R. &• J. FARQUHAR &• CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE. 21 



SWEET, POT AND MEDICINAL HERBS. 



These are of easy cultivation. As a rule it is best to cut Herbs when in flower, wilted in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade. 

 Anise. Hardy annual. Used for garnishing or seasoning. Sow during latter end of April on warm south 



border, and when large enough to handle, thin the plants to six inches apart. The seed is ripe in August 



or September. It does not bear transplanting well. Pkt., 5 cents ; oz., 15 cents. 

 Arnica. Hardy, dwarf herbaceous plants. They like a little peat incorporated with the soil. Pkt., 10 cents 



oz., $1.75. 

 Balm. Hardy, herbaceous, perennial, which succeeds in common garden soil. Pkt., 5 cents ; oz., 40 cents. 

 Basil. Sweet, Annual. The young leaf tops are the parts made use of in soups and salads, their flavoi 



resembling that of cloves. Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 20 cents. 

 Borage. Annual. Its young leaves are sometimes used in salads or boiled as Spinach. Aromatic. Pkt., 5 



cents ; oz., 20 cents. 

 Burnett. Perennial. Used very much in soups and salads. Pkt., 5 cents ; oz., 20 cents. 

 Camomilla. German or Scotch Chamomile. Oz., 75 cents. 

 Caraway. Hardy Biannual. The seeds of Caraway are much esteemed for their aromatic flavor. Sow the 



seeds in the open ground in April, in common garden soil. Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 10 cents. 

 Catnip. Perennial. Well-known as a valuable mild nervine for infants. The plants should be pulled up by 



the roots when in full flower, and dried in the shade. Sow the seed in fall or early spring, in drills. Pkt.. 



10 cents; oz., 50 cents. 

 Coriander. Hardy Annual. Cultivated for the seeds which are very much used in confectionery and medicine 



Pkt., 5 cents ; oz., 15 cents. 

 Dill. Biennial. The leaves and umbels are used in pickling, and the former in soups and sauces. Pkt., 5 



cents; oz., 15 cents. 

 Fennel. Perennial. The leaves are used in soups, salads and garnishes, and the seed is used in confectionery 



Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 15 cents. 

 Horehound. Perennial. Very strong aromatic and a bitter pungent, largely used in tonics; thrives in light 



poor land. Pkt., 10 cents; oz., 40 cents. 

 Hyssop. Hardy blue flowered evergreen. The plant is not only aromatic, but the flowers are very beautiful, 



Pkt., 10 cents; oz., 30 cents. 

 Lavender. Perennial. The flowers are usually ready for drying or distilling in June or July. Pkt., 5 cents 



oz., 20 cents. 

 Lovage. Perennial. Has medicinal qualities. Pkt., 10 cents ; oz., 40 cents. 

 Marjoram. Sweet, Annual. The tops and leaves are gathered when green in Summer and Autumn, for use in 



soups. The branches may be cut and dried just before flowering for winter supply. Pkt., 5 cents ; oz., 25 



cents ; lb., $2.00. 

 Pennyroyal. Hardy Herbaceous purple flowered Perennial. Pkt., 10 cents; oz., $1.00. 

 Rosemary. Perennial. Very fragrant and has an aromatic bitter taste. Only fit for use the second season. 



Pkt., 10 cents; oz., 50 cents. 

 Rue. Perennial. The leaves are very bitter, generally used as a stimulant. Care should be exercised in its use. 



Do not allow to run to seed. Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 25 cents. 

 Saffron. Hardy Annual. Cultivated for its flowers which are used for making cosmetic powder and in dyeing. 



Pkt., 5 cents ; oz., 20 cents. 

 Sage. Hardy Perennial. Used for flavoring and dressing. Cut the leaves and tender shoots, just as the plan: 



is coming into flower and dry quickly in the shade. Pkt., 5 cents ; oz., 20 cents. $2.00 per pound. 

 Sorrel. Cultivated for its leaves which are used same as Spinach. Pkt., 5 cents ; oz., 20 cents. 

 Summer Savory. Hardy Annual. The dried stems, leaves and flowers are used for flavoring, dressings and 



soups. Pkt., 5 cents; oz., 15 cents. $1.00 per pound. 

 Thyme. Hardy Perennial. Purple Flower. A medicinal and culinary plant. The leaves and tops are used 



in soups, and also in making a tea' which is a great remedy for nervous headache. Pkt., 5 cents; oz. 30 



cents. % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 

 Wormwood. Perennial. Strong, fragrant and aromatic, but very bitter. The leaves are used in tonics, etc 



A dry soil is essential for this plant. Pkt., 5 cents ; oz., 20 cents. 



TOBACCO. (Nicotiana Tobacum.) 



Pkt. Oz. Lb. Pkt. Oz. Lb. 



Connecticut Seed Leaf 05 .25 #2.50 Havana 10 .40 $$.o% 



BIRD SEEDS, MOCKING BIRD AND PARROT FOOD. 



Prices Variable. Subject to Market Fluctuation. 



Qt. Bush. 



Sicily Canary 10 $3.00 



German Rape 10 2.50 



English Rape 20 3.50 



Flax 15 3 . 5 o 



Hemp. Best quality 10 2.00 



Maw 30 



Qt. Bush. 



Sunflower 15 £3.00 



Millet 10 1.25 



Mocking Bird Food. Pre- 

 pared for use ; finest quality ; 

 a food for all soft-billed birds. ib. 25c 

 Cuttle-Fish Bone Per lb. 30 



Qt. Bush. 



Bird Gravel • . .10 



Parrot Food. Mixed 10 $2.50 



Unhulled Rice 15 3.00 



Rejected Wheat. Best quality 

 for feeding. ........ .10 1.5c 



Peas for Pigeons 10 1.75 



FARQUHAR'S EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS 

 MAKES A PERFECT LAWN. 



Messrs. R. &> J. Farquhar &> Co., North Easton, Mass., Nov. 6, 1900. 



Gentlemen : — We purchased from you last spring several bicshels of your Farquhar' s Evergreen Lawn Grasi 

 Seed, which has been very satisfactory. It has produced a beautiful sward, with a rich deep green color, entirely free 

 rom weeds ; and has been admired by all who have seen it. 



Your Seeds have given me the best results this year that I have ever had during ?ny twenty-five years' experience? 



Yours very truly, 

 Lawn Grass Seeds pages 22 to 24. FR. LOEFFLER. Supt. to Mrs. Oakes Ames. 



