Elizabeth S. Hayes - Spices and Herbs: Lore and Cookery

Inspiration and encouragement in the work that has gone into the writing and compiling of this book have come from many friends. The writer wishes to express her gratitude to all of them, in particular to those listed below:

My daughter Betty, Mrs. Frank S. Doyle of Baltimore, Maryland, who helped so much in the home to make more time available to me for browsing, planting, and growing.

Frank B. Cox, Roanoke, Virginia, who lent me his cherished Gerards Herball and acted as adviser and counselor.

Raymond G. Rhodes, Kroger Company, Roanoke, Virginia, who located many of the hard-to-find spices and herbs.

James Jongerneel, Rye, New York, whose tremendous background of growing up in the Far Eastern countries and sitting on the Spice Exchange in London, was of much firsthand help.

Mrs. John G. Berry, Garden Therapy Chairman1954 National Council of State Garden Clubs, Goldthwaite, Texas.

Harold Lang, Roanoke, Virginia, a scholar and good friend. Marie Johnston Fort, Griffin, Georgia, for her advice and encouragement.

T. C. Cheng, Washington, D.C., who told me of tea and the spices, especially ginger, and the curries of China.

Miss Emily and Miss Rory Cross, Richmond, Virginia, who shared flowering herbs from their Memory Garden.

Mrs. Harry Brokaw Smith, American Herb Society, New York Unit.

Clarence S. Brigham, Director of American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Marshall W. Neale, American Spice Trade Association, New York, New York.

L. G. Schermerhom, Jr., W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Wayside Gardens, Mentor, Ohio.

Brecks of Boston, Boston, Massachusetts.

Kennett E. Relyea, Farmer Seed and Nursery Company, Faribault, Minnesota.

Ellen Saltonstall, Pan-American Coffee Bureau, New York, New York. R. H. Shumway, Rockford, Illinois.

Mittie Arnold and Margaret Thomas, Greene Herb Gardens, Greene, Rhode Island.

Albert S. Beecher, Associate Horticulturist, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia.

Mrs. J. W. Montgomery, Roanoke, Virginia, for her sincere interest and assistance in proofreading and editing.

Mrs. John P. Kelly, Arlington, Virginia; Mrs. Ted M. Jones, Bradenton, Florida; Mrs. Henry Glasgow, Salem, Virginia; Mrs. Edgar W. Smith, Akron, Ohio; Mrs. John Carper, Salem, Virginia; Mrs. W. W. Graves, Salem, Virginia; Mrs. Tracy Loyd, Roanoke, Virginia; Mrs. Gordon Brooks, Roanoke, Virginia; Mrs. Howard Creasy, Roanoke, Virginia; Mrs. Ella M. Smith, Tampa, Florida; Mrs. Fina Homer, Roanoke, Virginia; Mrs. Charles Dawson, Salem, Virginia; Mrs. Hazel K. Marshall, Roanoke, Virginia; Raymond Gene Kelso, Roanoke, Virginia; Mrs. Henry Grady Moore, Washington, D.C.; Miss Eleanor M. Rankin, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Charles Farrelly, Roanoke, Virginia; Mrs. Virginia P. Miller, Roanoke, Virginia; Miss Ellen Goodwin, Salem, Virginia; Mrs. W. B. Adams, Roanoke, Virginia; LiliAnn Loubetta, Marseilles, France.

The various garden clubs who asked for programs and kept me searching for legend, lore, and modern uses.

Betty Bond, WSLS Television, Roanoke, Virginia, who wanted her many viewers to share knowledge of our heritage of fragrance, flavor, and beauty, and to be encouraged to plant and grow.

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Special thanks to my husband and son, who were my official critics, sounding board, and food tasters. They always showed joy and appreciation when a delightful aroma from the kitchen met them as they entered the house. The dishes were fragrant and flavorful, coming up to their expectations and they would beam with a happiness that is indescribable.