Double Tansy. Tanacetum vulgare, var. crispum.
This differs from the Common Tansy in the frilled or curled character of the leaves, which have some resemblance to the leaves of the finer kinds of Curled Cress or Parsley. They are of a rich green color, and are sometimes employed for garnishing. In the habit of the plant, color of the flowers, odor and flavor of the leaves, the variety differs little, if at all, from the Common Tansy. It is more beautiful than the last-named; and, in all respects, much more worthy of cultivation.
Propagated only by dividing the roots.
Large-Leaved Tansy.
Leaves larger than those of any other variety, but much less fragrant. It is of little value, and rarely cultivated.
Variegated-Leaved.
A variety with variegated foliage. Aside from the peculiar color of the leaves, the plant differs in no respect from the Common Tansy: it grows to the same height, the flowers are of the same color, and the leaves have the same taste and odor.
It must be propagated by dividing the roots; the variegated character of the foliage not being reproduced from seeds.