RUTfl BPGfl 



Swede OF CULTURE same ar Turnip. The Ruta Baga is an invaluable vegetable for wi-nlr.i 



T> • T • storage. It is not only esteemed as a tabic vegetable during the winter months, but is also 



JtvUSS13.il J. Ul'lllp grown extensively for feeding chickens and stock. 



950 IMPROVED LONG ISLAND 

 RUTA BAGA (Henderson's) 



{Shown in colors on back cover) 



Long Island Improved has been bred from the American 

 Purple Top, over which it is a great improvement. It is 

 much larger, has no neck, and is a remarkably good keeper; 

 the flesh is rich yellow, and of fine quality. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 55c; lb., $1.55. 



947 SLITER'S PERFECTION 



White Flesh — Finest Quality and Sweetest Ruta Baga. 



A white fleshed variety of the Macomber type. The flavor 

 and sweetness so far surpass other varieties, that we consider 

 this new strain an outstanding vegetable for fall and winter 

 use. The roots will remain in fine condition all winter when 

 properly stored. 



The roots are large, smooth, nearly round, neckless, white 

 with a greenish tinge at the crown. The flesh is white, firm, 

 fine grained and very sweet. 



Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % lb., 70c. 



Our Pamphlet, "Garden Culture of Root Crops," tells 

 how to grow Turnip and Ruta Baga. Sent free on re- 

 quest when ordering. 



RUTA BAGA IMPROVED LONG ISLAND 



HERBS Sweet Pot and Medicinal 



951 ANISE. Pimpinella Anisum. One of the oldest and best known herbs, being 965 DILL. AnetKum Graveolens. A well known annual herb with feathery 



a native of Asia Minor and Egypt. It is a rapid growing annual. Anise is foliage. The plant grows about two feet high and produces an abundance of 



an herb of many uses, besides being the base of the famous cordial Anisette. aromatic seed which are used in pickles, preserves, soups and sauces. 



It is used for garnishing and flavoring in cooking and baking. Anise also Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; \i lb., 85c; lb., $2.50 



possesses certain medicinal properties, and is used in perfumes. . .Pkt., 25c 973 HOREHOUND. Marrubium Vulgare. A hardy perennial that is grown 



primarily for its medicinal value, for which purpose the leaves are gathered 



957 BORAGE. Borago Officinalis. A popular annual herb of many uses. It and dried slowly, just before the plants are ready to start flowering. Pkt., 25c 



develops into an attractive plant about 18 inches high and is covered with 987 SAGE ^ Salvia officinalis. When grown in a well-drained soil, this popular 



small bright blue flowers which are attract.ve to bees and result in an excel- perennial herb will thrive in most gardens. Many uses are ascribed to the 



Ien fine flavored honey The upper leaves and flowers are used in salads and {^ not onl for cuIinarv purposes, but also in the form of teas for me- 



the lower leaves are cooked and used as spinach. It is also grown extensively dicinal use The leaves ^n "either be used green or dry and powdered, 



for the manufacture of cordials Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.50 Pkt. 25c- oz $2.25 



959 CARAWAY. Orum Carui. This is a biennial herb that is frequently grown 989 SUMMER SAVORY. Satureia Hortensis. Bohnenkraut. An annual sweet 



as an annual. The roots are eaten as a vegetable, the leavesfor garnish and in h f rb that ls ^i' desirable in the garden for the sweet fragrance which the 



salads, and the seeds are much used in confectionery, baking and cheese mak- P 1 *" 1 emlts - The y° un S leav f and , tlps f 11 b ? ,lsed elth . e [ f resh or dn , ed , in 



ing. Oil is distilled from the seed for the making of Kuemmel and it also stuffings, soups and meat cookery. It is also a favorite with many people for 



has various medicinal uses Pkt., 25c flavoring beans Pkt., 25c 



955 SWEET BASIL. Ocymum Basilicum. The popular Basilico Napolitano 



369 CHIVES. Allium Schoenoprasum. A low growing perennial herb that of the Italians. It is an easily grown annual and grows into an attractive 



develops into thick grass like tufts. The mildly onion-flavored leaves are compact plant about one foot high. The leaves are very aromatic and give off 



excellent when used in salads, soups, etc. The of tener the leaves are cut, the an agreeable perfume. It is used for seasoning soups, stews and sauces. 



more vigorous the plants seem to grow. Pkt., 25c; y 2 oz-, $1.50; oz., $2.50 Desirable medicinal qualities are also ascribed to it Pkt., 25c 



969 SWEET FENNEL. Foeniculum Vulgare. A biennial usually grown as an 



963 CORIANDER. Coriandrum Sativum. An annual herb grown principally annual. A favorite aromatic herb with tall shining stems and feathery 

 for its seed which has many uses. When crushed they are used as a condi- foliage. The leaves are used in sauces and for garnishing. The seeds are em- 

 inent, also an ingredient in curry powder and mixed spices. The oil distilled ployed in confectionery, for flavoring liqueurs and for making tea which is 

 from the seed is used in liqueurs and toilet water Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00 said to possess medicinal properties Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c 



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