CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



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SWEET BASIL. 



SWEKT MiK.IUHAM. 



SUMMER SAVORY. 



HERBS-Sweet,Potand Medicinal 



No garden Is complete \\i(hont a few herbs for culinary or mediciniil purposes, 

 arefully on a dry day, before thty come into full bloom. 



Harvest thtm 



Lnise(Pimpinella Anistimi-Cultivated prin- 

 cipally for garnishing, i'kt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 



els.; 14 lb., .30 cts.; 1 lb 81.00 



Salin (^[elissa Officinalis)— Principally used 

 for making Balm tea or Balm wine. Pkt., 



5 cts.; oz.. 30 cts.; % lb., 81 00; 1 lb 3.00 



^ji-il, Sweet (Ocymum Basilicuni)— The 

 leaves and tops of the shoots are used for 

 foups, stews and sauces. Pkt., 5cts.;oz., 



20 cts.; 14 lb., 60 cts.; 1 lb 2.00 



I ene (Sesamum Orientale) — Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 



1-1 cts.; 141b., sects.; lib 1.75 



Borage (Borage Officinalis)— Excellent for 

 bees. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \/^ lb., 50 cts.; 



1 lb.. 1.75 



iCaraway (Carum Carui) — Chiefly cultivated 

 for the seed, which is used in confectionery 

 and medicine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; J4 



j lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb 75 



jCatuip (Nepeta Catarial— Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 40 



I cts.; 14 lb.. 81.00; 1 lb 3.50 



boriander (Coriandrum Sativum)— Seeds 

 are used by confectioners. Pkt..5cts.: oz., 



10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; lib 75 



iDUl (Anethum Graveolens)— The leaves are 

 1 used in soaps and sauces, and put along 

 I with pickles. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10cts.;J4 



I lb., 20 cts.; lib 50 



Fennel (Anethum Fceniculum) — The leaves 

 boiled, used in many fish sauces. Pkt., 5 



cts.; oz., 10 cts.; '4 lb., 30 cts.; I lb 1.00 



Hyssop (Hyssopus Officinalis)— The leafy 



t tops and flowers are gathered and dried 



for making Hvssop tea. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 



cts.: 14 lb., $1.00; lib 3.50 



Horehound (Marrublum Vulgare)— Princi- 

 pally used for medicinal purposes. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., SO cts.; J4 lb., f 1.00; 1 lb 3.00 



Lavender (Lavendula Spica)— A popular 

 aromatic herb. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ^ 

 lb., 60 cts.; lib '2 



,00 



Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum Majorana) — 

 For seasoning, pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \^ ' 

 lb.. 40 cts.; 1 lb 1.50 



Pennyroyal (Mentha Puleguim) — A well- 

 known aromatic herb, alfo useful as a foli- 

 age plant. Pkt 10 



Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinales)— An '^ 

 aromatic herb. Pkt., 5cts.;oz., 30 cts.; ^ 

 lb., 81.25; 1 lb 3.50 



Rue (Ruta Graveolens)— Used for medicinal 

 purposes, also given to fowls for the roup. 

 i'kl.,5cts.; oz.,20cts.; ^ lb., 60 cts,; lib... 2.00 



Saffron(CarthamusTinctorius)— Pkt.,5 cts.; 



oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lib 1.50 



Sage (Salvia Officinalis)— The leaves and 



tender tops are used in stuffing and sauces. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Y^ ID., 40 cts., 1 lb... 1.50 



Savory, Summer (Satureia Hortensis)— 

 Used for seasoning. Pkt., 5cts.;oz.,10cts.; 

 '41b., 30 cts.: 1 lb 1.00 



Tansy (Tanacetum Vulgare) — Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 35 cts.; \i lb., 81.25; 1 lb 3_50 



Thyme, Broad Leaved (Thymus Vulgaris) 

 — For seasoning, etc. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts.; 14 lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb 2.50 



Tarragon (Artemesia Dracunculus)— Used 

 in salads, soups, etc. Pkt 10 



"Wormwood (Artemesia Absinthium)— Used 

 for medicinal purposes; it Is beneficial to 

 poultrv and should be planted in poultrv 

 grounds. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 1^ lb., .50 

 cts.; 1 lb 1.75 



KOMI_ RABL 



German, stoljlvafii. 



French, Chou-rabe. 



Sow in drills from 



A popular vegetable, intermediate between the Cabbage and the Turnip. 

 May to July. One oz. to 3,000 plants. 



jEartiest 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., 10 cts.; oz., SO cts.; ^ lb., 75 cts.; 1 lb $2.75 



rarly "White Vienna— The best market .'ort; flesh white and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 14 lb., 60 cts.; lib 1.75 



Early Purple Vienna— Differs from the above in color only. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; Vi lb.. 



60 cts.; lib 2.00 



jLarge Green— Hardy and late: used for feeding stock. Bulbs large, weighing 8 to 10 lbs. 

 Pkt., Sets.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb. 30 cts.; lib 1.00 



i_e:e:k. 



German, ?aii(f). French, Poireau. 



In our opinion, the Leek does not receive the attention it de- 

 serves. 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 

 process. The richer the soil, the finer the Leek will grow. 



1 oz. to 100 feet of drill. 



Large American Flag— A favorite market variety. Pkt.,5 

 cts.: oz., 15 cts.; i^ lb., 40 cts.; 1 lb 81.25 



Musselburg, or scotch Champion— Grows to a large size. 



Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz.. 15 cts.: 4 lb., 50 cts.: 1 lb 1.50 



Large Kouen— An excellent large variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 KOHL EABi. 15 Cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lib 1.25 



KALE, OR BORECOLE. 



KALE, OR BORECOLE. 



German, asiattevfol)!. 



French, Chou Vert. 



Sow in prepared beds, middle of April to beginning 

 ot May, and transplant beginning of June same as Cab- 

 bage. All the varieties are very hardy, and are best 

 when touched by frost. 



1 oz. to 1,500 plants. 

 Half Dwarf Green Curled— The leaves are deep 

 green and beautifully curled, making a very 

 ornamental appearance, spreading out to about 

 three feet in diameter, Pkt., 5 cts.: oz., 10 cts.; 



4 lb., 25 cts.; 1 lb g ,75 



Dwarf Green Curled Scotch— Grows about 12 

 inches in height and spreads, under good culti- 

 vation, to three feet in diameter. The leaves are 

 bright green, beautifully curled, and very ten- 

 der. Allow to get a slight touch of frost before 

 using. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; !4 lb., 30 cts.; lib. 1.00 

 Siberian, or Winter Sprouts — Extensively 

 grown as winter greens. Sow in September in 

 rows, and treat as a spinach for use in early 

 spring. Pkt.,5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \i lb., 25 cts.; 

 lib 75 



LARGE AMERICAN FLAG LEEK. 



