CURRIE BROTHERS CO. FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL. 



SWEET-BASIL. 



SWEET MARJORAM. SUMMER SAVORY. 



HERBS— Sweet, Pot and Medicinal. 



No garden is complete without a few herbs for culinary or medicinal purposes. 

 Harvest them carefully on a dry day, before they come into full bloom. 



Lavender (Lavendula spica) — A popular 



Anise (Pimpinella anisum) — Cultivated 

 principally for garnishing 1 . Pkt. 5c; 

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



Balm (Melissa officinalis) — Principally 

 used for making Balm tea or Balm 

 wine. Pet. 5c; oz. 15c; ^4 lb. 50c; 

 1 lb $2.00 



Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum) — The 

 leaves and tops of the shoots are used 

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

 oz. 15c: i,i lb. 50c; 1 lb $1.50 



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

 15c; Yi lb. 50c; 1 lb $1.75 



Borage (Borago officinalis) — Excellent 

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

 1 lb $1.25 



Caraway (Carum carui) — Chiefly culti- 

 vated for the seed, which is used in 

 confectionery and medicine. Pkt. 5c; 

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



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

 30c; % 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; 

 i,i lb. 20c; 1 lb GO 



Fennel (Anethum foeniculum) — -The 

 leaves boiled, used in many fish 

 sauces. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 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 



Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) — ■ 

 Principally used for medicinal pur- 

 poses. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; *4 lb. 75c; 

 1 lb $2.50 



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

 40c; 1 lb $1-25 



Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum marjorana) 

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

 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; 5 4 lb. 

 75c; 1 lb $2.50 



Rue (Ruta graveolens) — Used for medi- 

 cinal purposes, also given to fowls 

 for the roup. Pkt. Ec; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 

 50c; 1 lb $1.50 



Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius) — Pkt. 

 5c; oz. 15c; y± lb. 40c; 1 lb $1.50 



Sage (Salvia officinalis') — The leaves 

 and tender tops are used in stuffing 

 and sauces. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 

 40c; 1 lb $1.50 



Savory, Summer (Bohnenkraut satureia 

 hortensis) — Used for seasoning. Pkt. 

 5c; oz. 10c; 14 lb. 25c; 1 lb 70 



Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) — Pkt. 5c; 

 oz. 30c; % 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; % lb. 75c; 1 lb $2.40 



Wormwood (Artemesia absinthium) — 

 Used for medicinal purposes; it is 

 beneficial to poultry and should be 

 planted in poultry grounds. PKt. 5c; 

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



KOHL. RABI. 



German, Knollkohl. French. Choux-raves. 



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

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

 Earliest Short-Leaved AVhite 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; % lb. 



70c; 1 lb $2.50 



Early White Vienna — A favorite market sort; flesh 



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



1 lb $1.75 



Early Purple Vienna — Differs from the above in color 

 kohl rabi. only. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 50c; 1 lb $1.75 



LBEK. 



German, Lauch. 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 

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



One oz. to 100 feet of drill. 

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

 lb. 



dH. KALE, OR BORECOLE. 



Kale, or Borecole. 



German, Blaetterkohl. French, Chon Vert. 



Sow in prepared beds, middle of April to 

 beginning 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. 



Half 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; y± 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 

 of frost before using. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 

 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. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; 

 1 lb 60 



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.$1.00 



Musselburg, or Scotch Champion — Grows to a large size. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 



30c; 1 lb $1.10 



Large Rouen — An excellent large variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; 1 lb $1.10 



LARGE AMERICAN 1'LAG LEEK. 



