,000 unique seed varieties available for exchange (herbs are
included, although most listings are vegetables and fruits).
Seed Savers Exchange Summer Edition (issued
July-August), and Winter Edition (October-November)
consist of original articles, book excerpts and reviews, reports
from the annual membership gathering, and related features.
Content focuses on various aspects of the preservation of
agricultural crop diversity (from seed-saving methods to politics
and economics), and includes articles on ethnobotany and specific
heirloom plants and varieties. The two latter publications each
typically exceed 150 pages in length. SSE was founded in 1975
and its publications first issued in 1976.
182.
The Herb Companion
NAL SB351.H5H47
Interweave Press
201 East Fourth St., Loveland, CO 80537-5655
telephone 970-669-7672 or 800-272-2193 (to subscribe)
Kathleen Halloran, editor
ISSN 1040-581X
bimonthly, subscriptions U.S. $24/yr, elsewhere $31/yr
(U.S. funds only, surface delivery) indexed in Garden
Literature
An informative periodical "in celebration of the
useful plants," for the general reader as well as herb
professional. Introduced in 1989, it covers herb gardening,
crafts, history, and culinary topics. Feature articles are
supplemented with book reviews, a recipe section, calendar of
national events, and commercial ads. Issues are illustrated
lavishly with color drawings and photos. Recent issues have
contained the supplement "Herbs for Health," an educational
service from the American Botanic Council and the Herb Research
Foundation (see Section 10 for information on these
organizations). Includes an annual subject index.
183.
The Herb Quarterly
NAL SB351.H5H357
Long Mountain Press
223 San Anselmo Ave., Suite 7, San Anselmo, CA 94960
telephone 800-371-HERB (editorial 415-455-9540, fax
415-455-9541; advertising 510-548-1680, fax 510-548-3374)
e-mail HerbQuart@aol.com
Linda Sparrowe, editor-in-chief
ISSN 0163-9900
quarterly, subscriptions U.S. $24/yr, $45/2 yrs; elsewhere add
$7/yr for surface postage (U.S. funds only)
indexed in Garden Literature
A quarterly magazine with articles and other features
on growing and using herbs for cooking, health, and enjoyment.
Supplemented with book reviews, readers' recipes, a calendar of
U.S. events, and commercial ads. Attractively formatted with
full- color, non-glossy illustrations, and black-and-white
drawings. First published in 1979.
184.
The Herbarist
NAL 80 H41
Herb Society of America (HSA)
9019 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Mentor, OH 44094
telephone 216-256-0514, fax 216-256-0541
e-mail herbsociet@aol.com
Janet M. Oberliesen, editor
ISSN 0740-5979
annual, subscription included with membership dues
($35/yr) indexed in AGRICOLA, Garden Literature
The Society's official publication seeks to "further
knowledge and use of herbs," with articles on diverse herbal
topics, emphasizing herb gardening, herbal history, and
nonmedical usage. Articles are typically referenced. Also with
book reviews, Society news and information, and commercial
advertising. Supplemented with black-and-white photos and
drawings. Since 1935. (For additional information on HSA, see
Section 10.)
186.
Flower & Garden
NAL SB403.F5
KC Publishing
700 W. 47th St., Suite 310, Kansas City, MO 64112
telephone 816-531-5730 (800-444-1054 to subscribe)
(subscriptions: Flower & Garden, P.O. Box 7507, Red Oak, IA
51591-0507) Kay M. Olson, editor
ISSN 0891-9534
bimonthly, subscriptions U.S. $14.95/yr, Canada $22.42/yr
(includes GST), elsewhere $20.95/yr (all U.S. funds)
indexed in Garden Literature, Garden Literature
(Sprout), Magazine Index, Reader's Guide to Periodical
Literature, Uncover
A popular general gardening magazine for home
gardeners
interested in growing ornamentals and vegetables. Contents
include feature articles and regular departments, including
regional garden news in the U.S. and profiles of readers' gardens
and gardens to visit. The publication frequently considers
gardening with and using herbs and fragrant plants, and growing
heirlooms. The February-March 1996 issue centered on herb
gardening, with several articles on growing herbs both indoors
and out. Includes source information for plants and products,
plus commercial advertising. (A subject index for March 1994 -
January 1996 was contained in the December-January 1996 issue.)
Since 1957.
187.
HortIdeas
NAL SB317.5 H67
HortIdeas
460 Black Lick Rd., Gravel Switch, KY 40328
telephone/fax 606-332-7606
Gregory and Patricia Williams, editor and publisher
ISSN 0742-8219
monthly, subscriptions U.S. $20/yr ($22/yr first class);
Canada, Mexico $26/yr (first class); elsewhere $30/yr (surface),
$35/yr (airmail), all U.S. funds, back issues available indexed
in Garden Literature
A monthly digest "reporting on the latest research,
methods, tools, plants, books, etc. for vegetable, fruit, and
flower gardeners, gathered from hundreds of popular and technical
sources, worldwide." Gleanings within each 12-page issue
includes news summaries and source information for herb gardeners
and heirloom plant enthusiasts. Recent issues highlighted new
herb publications, upcoming conferences and gardens to visit,
media events, and new herb cultivars, with advice on proper herb
processing and storage. Supplemented with a twice-yearly subject
index. (An electronic version of HortIdeas is available
on floppy disks contact the publishers for subscription rates.)
Since 1984.
188.
Kitchen Garden
Taunton Press
P.O. Box 5506, 63 South Main St., Newtown, CT 06470-5506
telephone 800-283-7252 or 800-888-8286 (to subscribe), fax
203-426-3434 Suzanne Roman, managing editor
ISSN 1083-3072
bimonthly, subscriptions U.S. $24/yr, elsewhere $30/yr (U.S.
funds)
First issued in January/February 1996, this is a new
magazine from Taunton Press, publisher of Fine Gardening
magazine. Subtitled, "The Art of Growing Fine Food," this
full-color bimonthly publication combines the pleasures of
vegetable gardening and cooking from the garden. The premier
issues offered articles and other features on herbs in the
kitchen garden, and tips and recipes for herb cookery. Issues
include recipe nutritional analysis, a gardeners' glossary, and
other departments, with classified advertising.
189.
Minnesota Horticulturist
NAL 81 M66
Minnesota State Horticultural Society
1755 Prior Ave. North, Falcon Heights, MN 55113
telephone 612-643-3601 (Twin Cities metro area) or 800-676-MSHS,
fax 612-643-3638
Lynn M. Steiner, editor
ISSN 0026-5500
9/yr, subscription included with membership dues ($25/yr)
indexed in Garden Literature
"The Magazine of Northern Gardening," from the
Minnesota State Horticultural Society, a nonprofit educational
organization established in 1866. The full-color publication
covers ornamental, landscape, and kitchen gardens and gardening,
with feature articles book reviews, membership and other news,
product information, and classified advertising. Information on
herbs and herb gardening is often included, including an
irregular column, "Herbs from Garden to Table," each profiling a
particular herb suited to the region, with cooking advice and
recipes. Since 1873.
190.
Mother Earth News
NAL AP2.M6
Sussex Publishers
49 E. 21st St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10010
telephone 212-260-7210/7323, fax 212-260-7566
(subscriptions: Mother Earth News, P.O. Box 56302, Boulder, CO
80322-6302, telephone 800-234-3368)
Matthew Scanlon, editor
ISSN 0027-1535
bimonthly, subscriptions U.S. $8/yr, Canada $25/yr, elsewhere
$30/yr; back issues $5 each (all U.S. funds)
indexed in Garden Literature, Magazine Index,
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, Uncover
Since 1970, "Mother" has featured do-it-yourself
living, home gardening via organic methods, living with nature,
efficient energy and resource use, and country skills and lore.
Issues often include practical advice and information on
gardening with herbs and using herbs in cooking, for health, and
for other uses in the home. Readers can participate in a garden
seed swap. Full-color issues of this bimonthly magazine include
commercial advertising.
191.
Plants & Gardens, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record
NAL 450 P694
Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG)
1000 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11225-1099
telephone 718-622-4433 ext. 274
e-mail 102035.3410@compuserve.com
WWW site URL: http://www.gardenweb.com/bbg/
quarterly, subscription included with membership dues ($25/yr)
ISSN 0362-5850
indexed in Biological & Agricultural Index, Garden
Literature, Garden Literature (Sprout),
Uncover
Each issue of this series, continually issued since
1945, consists of a concise, well-illustrated manual covering a
specific horticultural topic in depth. Books on subjects of
interest to the herb gardener, crafter, or cook are frequently
offered. Recent titles have included Dyes from Nature
(handbook no. 124, 1990), Herbs & Cooking (no. 122,
Winter 1990), Perennials: A Nursery Source Manual (no.
118, Winter 1988/89), Gardening for Fragrance (no. 121,
Fall 1989), and Culinary Herbs (no. 98, Summer 1982).
More recent issues are in full-color; older ones have
black-and-white photos. Handbooks can also be purchased
individually (see Section 11 for details). General and
membership information is currently available at BBG's Web site,
provided above. Members also receive a quarterly newsletter,
Plants & Gardens News. (Since 1993, the series has been
continued by BBG's Twenty-First Century Gardening
Series.)
193.
Vegetarian Times
NAL TX392.A1V44
Vegetarian Times
4 High Ridge Park, Stamford, CT 06905
telephone 800-829-3340 (U.S., Canada), 904-446-6914 (elsewhere),
for subscriptions; 708-848-8100 (editorial)
e-mail 74651.215@compuserve.com
Toni Apgar, editorial director
ISSN 0164-8497
monthly, subscriptions U.S. $29.95/yr, Canada $41.95/yr,
elsewhere $54.91/yr (all U.S. funds) indexed in Consumer
Health & Nutrition Index, Health Index, Magazine Index,
Uncover
A popular, full-color magazine covering vegetarian
health and nutrition topics, as well as related concerns,
including consumer choice, environmental, and animal welfare
issues. With feature articles, current news, recipes, and
restaurant guides, plus resource and product information, a
recipe index, and classified ads. Contents often include
articles on culinary herbs and using herbs to enhance and
safeguard health; featured also is a regular column, "The
Herbalist." Vegetarian Times maintains an editorial
advisory board of respected individuals in the health and
nutrition fields, and was recently honored as recipient of the
James Beard Foundation's award in "Magazine Writing on Diet,
Nutrition & Health." Since 1974.
195.
Environmental Nutrition
NAL TX341.E5
Environmental Nutrition
52 Riverside Dr., New York, NY 10024-6599
fax 212-362-2066
e-mail 76521.2250@compuserve.com
(subscriptions: Environmental Nutrition, P.O. Box 420451, Palm
Coast, FL 32142-0451, telephone 800-829-5384)
Denise Webb, editor
ISSN 0893-4452
monthly, subscriptions U.S.$30/yr, Canada $38/yr, sample
issue $4 (all U.S. funds) indexed in AGRICOLA, Consumer
Health & Nutrition Index
"The Newsletter of Diet, Nutrition and Health,"
featuring reliable, news summaries and other current information
on healthier eating and related topics for general readers. The
monthly publication is staffed and advised by health
professionals and regularly covers the health and safety aspects
of dietary supplements, herbal products, and "pharmaceutical
foods." With source information, and reviews of new
publications. Issues are typically eight pages in length.
Includes an annual subject index. First published in 1977.
196.
NCAHF Newsletter
NAL R730.N37
National Council Against Health Fraud (NCAHF)
P.O. Box 1276, Loma Linda, CA 92354-9983
telephone 909-824-4690, fax 909-824-4838
Web site URL: http://www.primenet.com/~ncahf
William T. Jarvis, editor
ISSN 0890-3417
bimonthly, subscriptions $15/yr/individuals,
$18/yr/libraries (nonmembers); included with membership
($20/regular plus additional categories); back issues $2.50 each
indexed in Consumer Health & Nutrition Index, Health
Index
NCAHF is a member-supported, nonprofit organization
dedicated to promoting "quality in the health marketplace" by
"enhancing freedom of choice through reliable information." The
organization views the use of many health products and services
that fall under the rubric of "alternative medicine" (including
many herbal products) as unsound and potentially doing more harm
than good to one's health; consequently, the promotion of such
products is seen as unfounded and misguided, or downright
fraudulent. News summaries, excerpts and citations from the
published literature, and commentary are often concerned with the
scientifically-proven health and safety aspects (as well as
consumer costs) of herbs and nutritional supplements. Typically
4 pages in length. Since 1977. The full-texts of 1995 and 1996
newsletter issues are available at the Web site listed above,
along with additional information on NCAHF. (Editor Jarvis is
coauthor of Reader's Guide to Alternative Health
Methods, Section 2K.)
197.
Prevention
NAL 449.8 P92
Rodale Press
33 E. Minor St., Emmaus, PA 18098
telephone 610-967-5171
Mark Bricklin, editor
ISSN 0032-8006
monthly, subscriptions U.S. $21.97/yr, $35.97/2 yr; Canada
$26.97/yr (CDN plus GST); elsewhere $31.97/yr (U.S. funds); $3
each for yearly subject indexes indexed in Consumer Health &
Nutrition Index, Health Index, Magazine Index,
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, Uncover
A popular magazine offering current news and
information on health topics for general readers, stressing
"natural" nutrition and cuisine, and healthful lifestyles. The
compact monthly often covers the benefits and cautions relating
to use of herbal medications, nutritional supplements, and
"pharmaceutical foods." Information sources are typically cited.
Includes commercial advertising. Supplemental yearly subject
indexes are available. Prevention's editorial advisory
board includes the respected pharmacognosists, Drs. Varro Tyler
and Ara Der Marderosian, and other health and nutritional
professionals. Since 1950.
199.
Growing for Market
Fairplain Publications
P.O. Box 3747, Lawrence, KS 66046
telephone/fax 913-841-2559, also telephone 800-307-8949
Lynn Bycyznski, editor/publisher
ISSN 1060-9296
bimonthly, subscriptions U.S. $26/yr, Canada $30/yr, elsewhere
$36/yr (U.S. funds only)
A bimonthly newsletter offering "News and Ideas for
Market Gardeners." Although the focus is not strictly on herbs,
this publication is still a good source for technical and
business information for the small commercial grower. Subjects
include specialty produce, dried and cut flowers, and herbs;
organic methods are emphasized. Feature articles are
supplemented with resource information, commercial advertising,
and an annual buyers guide to sources and suppliers. Typically
12-16 pages per issue. Since 1992.
200.
The Herb, Spice, and Medicinal Plant Digest NAL
SB351.H5H365 Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences
12 Stockbridge Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
01003-2910 telephone 413-545-2347, fax 413-545-3958
e-mail herbdig@oitunix.oit.umass.edu
WWW site URL: http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~herbdig/
Lyle E. Craker, editor
ISSN 1048-3160
quarterly, subscriptions U.S. $12/yr, elsewhere $18/yr; $2.50
single issue indexed in AGRICOLA, Garden Literature
A newsletter offering review articles, herb
marketing information, profiles of herbalists, an events calendar, and in
most issues an update summary of recent herbal literature.
Scientific emphasis, with focus on herb production, chemistry,
and marketing, for growers, business people, and others.
Typically eight pages in length, with black-and-white drawings.
First issued in 1983. The newsletter's table of contents and
other information can be accessed electronically at the Web site
provided above.
201.
IHA Newsletter
International Herb Association (IHA)
1202 Allanson Rd., Mundelein, IL 60060
telephone 708-949-4372 (-HERB), fax 708-566-4580
David Merrill, editor
ISSN 1066-8519
bimonthly, subscription $40/yr for nonmembers (included with
membership dues; contact IHA for rate categories)
A publication from the herb trade association
featuring articles and commentary, herb profiles and ideas,
conference previews and reviews, book reviews, and other news of
interest to membership. Includes commercial advertising. First
published as IHGMA Newsletter in 1985, the new title
(reflecting the organization's new name also) was adopted in
1994. Issues are typically 18-32 pages. (See Section 10 for
more information on IHA.)
These are recent articles on various aspects of herbs, selected mostly from the periodicals listed above. For aid in finding information on specific herbal topics, as well as information on herbs from more general-interest magazines and newspapers, consult one of the indexes or databases described in Section 9.
203.
"Planting a historical seed garden: learning about Shaker
vegetable seed production." Robert Becker. Fine
Gardening 5: 44-47 (Jan./Feb. 1989).
The author's experience, and sources consulted, in
recreating Shaker-style vegetable gardens at the Genesee Country
Museum, a living-history museum in Mumford, New York. Includes
heirloom varieties used and commercial sources.
204.
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"Saving seeds." Nancy Bubel. Mother Earth News 107:
58-63 (Sept./Oct. 1987).
The benefits of seed-saving, including preservation
of heirloom crops, with advice suited to a variety of specific
open-pollinated garden crops, and seed-handling techniques.
205.
NAL SB403.F5
"A visit to Heritage Farm." Rosalind Creasy. Flower &
Garden 38(5): 56-59 (Oct./Nov. 1994).
The Heritage Farm in Decorah, Iowa, is home-base for
Seed Savers Exchange (SSE), a national grassroots organization of
home gardeners who are saving old-time fruit and vegetable
varieties from extinction. (See Section 7 for description of
SSE's publication series and contact information.)
207.
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"The herbs of ancient Rome." Nancy Gordan. The Herb
Quarterly 70: 25-29 (Summer 1996).
An inventory of the herbs most esteemed for
seasoning, ceremony, and healing in ancient Rome, with three
recipes adapted from an old Roman cookbook.
208.
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"Pages from the past." Christine Wittman. The Herb
Companion 5(2): 50-55 (Dec. 1992/Jan. 1993).
On "the joys of collecting" (or studying) the early
herbals and stillroom books. Examples of interesting works are
noted, with advice for finding old books. With a chronology of
important older herbals and 20th Century works.
209.
NAL 80 H41
"Ruta graveolens: an ethnobotanical inquiry into the
historical relationship between man and plant." Marie Stella
Byrnes. The Herbarist 61:121-131 (1995).
A chronicle of garden rue (or "herb of grace") in
Britain and early America its garden and medicinal history and
lore, including abundant literary associations. Includes
bibliographic references.
210.
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"A Shakespearean garden." Jim Becker and Dotti Becker. The
Herb Companion 7(4): 42-47 (April/May 1995).
A walk through a 16th-Century English garden,
accompanied by a listing of Shakespearean garden sites in the
U.S. With a chart portraying 30 flowers and herbs mentioned in
the Bard of Avon's plays, and references.
212.
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"An introduction to the chemistry of herbs, spices, and medicinal
plants." Trevor Robinson. The Herb, Spice, and Medicinal
Plant Digest 6(3): 1-4, 10 (Fall 1988).
An overview of the types of chemical constitutents
that are responsible for the specific aromas, flavors, and
medicinal properties of herb and spice plants. With a brief
reference list.
214.
NAL 80 N216
"The catmint muddle: name confusion is rampant among these
pungent herbs." Elizabeth Sheldon. American
Horticulturist 72(8): 34-38 (Aug. 1993).
Tells of the author's enlightenment gained from study
of and trials with Nepeta (catmint and catnip)
varieties, and the best (catmint) types for flower borders.
Includes nursery and seed sources.
215.
NAL S521.C65
"Create your own herb garden." Cathy Wilkinson Barash.
Country Journal 23(2): 18-21 (March/April 1996).
Suggestions and considerations for an herb garden
that suits one's needs, with a listing of three dozen culinary
herbs and their garden aspects.
216.
NAL SB351.H5H47
"Creating an herbal rock garden." Holly H. Shimuzu. The Herb
Companion 2(6): 40-47 (Aug./Sept. 1990).
Basics on site selection and preparation and garden
design, with a list of suitable plants and their characteristics,
plus source list and literature references.
217.
NAL 80 H787
"Flowering herbs." Jo Ann Gardner. Horticulture: The Magazine
of American Gardening 71(2): 44-49,72 (Feb. 1993).
The author describes her favorite perennial and
biennial herbs for early-, mid-summer, and late-summer bloom,
plants all tough enough to withstand the climate extremes of her
Nova Scotia garden. With source information.
218.
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"The fragrant eight." George Elbert and Virginie Elbert.
National Gardening 15(5): 30-33 (Sept./Oct. 1992).
How to grow the authors' favorite aromatic herbs,
chosen for their range of fra-grances (making them good potpourri
candidates), good looks, and ease of indoor culture.
219.
NAL SB351.H5H47
"Gardening in the shade." Elizabeth Sheldon. The Herb
Companion 4(6): 40-45 (Aug./Sept. 1992).
Considers herb gardening under shady conditions, with
two garden designs and a listing of 50-plus recommended plants
and their sources.
220.
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"Grow a multitude of mints! (600 varieties; no waiting!)" Lon J.
Rombough. Organic Gardening. p. 79-83 (March 1993).
Discusses the garden attributes and uses of 13
popular mints (the title alluding to the 600 versions of Mentha
held at the National Clonal Germplasm Repository in Corvallis,
Oregon).
221.
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"Grow your own herbal teas." Joanna Poncavage. Organic
Gardening 43(2): 90-94 (March 1995).
How to grow and harvest your own tea ingredients,
covering the classics (mints, lemon verbena, chamomile) and a
handful of others. Includes source information for seeds and
plants.
222.
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"Herbal lawns." Rita Buchanan. The Herb Companion 5(5):
22-28 (June/July 1993).
Getting started on, or enhancing a lawn that mixes
select herbs and grasses, with suggested plants and "making a
chamomile mini-lawn." Includes source list.
223.
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"Herbish landscapes." Maureen Gilmer. The Herb Quarterly
68: 18-23 (Winter 1995).
The fundamentals, plus specific suggestions for using
herbs as ornamental plants, from a landscape designer.
224.
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"Organic gardening indoors: healthy herbs within reach all winter
long." Karen Kaleta-Johnson. The Herb Companion
4(1):
30-36 (Oct./Nov. 1991).
The most useful and reliable cooking herbs for indoor
culture, plus practical information on soil mixes, fertilizers,
plant care, and pest control.
225.
NAL SB351.H5.B8
"Starting herbs from seed." David Oliver. The Business of
Herbs 10(6): 35-39 (Jan./Feb. 1993).
Practical information on seed physiology for
successful seed- starting, with propagation details for 20-odd
herbs and sources for further reading. (See March/April 1993, p.
36-39, for the author's companion article, "Multiplying herbs
using vegetative propagation.")
227.
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"Herb gardening Louisiana style." Kathleen Halloran. The Herb
Companion 7(3): 54-59 (Feb./March 1995).
Highlights the herbs grown at the Burden Research
Plantation in Baton Rouge, with tips on cultivation and specific
types and varieties that thrive in this setting.
229.
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"A modern-day physic garden." Dorina Morawetz. Minnesota
Horticulturist 124(5): 28-30 (May 1996).
Briefly highlights the Florence Bakken Medicinal
Garden in Minneapolis, a collection of medicinal plants
incorporated into a pre-existing perennial garden in 1994 on the
grounds of The Bakken Museum of Electricity.
230.
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"A national treasure: commemorating the dream of the Herb Society
of America." Kathleen Halloran. The Herb Companion 6(1):
42-48 (Oct./Nov. 1993).
Portrays the National Herb Garden at the U.S.
National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., a popular formal herb
garden established in 1980 through the inspiration and efforts of
Society members.
232.
"Mexican culinary herbs add spice to both garden and kitchen."
Lucinda Hutson. Fine Gardening 23: 52-55 (Jan./Feb.
1992).
Garden aspects and culinary uses of six Mexican
herbs, including lesser known and heat-tolerant types, with seed
and plant sources listed.
233.
NAL SB351.H5H47
"Herbs in the pantry." Maggie Oster. The Herb Companion
7(6): 28-35 (Aug./Sept. 1995).
A baker's dozen of herb-flavored recipes for pickles,
preserves, and sweet or spicy fruited condiments, with tips for
boiling- water processing.
235.
NAL SB351.H5H357
"Dyeing herbs and herbal fibers." Christina Stapley. The Herb
Quarterly 56: 22-25 (Winter 1992).
An overview of important garden plant sources, past
and present, for natural dyes and plant-derived fibers.
236.
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"The fragrant herbs." Mary Anne Akey. The Herb Quarterly
64: 36-42 (Winter 1994).
How to capture herbal scents in potpourris and
sachets, with recipes and suggestions for a dozen plants to grow,
plus a list of mail-order suppliers.
237.
NAL SB351.H5H57
"Natural dyes: the development of plant-based dyes led to the
founding of two countries." Wayne P. Armstrong.
HerbalGram 32: 30-34 (Fall 1994).
Tells of the botanical dyes that were especially
important in the Middle Ages, (including annatto, indigo, and
saffron, plus lichen-derived dyes, and dyes from brasilwood and
logwood, the latter two from woody South American plants).
238.
NAL SB351.H5H47
"Soaps: scented essentials." Sandy Maine. The Herb
Companion 8(1): 50-55 (Oct./Nov. 1995).
How-to-make fragrant soaps at home is the subject of
this article, with back-ground on historical soap-making, general
instructions, and nine recipes. Supplemented with a source list
for soap-making supplies.
240.
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"Herbs for health." Steven Foster. American Horticulturist
News Edition 70(11): 2-9 (Nov. 1991).
On plant-derived medicines their significance in
modern pharmacology, in traditional medicines, and the U.S.
market and regulatory climate regarding botanicals. Highlights
recent research on eight herbs used currently in Europe, and on
potentially healthful properties of several herbs and common
edibles.
241.
NAL SB351.H5H57
"Natural products and medicine: an overview." Varro E. Tyler.
HerbalGram 28: 40-45 (Winter 1993).
A brief review of the significant role of
plant-derived drugs in the past and the present, and some current
issues concerning phytomedicinals.
242.
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"The naturals: herbal remedies really can fight off colds,
headaches, and other ills if you know how to use them safely."
Patricia Long. Health 9(3): 86-92 (May/June 1995).
Discusses the popularity of herbal medicine and the
regulatory climate in the U.S., plus the uses and efficacies of,
and safety considerations for, a number of popular botanicals
that have been better
studied.
243.
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"Relative safety of herbal medicines." Norman R. Farnsworth.
HerbalGram 29: 36A-36H (Spring/Summer 1993).
Highlights potential problems from a product safety
viewpoint, with discussion of types of herbal medicines and their
relative potentials for side effects or toxic reactions.
Includes
literature references.
244.
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"Respect grows for botanicals, but can you trust the herbs you
buy?" Elizabeth M. Ward. Environmental Nutrition 18(5):
1,6 (May 1995).
An overview of the health benefits and safety aspects
of botanical medications, with recommendations for consumers, and
a chart depicting characteristics of the top ten botanical
sellers.
246.
NAL S1.M57
"Growing herbs as a small-farm cash crop." Jim Long. Small
Farm Today. Part 1, 9(1): 19-21 (Feb. 1992); Part II, 9(2):
36-38 (April 1992); Part III, 9(3): 36-38 (June 1992).
A three-part series on the production and marketing
aspects of growing herbs to enhance the small farmer's income.
Part I: "Deciding on markets"; Part II: "Deciding what to grow";
Part III "Raised-bed herb gardening."
247.
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"Marketing options for herbs and spices." Andy Hankins. The
Business of Herbs 10(2): 31-35 (May/June 1992).
For newcomers to herb and spice plant production, an
overview of marketing options, including festivals, farmers'
markets, mail- order, supermarkets and other retail outlets, and
pharmaceutical companies.
The indexes in this section are either single-volume publications or multi-volume serials that provide access to the gardening literature on herbs. They are available at libraries or for purchase, and are generally priced within the reach of individuals for home use.
248.
NAL (in process)
Garden Literature: An Index to Periodical Articles and Book
Reviews
Garden Literature Press
398 Columbus Ave., Suite 181, Boston, MA 02116
telephone 617-424-1784, fax 617-424-1712
WWW site URL: http://trine.com/GardenNet/GardenLiterature/
Sally Williams, editor/publisher
ISSN 1061-3722
annual, U.S. $75/yr/institutions, $50/yr/individuals,
plus $5 shipping; $24.95 plus $3 shipping for Sprout
(contact publisher for foreign rates)
Author and subject index to articles and book reviews
from 150 English-language periodicals on horticulture, garden
plants, garden history, landscape design, and related topics.
Offering indexing by plant name as well as generel and specific
topics, this is an excellent source for locating information on
herbs and herb gardening from current magazines and newsletters,
including popular as well as more technical and professional
journals. Established in 1992 and published yearly. Garden
Literature Sprout, first available in 1994, is a smaller,
lower cost edition for home gardeners and small libraries that
indexes 13 periodicals suited to general readers. More
information can be found at the Web site above. (Contact the
publisher for details on editions available and prices.)
249.
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Gardener's Index
Compudex Press
P.O. Box 27041, Kansas City, MO 64110-7041
telephone 816-931-1334
Joy McCann, editor
ISSN 0897-5175
irregular (see below), subscriptions $18/yr
A subject index to five gardening magazines,
including American Horticulturist, Fine
Gardening, Horticulture, National Gardening,
and Organic Gardening, issued serially and covering
single or multiple years. Citations are organized broadly by
plant type (such as annuals, perennials, fruits, herbs,
vegetables, and others), as well as by specific entries (such as
herbs, heirloom plants, medicinal plants). Provides access to
the subject content of articles, as well as letters, book
reviews, and columns. (The index covers 1986-1994; NAL owns the
1986-1990, 1991-1992, and 1993 issues.)
250.
NAL Z5996.A1C66 1993
The Gardener's Index: Where to Find Information about Gardens
and Garden Plants. Beth Clewis. New York: Neal-Schuman
Publishers, 1993. 224 p.
A single-volume subject index to information on
specific garden plants from 105 garden books and encyclopedias.
Most sources are standard, recent works likely to be found in
public and other libraries, and include nine listed in this
guide. Lists 10,000 plant species by botanical name, with codes
to guide the reader to the bibliographic sources and complete
cross- referencing to the appropriate entry in the body of the
book. Includes also a brief index to particular types of plants,
such as those to attract birds or aquarium plants. A good source
for finding authoritative information on herb plants, since many
of the species included are "herbs" in the broad sense. Appended
with a bibliography providing full information on the sources
used. Currently in print.
Agriculture, Consumer Health, and General Subjects
Indexing publications and databases in this section cover broader subject areas, including agriculture and consumer health. These are available in libraries of one type or another, and are generally priced out-of-reach of the individual subscriber. As indicated, several are available in more than one format, including traditional print indexes, microform indexes, and electronic databases, the latter available to libraries in several formats, including CD-ROM products. Several correspond to online databases available from commercial vendors. Dates of coverage and updating frequency may differ for each version available; specific information is provided for the products available at NAL. Contact your library for information on on-site availablity, or remote access via the Internet.
251.
AGRICOLA
NAL Z699.5 A5A37
Beltsville, MD: National Agricultural Library (NAL).
NAL's bibliographic database, consisting of citations to the
worldwide literature of agriculture and related subjects, and
also serving as a locator for materials in NAL's collection.
Subject coverage includes related areas such as food and
nutrition, energy, forestry, biotechnology, economics, and public
health. The database contains references to published information
on herbal topics (including production, economics, and
applications), consisting of articles in professional and
scientific journals, and horticultural trade and gardening
magazines, plus Cooperative Extension Service publications,
books, conference proceedings, audiovisual materials, and other
media. AGRICOLA, which stands for AGRICultural OnLine Access, is
a useful tool for subject access to the herbal literature,
especially the more technical and research-oriented portion.
Corresponds to the printed index, Bibliography of Agriculture,
published by Oryx Press, Phoenix, Arizona. Several electronic
formats are available.
Availability: Print and/or electronic versions are available in academic and horticultural libraries.
NAL formats and years covered:
Electronic product: AGRICOLA, CD-ROM disc, 1970 to
present, updated quarterly.
(AGRICOLA's more recent indexing records are available from NAL by remote access over the Internet; contact the Library for current information. For general information and link to NAL, refer to WWW site URL: http://agricola.nal.usda.gov/)
Printed index: Bibliography of Agriculture, 1942 to present, updated monthly with annual cumulations, ISSN 0006-1530, NAL call no. 1.916 B471.
252.
Biological & Agricultural Index
NAL Z699.5 B53B56
Bronx, NY: H.W. Wilson Company.
An electronic database (and also printed index with
the same name) covering periodicals in biology, agriculture, and
related sciences. Citations provide subject access to articles
and book reviews in more than 200 English language publications.
Scope is international; some are general interest type, while
most are specialist publications, including professional and
trade horticultural journals. Includes publishing information
for the periodicals indexed. Herb coverage consists mostly of
citations relating to medical and economic botany and
professional horticultural aspects, with lesser focus on home
gardening. Several electronic formats are available.
Availability: Print and/or electronic products are available in academic libraries, as well as agricultural or horticultural libraries.
NAL formats and years covered:
Electronic product: CD-ROM product (Wilsondisc),
1983 to present, updated monthly.
Printed index: Biological & Agricultural Index, 1916 to present, updated monthly with quarterly and annual cumulations, ISSN 0006-3177, NAL call no. 241 AG8.
253.
Books-in-Print (BIP) Plus
NAL Z1215.B67
New York, NY: R.R. Bowker.
An electronic, bibliographic database (with print
counterpart) containing citations and ordering information for
the nearly two million books currently in print and available
from U.S. publishers, and soon-to-be-published books, as well as
those declared out of print (July 1979 or after). Corresponds to
the printed eight-volume set, Books in Print, and Subject Guide
to Books in Print. Covers popular and scholarly books on all
subjects, and includes numerous books on herbs, herb gardening,
and related subjects. Certain types of publications and
publishers are not covered, such as government publications and
books from some small publishers. Includes contact information
for publishers. The database is also available in other formats,
including Books-in-Print Online from commercial vendors.
Availability: The electronic database is available in public, academic, and other libraries. The printed index is available in most libraries and bookstores. (For access to Reed's Books Out-of-Print, WWW site URL: http://www.reedref.com/boop.html, e-mail bopadmin@reedref.com.)
NAL formats:
Electronic product: Books-in-Print Plus, CD-ROM
disc, updated quarterly.
Printed index: Books in Print, updated annually, NAL call no. 242 B64; set includes supplements and Subject Guide to Books in Print, NAL call no. 242 SU1.
254.
Consumer Health & Nutrition Index (CNHI)
NAL RA421.C62
Phoeniz, AZ: Oryx Press.
CNHI is a printed index intended "to provide subject
access to authoritative health information of interest to medical
consumers." An electronic version includes CNHI as
well as Consumers Index, a database consisting of citations from
the periodical literature on consumer-oriented product
information and evaluations, and available as Consumers Reference
Disc, (National Information Services Corporation, Baltimore, MD).
CNHI covers 71 health-oriented, English-language periodicals,
including many that are readily available in libraries; titles
include both popular and professional magazines and newsletters,
as well as Time and Newsweek magazines, The Wall Street Journal,
and The New York Times. Several electronic formats are
available. CNHI includes citations to articles on the health and
safety aspects of herbal therapies.
Availability: The printed index or its electronic counterpart are available in university and health sciences libraries, and some public libraries.
NAL formats and years covered:
Printed index: 1985 to present, updated quarterly
and cumulated annually, ISSN 0883-1963.
255.
Health Index
Foster City, CA: Information Access Company (IAC).
An electronic database that provides bibliographic
access to articles and other features from consumer health
magazines and newsletters, as well as health-related articles
from popular magazines, business and academic journals, and
newspapers from the U.S. and Canada. Duplicates some of the
coverage found in other IAC databases, including Magazine Index
(described below). Some articles are available in full-text.
Useful for tapping the consumer-oriented literature for
information on the health, nutrition, and safety aspects of
herbs. Years of coverage depend on the particular electronic
format (full coverage extends to 1985; the CD-ROM disc product is
updated monthly). Corresponds in part to Health Periodicals
Database (HPD) available from online vendors.
Availability: Public and other libraries.
256.
Magazine Index
NAL A1 M34
Foster City, CA: Information Access Company (IAC).
A bibliographic database that indexes the content of
more than 400 general interest and consumer magazines from the
U.S. and Canada, plus The New York Times. Contains citations and
abstracts to articles, book and audiovisual reviews, and other
features; some articles are provided in full-text. Provides
subject access to information on herbs and related topics from
gardening, health, and other general or special interest
magazines. Academic and public libraries may offer different
versions to reflect the different types of periodicals typically
found in either type of library. Years of coverage also vary with
the particular electronic product available. One of a family of
databases from IAC (known as Infotrac 2000), this product may be
known alternatively as Magazine Index Plus, or Magazine
Index/ASAP, depending on its specific content and electronic
format. It corresponds to the online version, Magazine Index,
available from online vendors.
Availability: Public, academic, and other libraries.
NAL formats and years covered:
Electronic product: CD-ROM disc, coverage 1980 to
present, updated monthly. (NAL's product is a subset of
General Periodicals Index, public library version.)
257.
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature
NAL Z699.A1R4
Bronx, NY: H.W. Wilson Company.
An electronic database (and also traditional printed
index) covering 240 general interest periodicals from the U.S.
and Canada. Consists of citations for articles, book reviews,
editorials, and other content features. The printed index, which
has been an old standby in public libraries, provides coverage
back to the turn of the century, by author name and subject, so
is especially useful for accessing the older literature. Also
contains publishing information for the periodicals indexed. Herb
coverage includes gardening, cooking, and health aspects. Several
electronic formats are available.
Availability: The printed index is typically available in small- medium public libraries and academic libraries. Larger public libraries may offer the electronic product (or an analagous product, such as Magazine Index.)
NAL formats and years covered:
Electronic product: CD-ROM disc, 1983 to present,
updated monthly.
Printed index: Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature, 1900 to present, updated twice monthly with quarterly and annual cumulations, NAL call no. 241.11 C91RE. (Note: NAL's holdings cover the period 1900-1988.)
258.
Uncover
Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries (CARL), Denver, CO.
Uncover is an electronic bibliographic database and
document delivery system that indexes articles from a broad range
of professional, consumer, scholarly, and trade publications from
CARL System Network's membership of academic libraries, as well
as a few public and school libraries. At present, more than
16,000 English language periodicals are indexed, with database
coverage from 1988 to present. Provides updated subject access
to various aspects of herbs and related topics, including
technical and scholarly articles from the international
literature, and more general interest publications. When
accessing the database via the Internet, searching to identify
citations is free; payment is required only for delivery of
full-text articles by fax or other service.
Availability: Public and academic libraries, by remote access. For direct Internet access, telnet to database.carl.org. Uncover is also available on the World Wide Web (URL: http://uncweb.carl.org).
Membership Organizations
259.
American Botanical Council (ABC)
P.O. Box 201660, Austin, TX 78720-1660
telephone 512-331-8868, fax 512-331-1924
e-mail custserv@herbalgram.org
Mark Blumenthal, executive director
membership dues: $25/yr
A nonprofit organization concerned with herbs and
medicinal plant research and education, its goals to disseminate
accurate scientific information, enhance public and professional
awareness, contribute to the literature, and provide educational
materials. Membership includes subscription to the quarterly
journal, HerbalGram (described in Section 7), published in
conjunction with the Herb Research Foundation (see below for
description). Additional educational materials include reprints
from the scientific literature, an herbal education catalog, and
home study course for pharmacists, "Herbs and Phytomedicines."
Founded 1983, incorporated 1988.
260.
American Herb Association (AHA)
P.O. Box 1673, Nevada City, CA 95959-1673
telephone 916-265-9552
Kathi Keville, director/editor
membership dues: U.S. $20/yr; Canada, Mexico $24/yr; elsewhere
$28/yr (all U.S. funds); sample newsletter issue $4
AHA is a research and education organization
dedicated to increasing public awareness of herbs and herbal
products. The organization, whose emphasis is on medicinal herbs
and the healing arts, informs members of the latest developments
on these topics. Members receive AHA Quarterly, 4 issues/yr,
plus additional benefits and access to publications.
Publications include a listing of herb schools and courses, plus
an herb products directory. (Send SASE for informational
brochure.) Founded 1981.
261.
Herb Society of America (HSA)
9019 Kirtland Chardon Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094
telephone 216-256-0514, fax 216-256-0541
e-mail herbsociet@aol.com
David L. Pauer, executive director
membership dues: $35/yr
A national membership organization dedicated to
furthering knowledge and use of herbs. Horticulturally-oriented,
HSA focuses on herb gardening, household and economic uses, and
herbal history, rather than medicinals. HSA sponsorship
established the Herb Garden at the U.S. National Arboretum in
Washington, DC; currently the group sponsors conventions,
exhibits, tours, and other events. The Society has recently
dropped its requirement that prospective members be sponsored by
a current HSA member. Members receive The Herbarist (described
in Section 7) and HSA Newsletter, plus other benefits, and may
participate in one of 35 regional or state chapters. Herb books
and gift items are available by mail (ask for "Garden Gallery
Gift List"). Founded 1933.
262.
Herb Growing and Marketing Network (HGMN)
P.O. Box 245, Silver Spring, PA 17575
telephone 717-393-3295, fax 717-393-9261
e-mail herbworld@aol.com
WWW site URL: http://www.newmarket-forum.com/ASN/HGMN/ (for
general information, events calendar)
Maureen Rogers, contact person
membership dues: $60/yr
A service network for herb businesses, rather than a
membership organization per se. Network participants receive a
bimonthly newsletter, The Herbal Connection ($38/yr, sample issue
$6), plus an annual resource guide, The Herbal Green Pages
($25/yr); additional benefits include access to various
informational resources, and a yearly national conference and
several regional conferences. HGMN has recently set up
"HerbNet," a computer bulletin board for commercial exchange
contact the Network for details.
263.
Herb Research Foundation (HRF)
1007 Pearl St., Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80302
telephone 303-449-2265, fax 303-449-7849
e-mail rmccaleb@herbs.org or
erbal@netcom.com
(or info@herbs.org
for HRF information packet)
WWW site URL: http://suncite.unc.edu/herbs/
FTP (for document retrieval):
ftp://sunsite.unc.edu/pub/academic/medicine/alternative-healthcare/Herb-Research-Foundation/
Rob McCaleb, president
membership dues: starting at $35/yr
A nonprofit educational and research organization
providing members, the public, and the media with information
about herbs and herbal products, with focus on medicinals. HRF
Members receive the quarterly journal, HerbalGram
(see Section 7
for description), which is co-published by HRF and the American
Botanical Council, and the quarterly newsletter, Herb Research
News. HRF offers a list of recommended books on herbs. The
Foundation's Web page provides more information on HRF activities
and membership benefits, as well as links to other Internet
sources of botanical information.
264.
International Herb Association (IHA)
1202 Allanson Rd., Mundelein, IL 60060
telephone 708-949-4372 (-HERB), fax 708-566-4580
membership dues: contact organization (rates vary with business
size and member status)
A networking organization "uniting herb professionals
for growth through promotion and education." IHA sponsors a
yearly herb conference with herbal workshops and trade show.
Members receive the bimonthly IHA Newsletter, plus other
benefits. Known until 1994 as International Herb Growers and
Marketers Association (IHGMA), founded in 1986. (See also
Section 4 for a detailed listing of proceedings from the annual
conference and availability. IHA Newsletter is described further
in Section 7.)
Other Services
265.
PENPages
Pennsylvania State University - College of Agricultural Sciences
Computer Services, 405 Agricultural Administration Bldg.,
University Park, PA 16802 telephone 814-863-3449, fax
814-863-7209 Diann Hunsinger, contact person
e-mail Support@psupen.psu.edu (or to obtain user guide,
ppmenu@penpages.psu.edu)
An electronic agricultural information service,
encompassing also related topics such as human health and
nutrition, and community and consumer issues. Technically a
gopher server, PENPages offers (as full-text) several thousand
reports, newsletters, fact sheets, and bibliographies from the
Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, Pennsylvania Dept.
of Agriculture, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and other sources. A
recent search of the gopher index on the keyword "herbs" yielded
35 documents, mostly on herb gardening and home usage.
Availability: Electronic access is via telnet service, gopher client software, the World Wide Web, or by direct dial-up. For Telnet access, telnet to psupen.psu.edu ; Gopher: gopher://psupen.psu.edu70; Web site URL: http://www.cas.psu.edu/docs/CASSERVERS/Penpages.html. Public access to telnet service is also available by dialing 814-863-4820 (to log on, type pmosaic).
266.
Indiana Center for New Crops and Plant Products
Purdue University, 1165 Horticulture Bldg., West Lafayette, IN
47907-1165 telephone 317-494-1329, fax 317-494-0391
e-mail jimsimon@hort.purdue.edu or
jjanick@hort.perdue.edu WWW
site URL: http://newcrop.hort.purdue.edu/hort/newcrops/newCrops.html
The New Crops Center, as it is also known, researches
development of new crops and new crop products, with activities
in several areas. Of particular interest to herb growers and
marketers is the Center's work on aromatic and medicinal plants,
including varietal development and improvement. Among its
services the Center offers NewCROP (New Crop Resources Online
Program) at its Web site, with links to research reports, an
events calendar, NewCrops listserv and electronic bulletin board,
cropSearch (a database of hundreds of world crops), and
cropREFERENCE (a book list on new crops, including herbs and
medicinal plants). The Center, which was established in 1990,
posts also at its Web site the full-text of its twice-yearly
publication (since 1991), New Crops Newsletter, available also as
hard-copy by mail.
The following commercial booksellers or nonprofit organizations offer books on herbs and herb gardening; some also sell herbal videos, software, and other products. For additional listings of new book publishers or distributors, as well as sources for out-of-print or used books, see McRae's The Herb Companion Wishbook and Resource Guide, or Barton's Gardening by Mail (both listed in Section 3). Several of the seed and plant suppliers listed in the following section also sell herb publications and other herbal products. (Note: The entry numbers in this section correspond to the keyed numbers that follow the descriptions of a number of the publications listed in Section 2,3, 4, and 6 that are currently in print.)
267.
ABC Bookstore
c/o American Botanical Council, P.O. Box 201660, Austin, TX
78720-1660 telephone 800-373-7105 (automated) or 512- 331-8868,
fax 512-331-1924 e-mail custserv@herbalgram.org
(for orders) WWW site URL: http://www2.outer.net/herbalgram/bookstore.html
catalog $2.50
ABC offers an excellent selection of publications on
medicinal plants, phytotherapy, and ethnobotany, emphasizing
scientific and technical works and including international
titles. Also a more limited selection of audio, video, and
software products, plus a booklet series, "classical botanical
reprints," and information packets. ABC's book titles are listed
in the 32-page "Herbal Education Catalog," and also in HerbalGram
issues (see Section 7 for description). See ABC's Web pages for
a selection of books available and brief descriptions.
268.
agAccess
P.O. Box 2008, Davis, CA 95617
telephone 800-235-7177 (orders) or 916-756- 7177, fax
916-756-7188 WWW site URL: http://www.mother.com/agaccess/
e-mail agAccess@davis.com
free catalog
Books on all agricultural and horticultural subjects,
including herb production and business aspects, and books for
home gardeners. Services include an out-of-print book search.
Additional information, including a book selection and links to
numerous agricultural information sources, is available at
agAccess' Web site listed above.
269.
AHS Horticultural Book Service
7931 East Boulevard Dr., Alexandria, VA 22308-1300
telephone 800-777-7931 (for orders or questions)
WWW site URL: http://emall.com/ahs/ahs3.html
AHS offers a wide selection of books on horticultural
topics, including herb gardening, available to both members and
the general public. Books are listed periodically in American
Horticulturist (see Section 7) and as a separate list, and are
available as long as books are in print. The Service will also
attempt to locate books not listed.
270.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG)
1000 Washington Ave., Brooklyn, NY 1125-1099
telephone 718-622-4433, ext. 274
free brochure
More than 40 gardening topics, from envi-ronmental
gardening to easy-care roses, vegetable gardening, and more, are
covered in handbooks from BBG's series, Plants & Gardens,
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Record, and Twenty-First Century
Gardening. Each compact issue, available in a choice of three
inexpensive softcover formats, consists of a collection of
articles by subject experts. Includes books on herb gardening and
herb usage (refer to Section 7 for specific titles and topics).
A brief selection of gardening videos is also available.
271.
Capability's Books
2379 Highway 46, Deer Park, WI 54007-7506
telephone 800-247-8154 (orders) or 715-269-5346, fax 715-269-5531
free catalog
Hundreds of gardening books on all aspects of
gardens, garden making, and garden makers, and including a
selection of publications on herb gardening, fragrant plants, and
herb-oriented businesses.
272.
Dover Publications
31 East 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501
telephone 516-294-7000 (for inquiries; no phone or credit card
orders accepted) free catalog
Dover republishes out-of-print books as high-quality,
inexpensively priced paperbacks. The publisher offers several
thou-sand books, covering virtually all subject areas, including
a number of classic titles on herb gardening, herb cookery, and
medicinal plants. Mention specific interests when requesting a
catalog, since several different ones are available.
273.
Good Earth Publications
P.O. Box 160, Columbus, NC 28722
telephone/fax 800-499-3201 (orders only) or 704-863-2288
e-mail goodearth@igc.apc.org
free catalog
Publications on self-reliant living, including books
on farming and gardening, small business, country living,
renewable energy, eco-building, and other environmental, health,
and "simple living" themes. Includes a selection of books on
herbs and related topics.
274.
Herb Garden Bookstore
c/o Greenfield Herb Garden, P.O. Box 9, Shipshewana, IN 46565
telephone 800-831-0504
catalog $2 (refundable with first order)
An extensive assortment of gardening books (over 600
titles), the vast majority on herbs, herb gardening, and related
subjects.
275.
Interweave Press
201 East Fourth St., Loveland, CO 80537-5655
telephone 800-645-3675 or 970-669-7672, fax 970-667-8317
free brochure
Features books and magazines on textile arts and
crafts and basketry, plus a selection of books on dye plants and
natural dyeing, and also growing and using culinary herbs.
276.
NWF Publications
c/o Northwind Farms, Rte. 2 , Box 246, Shevlin, MN 56676
telephone 218-657-2478
e-mail doliver@minerva.polaristel.net
catalog $1
Books on growing and marketing herbs, related
business and marketing topics, herb and flower crafts, medicinal
plants and healing herbs, general herbal reference, culinary
herbs and cooking, and directories and resource books. Retail
only. Book titles only are listed in Business of Herbs issues
(see Section 7 for description).
277.
Rodale Press
33 E. Minor St.
Emmaus, PA 18098
telephone 800-848-4735 (orders), 215-967-171
free brochure
Books on gardening and health, including herb
gardening and herb usage. (The brief book list available from
Rodale does not include all titles currently available call or
write to order or inquire.)
278.
Storey Communications
Dept. 84, P.O. Box 38, Pownal, VT 05261-9989
telephone 800-441-5700, fax 413-664-4066
free catalog
"How-to books for country living...that encourage
personal independence in harmony with nature and the
environment." Storey's catalog offers books and "country wisdom
bulletins" on herb gardening, cooking, and crafting, plus home
gardening, country living skills and crafts, small business, and
more.
279.
Timber Press
133 SW Second Ave., Suite 450, Portland, OR 97204-3527
telephone 800-327-5680 or 503-227-2878, fax 503-227-3070
e-mail orders@timber-press.com (for orders)
WWW site URL: http://www.timberpress.com/
free catalog
Books for horticulturists, gardeners, and botanists,
including a selection of herb books. Book titles are listed at
the Web home page above, along with links to other Web sites of
interest to gardeners.
Herb Plants and Seeds
This partial listing of suppliers of herb and heirloom plants and seeds is furnished for your information, with the understanding that no guarantee of reliability is implied. Contact the dealers directly for further information.
KEY: S-seed, P-plants, R-retail, W-wholesale, HB-herb books, HP- herbal products
280.
Companion Plants
7246 N. Coolville Ridge Rd., Athens, OH 45701
telephone 614-592-4643
catalog $3; minimum order $6.25 seeds, $15 plants
An excellent selection of culinary, ornamental, and
medicinal herbs, and everlastings is available. Established
1981.
(P/S/R/W)
281.
Fox Hill Farm Herbs
444 W. Michigan Ave., Parma, MI 49269
telephone/fax 517-531-3179
Over 400 varieties of herb plants, specializing in
basil. Established 1975. (S/P/R/W)
282.
Fox Hollow Herb & Heirloom Seed Co.
P.O. Box 148, McGrann, PA 16236
telephone/fax 412-548-7333 (-SEED)
catalog $1
Herbs and heirloom vegetables, mostly traditional
open-pollinated varieties and untreated seeds. Herb seed offered
in standard- size and sampler packets. Established 1987. (S/R)
283.
The Fragrant Path
P.O. Box 328, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
catalog $2, minimum order $5
Offers "seeds for fragrant, rare and old-fashioned
plants." Catalog lists some 600 varieties of fragrant annuals,
perennials, wildflowers, herbs, vines, shrubs, and trees, plus a
few exotics. Established 1982. (S/R)
284.
George W. Park Seed Company
P.O. Box 46, Cokesbury Rd., Greenwood, SC 29648-0046
telephone 800-845-3369 (for orders), 864-223-7333, fax
864-941-4206 catalog free
The all-purpose garden supplier offers seeds for more
than 150 herbs and everlasting flowers, plus a selection of
perennial herb plants. Ask for their comprehensive, 100-page,
full-color catalog. Established 1868. (P/S/R/W)
285.
Goodwin Creek Gardens
P.O. Box 83, Williams, OR 97544
telephone/fax 503-846-7357
catalog $1
Plants and seeds for 500 herbs, including
everlastings, dye plants, medicinals, and scented geraniums, are
available.
Established 1977. (P/S/R)
286.
The Herbfarm
32804 Issaquah-Fall City Rd., Fall City, WA 98024
telephone 206-784-2222, fax 206-789-2279
catalog free
Catalog lists over 600 herbs and related plants, plus
seeds for a number of culinary herbs and edible flowers.
Established 1978. (P/S/R/HP)
287.
J.L. Hudson, Seedsman
Star Route 2, Box 337, La Honda, CA 94020
(no phone orders accepted; send catalog requests to: P.O. Box
1058, Redwood City, CA 94064)
catalog $1
Specializes in unusual and hard-to-find varieties of
flowers, herbs, and vegetables (all of them open-pollinated
types), among these a good selection of culinary, fragrant, dye,
and medicinal herbs. An informative catalog lists hundreds of
plant varieties, plus a book selection. Since 1911. (S/R/W/HB)
288.
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Foss Hill Rd., Albion, ME 04910-9731
telephone 207-437-4301 (orders), 207-437-4357 (customer service),
fax 207-437-2165
e-mail jscat@pipeline.com
WWW site URL: http://www.covesoft.com/seeds/
catalog free
Vegetable, herb, and flower seeds, plus farm and
specialty seeds, books, tools, and equipment are available. The
herb selec-tion includes culinary and fragrant types,
everlastings, and edible flowers, with an expanded grouping of
medicinals in the informative, full-color 1996 catalog.
Established 1973. (S/R/W/HB)
289.
Lily of the Valley Herb Farm
3969 Fox Ave., Minerva, OH 44657
telephone 216-862-3920
plant list free (ask about cost of larger catalog), $10 minimum
order
Offers several hundred varieties of herbs, scented
geraniums, everlastings, perennial flowers, and old-style roses.
Established 1981. (P/S/R/W/HP)
290.
Nichols Garden Nursery
1190 N. Pacific Highway NE, Albany, OR 97321-4580
telephone 541-928-9280, fax 541-967-8406
e-mail nichols@pacificharbor.com
WWW site URL: http://www.pacificharbor.com/nichols/ngncon.htm
catalog free
Vegetables, herbs, and flowers are offered, including
a large selection of herb seeds and plants. Established
1950.
(P/S/R/W/HB/HP)
291.
Rasland Farm
NC82 at US 13, Godwin, NC 28344-9712
telephone 910-567-2705
WWW site URL: http://www.alcasoft.com/rasland/index.html
catalog $3
A good selection of herbs, scented geraniums, and
everlastings, plus various herbal products and books are
available. Since 1981. (P/R/HB/HP)
292.
Redwood City Seed Company
P.O. Box 361, Redwood City, CA 94064
telephone 415-325-7333
Specializes in the traditional varieties of "useful
plants" from many countries and cultures, including a good herb
assortment. Established 1971. (S/R/W)
293.
Richters
357 Highway 47, Goodwood, Ontario, L0C 1A0 Canada
telephone 905-640-6677, fax 905-640-6641
e-mail orderdesk@richters.com (orders) or
info@richters.com
WWW site URL: http://www.richters.com/
catalog free
Offers one of the largest selections of seeds,
plants, and dried herbs in North America, including culinary,
medicinal, and ornamental herbs, wildflowers, and everlastings.
Richters' catalog includes a generous selection of herb books and
unusual dried herbs. Established 1971. (P/S/R/W/HB/HP)
294.
The Rosemary House
120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
telephone 717-697-5111
catalog $3 (wholesale price list free)
A large assortment of herb seeds, plants, books, and
other products is offered. Established 1968. (P/S/R/W/HB/HP)
295.
Sandy Mush Herb Nursery
316 Surrett Cove Rd., Leicester, NC 28748- 9622
telephone 704-683-2014
catalog $4 (deductable from first order), price list free
Offers hundreds of herbs, perennials, and scented
geraniums, including uncommon herb types (among 39 thymes and 19
rosemaries, for instance), and a smaller selection of herb seeds.
Encyclopedic catalog offers descriptions, recipes, growing tips,
garden guide and designs, and a selection of books on herb
gardening and crafting. Established 1976. (P/S/R/HB)
296.
Sunnybrook Farms Nursery
P.O. Box 6, Chesterland, OH 44026
telephone 216-729-7232
Offers a broad selection of herbs, perennials, and
ivies, with abundant varieties of thymes, mints, and rosemaries.
Since 1928. (P/R)
297.
Tinmouth Channel Farm
RR1, Box 428B, Town Hwy. 19, Tinmouth, VT 05773
telephone 802-446-2812
catalog $2
Catalog lists 120-plus varieties and also several
herb plant and seed collections, all Vermont-certified organic.
Unable to ship plants to CA, OR, WA, or Canada. Established
1985. (P/S/R)
298.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
205 Mt. Bethel Rd., Port Murray, NJ 07865
telephone 908-852-5390
catalog $2
Offers an extensive collection of culinary,
medicinal, and fragrant herbs and everlastings. Established
1976. (P/S/R/HB/HP)
299.
Wrenwood of Berkeley Springs
Route 4, Box 361, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
telephone 304-258-3071
catalog $2.50 (send SASE for wholesale list)
Offers an excellent selection of herbs, including
uncommon varieties, plus perennials, sedums, and rock garden
plants. Established 1981. (P/R/W)
All About Herbs 14
American Herb Association's Guide to Herb Gardens in the United
States 82
An Ancient Egyptian Herbal 47
Andersen Horticultural Library's Source List of Plants and Seeds
131
Artistically Cultivated Herbs: How to Train Herbs as Decorative
Art 70
Backyard Cash Crops: The Sourcebook for Growing and Selling
Specialty Plants 125
A Bibliography on Herbs, Herbal Medicine, "Natural" Foods, and
Unconventional Medical Treatment 153
Botanicals Generally Recognized as Safe 117
Burpee American Gardening Series, Herbs 32
Colonial Gardens 1
Colors from Nature: Growing, Collecting, and Using Natural Dyes
114
The Complete Book of Herbs: A Practical Guide to Growing and
Using Herbs 15
The Complete Book of Herbs and Spices 16
The Complete Book of Herbs, Spices and Condiments: From Garden to
Kitchen to Medicine Chest 118
Cooking with Herbs 90
Cooking with the Healthful Herbs: Over 500 No-Salt Ways to Great
Taste and Better Nutrition 91
Cornucopia: A Source Book of Edible Plants 132
CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 121
Culinary Herbs and Condiments 92
Database of Biologically Active Phytochemicals and Their
Activities 66
Database of Phytochemical Constituents of GRAS Herbs and Other
Economic Plants 66
Dictionary of Economic Plants 63
Dictionary of English Plant Names (and Some Products of Plants)
64
Dictionary of Herbs, Spices, Seasonings, and Natural Flavorings
93
Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners: A Handbook on the Origin
and Meaning of the Botanical Names of Some Cultivated Plants
65
Directory of Herbal Education 133
A Dyer's Garden 116
Dyes from Nature 115
Early American Gardens: For Meate or Medicine 2
The Earth Shall Blossom: Shaker Herbs and Gardening
3
Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs,
and Cosmetics 17
The Encyclopedia of Herbs and Herbalism 18
The Encyclopedia of Herbs, Spices, & Flavorings 94
Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses 19
The Essence of Herbs: An Environmental Guide to Herb Gardening
20
Essential Herbs: The 100 Best for Design and Cultivation
21
The Evening Garden 104
The Flavor Secret: Using Herbs & Spices to Put Flavor Back into
Low-Fat, Low-Calorie, and Low-Cholesterol Cooking 95
The Fragrant Garden 105
The Fragrant Path: A Book About Sweet Scented Flowers and Leaves
105
Fresh Herbs: Over 100 Uses for Growing, Cooking, Cosmetics, and
Garden Design 22
From Seed to Bloom: How to Grow Over 500 Annuals, Perennials, &
Herbs 85
The Garden and Farm Books of Thomas Jefferson 4
Garden Spice and Wild Pot-Herbs: An American Herbal
48
A Gardener's Book of Plant Names 65
Gardener's Index 249
Gardener's Index: Where to Find Information about Gardens and
Garden Plants 250
The Gardener's Reading Guide 154
Gardening by Mail: A Source Book 135
Gardening for Fragrance 106
Gardening for Fragrance: Indoors and Out 107
Gardening with Herbs 35
The Golden Age of Herbs and Herbalists 49
Green Enchantment: The Magic and History of Herbs and Garden
Making 49
Green Enchantment: The Magic Spell of Gardens, 49
Green Immigrants: The Plants That Transformed America
5
Green Medicine: The Search for Plants that Heal 119
Green Pharmacy: A History of Herbal Medicine 120
Green Pharmacy: The History & Evolution of Western Herbal
Medicine 120
Growing & Using Herbs Successfully 126
Growing and Using Herbs and Spices 23
Growing Herbs: For the Maritime Northwest Gardener 78
Growing Herbs From Seed, Cutting & Root 71
Growing Herbs 24
Growing Your Herb Business 127
Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 121
Handbook of Phytochemical Constituents of GRAS Herbs and other
Economic Plants 267
The Harrowsmith Illustrated Book of Herbs 79
The Heirloom Garden: Selecting and Growing Over 300 Old-Fashioned
Ornamentals 6
The Heirloom Gardener 7
Hemphill's Book of Herbs 25
The Herb Companion Wishbook and Resource Guide 136
The Herb Garden 26
Herb Garden Design 72
Herb Gardening 27
Herb Gardening at Its Best: Everything You Need to Know About
Growing Your Favorite Herbs 73
Herb Gardening in Texas 80
Herb Gardening: Why and How to Grow Herbs 28
Herb Topiaries 74
Herb Gardens in America: A Visitor's Guide 83
Herbaceous Perennial Plants: A Treatise on Their Identification,
Cultivation, and Garden Attributes 86
Herbal [Krutch] 50
Herbal Bounty! The Gentle Art of Herb Culture 29
Herbal Delights: Botanical Information and Recipes for Cosmetics,
Remedies and Medicines, Condiments and Spices, and Sweet and
Savory Treats for the Table 96
Herbal Delights: Tisanes, Syrups, Confections, Electuaries, Robs,
Juleps, Vinegars, and Conserves 96
The Herbal Green Pages: An Herbal Resource Guide, 1994-95
137
The Herbal or General History of Plants 51
Herbal Renaissance: Growing, Using & Understanding Herbs in the
Modern World 29
Herbal Treasures: Inspiring Month-by-Month Projects for
Gardening, Cooking, and Crafts 30
Herbal Vinegar 97
HerbalGram Cumulative Index 194
Herbals: Their Origin and Evolution: A Chapter in the History ofBotany, 1470-1670 52
Herbs [Bremness] 31
Herbs [Kraska] 32
Herbs [Michalak] 33
Herbs: An Indexed Bibliography 1971-1980, The Scientific
Literature on Selected Herbs, and Aromatic and Medicinal Plants
of the Temperate Zone 155
Herbs & Herb Lore of Colonial America 11
Herbs and Savory Seeds: Culinaries, Simples, Sachets, Decoratives
43
Herbs and Spices: The Pursuit of Flavor 98
Herbs and the Earth 34
Herbs and the Fragrant Garden 108
Herbs for Northern Gardeners 81
Herbs for Sale: Growing and Marketing Herbs, Herbal Products, and
Herbal Know-How 127
Herbs: Gardens, Decorations, and Recipes 35
Herbs in the Garden 36
Herbs in the Kitchen: A Celebration of Flavor 90
Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Uses of Phytomedicinals 122
Herbs of Commerce 67
Herbs: Their Cultivation and Usage 25
Herbs: Their Culture and Uses 37
Herbs Through the Seasons at Caprilands 38
Herbs You Can Master: A Primer for Herbal Enthusiasts
39
A Heritage of Herbs 8
A History of Herbal Plants 53
A History of Horticulture in America to 1860 9
History of the English Herb Garden 54
The Home Garden Book of Herbs and Spices 23
The Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and
Related Remedies 123
HSA Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses 19
The Illustrated Earth Garden Herbal: A Herbal Compendium
55
The Illustrated Herbal 56
An Illustrated History of the Herbals 57
Index of Garden Plants 69
The Information Sourcebook of Herbal Medicine 138
Joseph Wood Krutch Herbal 50
Krutch Herbal 50
Landscaping with Herbs [Adams] 75
Landscaping with Herbs [Wilson]) 76
Little Herb Gardens: Simple Secrets for Glorious Gardens Indoors
and Out 40
Living Liqueurs 99
The MacMillan Treasury of Herbs: A Complete Guide to the
Cultivation and Use of Wild and Domesticated Herbs
41
Magic and Medicine of Plants 42
Magic Gardens: A Modern Chronicle of Herbs and Savory Seeds
43
Medicinal and Other Uses of North American Plants: A Historical
Survey with Special Reference to the Eastern Indian Tribes
12
The Medicinal Plant Industry 170
Minnie Muenscher's Herb Cookbook 100
A Modern Herbal: The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic, and Economic
Properties, Cultivation, and Folklore of Herbs, Grasses, Fungi,
Shrubs, and Trees with All Their Modern Scientific Uses
58
The Moosewood Restaurant Kitchen Garden 101
Natural Fragrances: Outdoor Scents for Indoor Uses 109
New World Plants and Their Uses: A Guide to Selected Literature
and Genetic Resources 1980-1993 176
Northwind Farm's Herb Resource Directory, 1994-95 Edition
139
Nursery and Seed Catalogs: A Directory of Collections
140
The Old English Herbals 59
The Organic Gardener's Home Reference: A Plant-by-Plant Guide to
Growing Fresh, Healthy Food 87
Park's Success with Herbs 44
Park's Success with Seeds 88
Pay Dirt: How to Raise and Sell Herbs and Produce for Serious
Cash 129
Planning the Organic Herb Garden: From Pots on Patios to Larger
Layouts 45
Planting a Bible Garden: A Practical Reference Guide for the Home
Gardener, Schools, Colleges, and Churches in all Climates of the
World 60
Plants of the Bible 61
The Pleasure of Herbs: A Month-By-Month Guide to Growing, Using,
and Enjoying Herbs 30
The Potential of Herbs as a Cash Crop: How to Make a Living in
the Country 130
Proceedings of the ... National Herb Growing and Marketing
Conference 141, 142,
143, 144, 145,
146, 147, 148
Profitable Herb Growing at Home 126
Profits From Your Backyard Herb Garden 128
Reader's Guide to Alternative Health Methods 124
Recipes from an American Herb Garden 102
RHS Index of Garden Plants 69
Rodale's Illustrated Encylopedia of Herbs 46
Scented Flora of the World 110
The Scented Garden 111
Scented Garden: Choosing, Growing and Using the Plants That Bring
Fragrance to Your Life, Home and Table 111
The Scented Garden: How to Grow and Use Beautiful Plants to
Create A Harmony of Fragrances for Garden and Home
112
The Scented Room: Cherchez's Book of Dried Flowers, Fragrance,
and Potpourri 113
Shaker Herbs: A History and Compendium 10
Simples, Superstitions, & Solace: Plant Material Used in Colonial
Living 11
Spices, Condiments, and Seasonings 103
Stearn's Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners 65
Sweet Herbs and Sundry Flowers: Medieval Gardens and the Gardens
of the Cloisters 62
Taylor's Guide to Herbs 89
Taylor's Guide to Vegetables & Herbs 89
Traveler's Guide to Herb Gardens: Over 500 Gardens in the United
States and Canada Featuring Herbs 84
Use of Plants for the Past 500 Years 12
Using Herbs in the Landscape: How to Design and Grow Gardens of
Herbal Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, and Trees 77
The Vanishing Garden: A Conservation Guide to Garden Plants 13
A Weaver's Garden 116
Bailey, Ethel Zoe 68
Bailey, Liberty Hyde 68
Barash, Cathy Wilkinson 215
Baron, Robert C. 4
Barton, Barbara J. 135
Bayard, Tania 62, 106
Beahle, Galen 3
Becker, Brenda L. 239
Becker, Dotti 210
Becker, Jim 210
Becker, Robert 203
Belsinger, Susan 90
Beston, Henry 34
Blumenthal, Mark 194
Blunt, Wilfrid 56
Bonar, Ann 41
Boswell, Mary Rose 3
Bown, Deni 19
Bremness, Leslie 15, 31
Brennan, Georgeanne 40
Bricklin, Mark 197
Bricknell, Christopher 13
Brownlow, Margaret 108
Bubel, Nancy 204
Buchanan, Rita 89, 31
Brennan, Georgeanne 40
Bricklin, Mark 197
Bricknell, Christopher 13
Brownlow, Margaret 108
Bubel, Nancy 204
Buchanan, Rita 89,
115, 116, 222
Buehrle, Maureen R. 143, 222
Buehrle, Maureen R. 143,
144, 145
Bycyznski, Lynn 199
Byrnes, Marie Stella 209
Carter, Constance 175
Chadra, Y. 170
Chadwick, Arlena F. 155, 145
Carter, Constance 175
Chadra, Y. 170
Chadwick, Arlena F. 155, 158, 159
Clarkson, Rosetta E. 37, 43, 49
Clavio, Laura Z. 133
Clewis, Beth 250
Cloutier, Anne Marie 113
Coon, Nelson 107
Corya, William L. 153
Craker, Lyle E. 83, 155, 158, 200, 211, 245
Creasy, Rosalind 205
Cushman, Amanda 231
Dean, Jan 154
DeBaggio, Thomas 71
Denckla, Tanya 87
DeWolf, Gordon P. 1, 89
Dille, Carolyn 90
Dines, Ann Reilly 88
Duff, Gail 109
Duke, James A. 66, 99,
121
Elbert, George 218
Elbert, Virginie 218
Erichsen-Brown, Charlotte 12
Facciola, Stephen 132
Farnsworth, Norman R. 243
Farrell, Kenneth T. 103
Favretti, Rudy R. 1
Fell, Derek 21
Felton, Elise 70
Fisher, Kathleen 185
Flannery, Michael A. 206
Floden, Roberta 24
Foster, Gertrude B. 44
Foster, Steven 17, 29,
67, 181, 240
Gallo, Sally 74
Gardner, Jo Ann 6, 217
Garland, Sarah 16
Garry, William J. 192
Gates, Jane P. 167, 174
Genders, Roy 110
Gerard, John 51
Gilbertie, Sal 73
Gilliard, Judy 95
Gilmer, Maureen 223
Gordan, Nancy 207
Grant, Lois 141, 142,
157
Grieve, M. 58, 92
Griffiths, Mark 69
Griggs, Barbara 120
Grigson, Geoffrey 64
Halloran, Kathleen 182, 227,
230
Hankins, Andy 247
Haughton, Claire Shaver 5
Hedrick, Ulysses P. 9
Hemphill, John 25
Hemphill, Rosemary 25
Hepper, F. Nigel 60
Hirsch, David P. 101
Hoffman, David 138
Hollman, Pauline 156
Hopkinson, Patricia 27
Hutson, Lucinda 232
Hylton, William H. 46
Jabs, Carolyn 7
Jacobs, Betty E.M. 126
Jarvis, William T. 196
Johnson, Thomas 51
Juneau, Ann 160
Kaleta-Johnson, Karen 224
Kestner, Arlene 143, 144,
145, 146, 147, 148
Kirkpatrick, Debra 77
Kirkpatrick, Joy 95
Kowalchik, Claire 46
Kraska, Martha E. 32
Kreig, Margaret B. 119
Krutch, Joseph Wood 50
Laski, Karen M. 202
le Strange, Richard 53
Leighton, Ann 2
Leung, Albert Y. 17
Leyel, C.F. 58, 96
Lima, Patrick 79
Lindsey, Tina M. 211
Loewenfeld, Claire 28
Loewer, Peter 104
Long, Jim 246
Long, Patricia 242
Louden, Rosemary F. 44
Luebbermann, Mimi 40, 129
Lutz, Jacqueline M. 245
Lyte, Charles 26
MacLean, Jayne T. 160, 161,
162, 163, 164,
165, 166, 171,
173, 177
Maine, Sandy 238
Manniche, Lise 47
McCann, Joy 249
McCarthy, Susan A. 168, 169
McClelland, Kathleen 179
McNair, James K. 14
McRae, Bobbi A. 114, 169
Mead, Chris 35
Meil, Joanne 176
Meltzer, Sol 80
Merrill, David 201
Michalak, Patricia S. 33
Miller, Amy Bess 10
Miller, Richard Allan 130
Miloradovich, Milo 23
Moldenke, Alma L. 61
Moldenke, Harold N. 61
Morawetz, Dorina 229
Morris, Karen S.C. 83
Muenscher, Minnie Worthen 100
Muenscher, Walter C. 48
Newdick, Jane 112
Oberliesen, Janet M. 184
Ohrbach, Barbara Milo 113
Oliver, David 139, 225
Oliver, Paula 139, 198
Olson, Kay M. 186
Ortiz, Elizabeth Lambert 94
Oster, Maggie 97, 102, 233
Paterson, Alan 36
Peterson, Carol R. 39
Poncavage, Joanna 221
Powell, Eileen 85
Preus, Mary 78
Rady, Virginia B. 72
Raphael, Sandra 56
Reppert, Bertha P. 8, 127
Rice, Myron A 48
Rinzler, Carol Ann 118
Robinson, Judith 175
Robinson, Trevor 212
Rogers, Barbara Radcliffe 22
Rogers, Jean 91
Rogers, Maureen 137
Rohde, Eleanour Sinclair 59
Roman, Suzanne 188
Rombough, Lon J. 220
Root, Waverly 98
Sands, Dave 81
Sanecki, Kay N. 54
Scanlon, Matthew 190
Schofield, Eileen K. 178
Sharman, Fay 13
Shaudys, Phyllis V. 30
Sheehan, Larry 73
Sheldon, Elizabeth 214, 219
Shimuzu, Holly H. 216
Simmons, Adelma Grenier 38
Simon, James E., 141, 142, 144, 145, 146,
147, 148, 155,
157
Singh, Gian 170
Skelly, Carole J. 93
Smith, Keith Vincent 55
Sparrowe, Linda 183
Squire, David 112
Stapley, Christina 235
Stearn, William T. 65
Steiner, Lynn M. 189
Stickel, Donald A. 153
Stickland, Sue 45
Stuart, Malcolm 18
Sturdivant, Lee 128
Swanson, Faith H. 72
Tolley, Emelie 35
Tucker, Arthur O. 234
Tyler, Varro E. 122,
123, 241
Uphof, Johannes C. T. 63
Van Der Zee, Barbara 120
Verey, Rosemary 111
Wallin, Craig 125
Ward, Elizabeth M. 244
Webb, Denise 195
Weschler, Deborah 213
Whealy, Kent 180
Wijesekera, R.O.B. 170
Wilder, Louise Beebe 105
Williams, Patricia 187
Williams, Sally 134, 248
Williams, Gregory 187
Wilson, Jim 76
Wittman, Christine 208
Woods, Charlotte 228
Wrensch, Ruth D. 20
Zanoni, Thomas A. 178
Zwicky, John F. 124
