SAGE

a shrubby plant whose tops and wrmkled, whitish-green leaves are extensively used, both fresh and dried, for flavoring soups, sauces, cheese, sausages, and other articles, and in dre ing for poultry, pork, ete., beeause of its aromatic, bitter, and slielitly astringent flavor. It is also in repute—much in exce of its merits—as a domestic remedy.: Save grows wild in many parts of southern Europe and has been long under cultivation in all temperate climates. Of the numerous types, the green, broad leaved varieties are the most favored in this country. Dried sage is retailed in packages, cans, and bottles.