THE COMPLETE BOOK OF HERBS : A Practical Guide to Growing & Using Herbs

Text/NEW & Bright. 1988 First Edition, First Thus. Illustrated hardback/Fine. DJ/VG --- alas, with 2.5 x half inch loss to lower back edge! Long enough to need a mylar jacket to correct. The term "herbs" chiefly refers to plants (less vegetables) w/savory, aromatic properties to flavor foods, medicinal uses & fragrances --- mostly leafy greens & flowering parts (fresh or dried) --- while "spices" tend to describe dried plant parts (seeds, bark, roots & fruits) for the same use. This 288-paged sourcebook w/color photos & illustrations from Lesley Bremness is a rich guide to planting, growing & harvesting of herbs along with recipes. Volume in 8 parts: I, Herbal Decorations; II, Herbs in the Kitchen; III, Herbs for the Household; IV, Herbs for Beauty; V, Essential Oils; VI, Herbs for Health; VII, Cultivating & Harvesting Herbs; and VIII, A Catalog of Herbs, followed by Glossary.