OF PONTARLIER (DOUBS)
The grand wormwood is sown in spring;
and transplanted in autumn; the petite wormwood is
multiplied by cuttings, the seeds do not reach maturity in
our climate. One plants these cuttings in autumn in well
loosened and plowed ground; after which wormwood
requires nothing more than some hoeing. One harvests
the leaves and stems in July a little before full flowering;
one cuts the stems to within a few centimeters of the
ground.
The House of Pernod formerly used wormwood culti-
vated in the mountains of the Swiss Jura; today the use of the
plant in the factory is such that cultivation of it has
developed considerably in the immediate surroundings of
Pontarlier where it constitutes a significant source of
income for the farmers. The factory is thus assured, in
spite of the enormous development of its output, of always
being able to get absinthe herbs of first quality.
Melissa - We know the remarkable anti-nervous pro-
perties of this plant, which is used successfully against
migraine, languors and debilities of the stomach, spasms
and convulsions.
Fennel - the culture of fennel is very widespread in Italy
and in the South of France; the fennel of Gard enjoys a
great reputation; it is that which is employed in the Pernod
factory. This seed is one of the four large hot seeds; it is
very digestive and fights the putrid fevers;it also strengthens the stomach and contributes strongly to
digestion.
