The Herbalist Almanac - 1941 Edition

Good condition. Pages are clean. Published by Indiana Botanic Gardens (Hammond, Indiana) and originally produced under the auspices of herbalist-publisher Joseph E. Meyer, this 1941 almanac is a slim yet richly evocative 64-page softcover booklet of herb lore, native-plant wisdom, weather and planting guidance, and folklore.  Featuring colour-illustrated covers and black-and-white botanical line drawings inside, it presents a unique mid-century snapshot of American herbal culture, mail-order herb commerce, and the confluence of traditional remedies with the rural calendar.  Its contents include: A monthly/seasonal guide to planting, harvesting, and using herbs (with emphasis on roots, shrubs and native medicinal plants) Folk-weather forecasts and countryside lore (e.g., “Indian weather forecasts”) tied to gardening and harvesting cycles Short articles and illustrations on specific herbs, their uses and preparation Mail-order product listings and catalogue-style features from Indiana