For winter use, wilt herb blooms or leaves in sun, dry in the shade; keep in jars or bottle 



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For Flavoring Soups, Meats, etc. 



I~l61*b i^66ClS ^O' Potherbs, Sweet and Medicinal Purposes. 



They are easily gi'own and are always pleasant and desirable for flavoring, 



Every garden or hardy border, should have a few herbs, 

 perfuming and medioluarpurposes. Ready to use in 30 to 50 days. 



Uu vruRE.— Sow in early spring, at the time when the trees begin to leaf, in ordinarily good and well drained garden soil, in rows 12 to 24 inches 

 apart. Cover seed lightly. Thin or transplant to stand 6 to 12 inches apart in the rows. Cultivate frequently and keep free from weeds. 

 Packet will sow about 25 feet of drill; an ounce about 200 feet. 



* 736 Basil, Sweet 

 The leaves are used in ilav- 

 oi'ing soups, stews and 

 highly-seasoned dishes. 



Packet, 10 cents; 

 ounce, 30 cents, postpaid. 



• f 742 Caraway 



Seeds are used for flavor- 

 ing bread, pastry, meats, 

 etc. Tiie oil relieves gas on 

 the stomach and prevents 

 griping. 



Packet, 10 cents; 

 ounce, 35 cents, postpaid. 



t 744 Catnip 



Grown for bee pasture. 



Leaves and young shoots 



are used for seasoning. 



Packet, 1.5 cents; 



ounce, 50 cents, postpalfl. 



* 750 Dill 



Fruit is warming, stimu- 

 lating and quiets nervous- 

 ness. The tea is good for 

 colicanrt preventshiccough. 

 The plants are used largely 

 for pickling cucumbers. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; ox., 15 cts.; 



I4\b., 40 cts.; lb.; Sl.3.5, 

 postpaid. 



f 752 Fennel, Sweet 



The leaves are ornamen- 

 tal. AVhen boiled, are used 

 in fish sauces, also make a 

 splendid tea for colic. 



Packet, 10 cents; 

 ounce, 25 cents, postpaid. 



* 758 Marjoram, Sweet 



The leaves and the ends 

 of the shoots are highly es- 

 teemed for seasoning. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 

 i^lb., $1.35; lb., $5.00, 

 postpaid. 



t 770 Sage 

 The most extensively used 

 of all herbs for seasoning 

 and dressing. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; 



14 lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00, 



postpaid. 



NOTE.— We cau also 

 sttpply the following 

 varieties of Herb Seeds. 



Pkt. 



732 *Anlse 10 



Oz. 



25 



740 *Borago ... 10 



35 



746 *Coriander. 10 



35 



754 tHorchoundlO 



50 



756 fLavender . 10 



50 



764 fKosenaary . 15 



75 



774 fTansy 15 



75 



780 fWlnter 



Savory 15 



75 



782 t"Wormwood 



10 



30 



(Herbs marked * 

 annual; marked f 

 perennial.) 



are 

 are 



All above prices for Herb | 



Seeds are postpaid. 



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* 772 Summer Savory 

 The leaves and flowers are 



used for flavoring soups, 



dressings, etc. 



Packet, 10 cents; 



ounce, 35 cents,postpald. 



f 778 Thyme 



The leaves and shoots are 



used for seasoning; a tea is 



also made of the leaves, a 



remedy for headaches. 



Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; 



^Ib., $3.00; lb., $7.50, 



postpaid. 



/^ J Useful When Dried 



\J O \JL it O. S for Various Purposes 



Culture.— Gourds are tender annuals. The seed should not be planted until the ground is warm. Plant In hills and cultivate as squash. 

 Leave only three or four plants in a hill, and allow the vines to ramble over the ground, or train on fence, trellis or arbor. A packet will 

 sow about 10 hills, 2 ounces about 100 hills. Matures in 65 to 90 days. 



297 Mixed Gourds 



65 to 90 days. Ornamental as well as useful 



In this mixture of gourd seeds we offer all the 

 varieties listed and some other varieties we 

 grow, so that our friends may enjoy a number 

 of curious novelties. Matures in 63 to 90 days. 

 Packet,10 cents; ounce, 35 cents, postpaid. 



293 Dipper 



75 days. Useful for dipping 



A well known and useful gourd. When 

 grown on the ground the stem is much curved; 

 but on a trellis the weight of the fruit makes 

 the stem or handle straight. Matures in 75 days. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 35 cents, postjiald. 



291 Dish Cloth or Luffa 



90 days. Useful as a Sponge or Dish Cloth 



The peculiar lining of this gourd gives it its 

 name. The fruit grows about two feet long. 

 The interior membrane is serviceable for a 

 variety of household purposes, being used as 

 a dish cloth, or sponge. Matures in 90 days. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 23 cents, postpaid. 



295 Nest Egg 



65 days. Useful for Darning or Nest Eggs 



This interesting gourd produces white fruit 

 exactly the size and shape of a hen's egg. The 

 matured fruit does not crack, and will serve 

 for years as a nest egg, or for darning stockings 

 or ornamental purposes. Matures In 65 days. 



Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 35 cents, postpaid. 



299 Calabash or Pipe 



80 days. Useful for Making Pipes 



An ornamental gourd from which are made 

 the African calabash pipes now so popular on 

 account of their lightness, grace and meer- 

 schaum coloring qualities. When grown for 

 the production of pipe gourds, the vines are 

 usually allowed to grow on the ground like 

 cucumbers, pumpkins, etc., so that the fruits 

 in place of hanging down and growing straight, 

 will take their natural pipe curve. Matures in 

 HO days. Directions for growing, curing and 

 how to make pipes sent with all packages. 

 Packet, 10 cents; half ounce, 30 cents; 

 ounce, 50 cents, postpaid. 



292 Orange or True Mock Orange 



70 days. Uselul for Darning 



A good old sort, the fruit often finding its 

 way into the family sewing basket. A beau- 

 liful and rapid climber. Fruit the size and 

 shape of an orange. Matures In 70 days. 

 Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 25 cents, postpaid. 



