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SWEET MARJORAM. SUMMER SAVORY. 



HERB5— Sweet, Pot and Medicinal. 



No garden is complete without a few- 

 Harvest tliem carefully on a dry d 



Ani.se (Pimpinella anisum) — Cultivated 

 principally for garnishing. Pkt. 5c; 



oz. 10c; 1, lb. 30c; 1 lb $1.00 



I Balm (Melissa ofHcinalis) — Principally 

 used for making Balm tea or Balm 

 wine. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; 



1 lb $2.00 



I Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum) — The 

 leaves and tops of the shoots are used 

 for soups, stews and sauces. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb $1.50 



Bene (Sesamum orientale) — Pkt. 5c; oz. 

 15e; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb $1.75 



Borage (Borage officinalis) — Excellent 

 for bees. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; 

 .1 lb $1.25 



Cara-\vay (Carum carui) — Chiefly culti- 

 vated for the seed, which is used in 

 confectionery and medicine. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb 75 



Catnip (Nepeta cataria) — Pkt. 5c; oz. 

 30c; 14 lb. $1.00; 1 lb $3.50 



Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) — 

 Seeds are used by confectioners. Pkt. 

 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; 1 lb 75 



Dill (Anethum graveolens) — The leaves 

 are used in soups and sauces, and put 

 along with pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 

 Vi lb. 20c; 1 lb 60 



Fennel (Anethum foeniculum) — The 

 leaves boiled, used in many fish 

 sauces. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 Ih- 30c; 

 1 lb $1.00 



Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) — The 

 leafy tops and flowers are gathered 

 and dried for making Hyssop tea. 

 Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; 1 lb.. $2.50 



Horeliound (Marrubium vulgare) — 

 Principally used for medicinal pur- 

 poses. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 75c; 

 1 lb $2.50 



herbs for culinary or medicinal purposes, 

 ay, before they come into full bloom. 



Lavender (Lavendula spica) — A popular 

 aromatic herb. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 

 40c; 1 lb $1.25 



Marjoram Sweet (Origanum marjorana) 

 — For seasoning. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % 

 lb. 40c; 1 lb $1.25 



Pennyroyal (Mentha puleguim) — A well 

 known aromatic herb^ also useful as 

 a foliage plant. Pkt 10 



Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) — An 

 aromatic herb. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 

 75c; 1 lb $2.50 



Rue (Ruta graveolens) — ^Used for medi- 

 cinal purposes, also given to fowls 

 for the roup. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 

 50c; 1 lb $1.50 



Saffron (Carthamus tinctorlus) — Pkt. 

 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 40c: 1 lb $1.50 



Sage (Salvia officinalis) — The leaves 

 and tender tops are used in stuffing 

 and sauces. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y^ lb. 

 35c; 1 lb $1.25 



Savory, Summer (Bohnenkraut satureia 

 hortensis) — Used for seasoning. Pkt. 

 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb $1.00 



Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) — Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. $1.00; 1 lb $3.50 



Tarragon — Used for seasoning. Plants, 

 price 15c each; 2 for 25c; per doz.. 

 by mail $1.00 



Thyme, Broad Leaved (Thymus vul- 

 garis) — For seasoning, etc. Pkt. 5c: 

 oz. 20c; Vi lb. 75c; 1 lb $2.50 



Wormwood (Artemesia absinthium) — 

 Used for medicinal purposes; it is 

 beneficial to poultry and should be 

 planted in poultry grounds. Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb $1.75 



German, Knollkohl. French, Clioux-raves, 



A popular vegetable. Intermediate between the Cabbage and the Turnip. Sow 

 ijn drills from May to July. One oz. to .3,000 plants. 

 /Earliest Short-Leaved White Vienna, Forcing — This 

 variety is especially adapted for early work and 

 forcing in frames, on account of its short leaf habit; 

 flesh white and very tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; 14 lb. 

 /foc; 1 lb $2.50 



yEarly White Vienna — -A favorite market sort; flesh 

 / white and tender. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; 



1 lb $1.75 



Purple Vienna — Differs from the above in color 

 ly. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb $1.75 



KOHL KABI. 



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German, Laueh. French, Poireau. 



In our opinion the Leek does not receive the attention it deserves. It is easily 

 cultivated, and is a valuable addition to the vegetables generally used in soups, 

 etc. Sow early in spring, and when about six inches high transplant into rows 

 about ten inches apart each way and as deep as possible, to perfect the blanching 

 njrocess. Tlie richer the soil the finer the Leek will grow. 

 \y One ox. to 100 feet of drill. 

 'Large American Flag — A favorite market variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb 30c; 



^' 1 lb ; : .' $1.00 



l/'Musselburg, or Scotch Champion — Grows to a large size. Pkt. 5c; oz. lOc % lb 



30c; 1 lb $1.10 



I^arge Rouen — An excellent large variety. Pkt. 5o; oz. 10c; »4 lb. 30c; 1 lb...$l 10 



:H. KALEj or BORECOLE. 



Kale, or Borecole. 



German, Blaetterkohl. French, Chou Vert. 



Sow in prepared beds, middle of April to be- 

 ginning of May and transplant beginning of 

 June same as Cabbage. All the varieties are 

 very hardy, and are best when touched with 

 frost. 



One oz. to 1,500 plants. 

 kHalf Dwarf Green Curled Select — The leaves 

 are deep green and beautifully curled, mak- 

 ing a very ornamental appearance, spread- 

 ing out to about three feet in diameter. Pkt. 

 ^ 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 30c; 1 lb $1.00 



Dwarf Green Curled Scotch — Grows about 12 

 inches in height and spreads, under good 

 cultivation, to three feet in diameter. The 

 leaves are bright green, beautifully curled 

 and very tender. Allow to get a slight touch 

 Jof frost before using. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; V4, 

 'lb. 25c; 1 lb..: 75 



Siberian, or Winter Sprouts — Extensively 

 grown as winter greens. Sow in September 

 in rows, and treat as a spinach for use in- 

 early spring. Pki:. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 

 1 lb 60 



LARGE AMERICAN FLAG LEEK. 



