For Flavoring Soups, Meats, etc. 



Herb Seeds 



For Potherbs, Sweet and Medicinal Purposes 



CULTUHE — 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. Ready to use in 30 to 50 days. 



* 7SS Marjoram, Sweet 



The leaves and the ends 



)f the shoots are highly es- 



eemed for seasoning. 



i'acket 10 cts.; % ounce 



20 cts.; oz, 35 cts.; 



% lb. 00 cts.; 



Vs H». $1.70; lb. $3.25, 



postpaid 



t 742 Caraway 



Seeds are used for flavor- 

 ng bread, pastry, meats, 

 )tc. The oil relieves gas on 

 he stomach and prevents 

 rriping. 



Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 



15 cts.; ounce 25 cts., 



postpaid 



770 Sage 

 The most extensively used 

 of all herbs for seasoning 

 and dressing. 



Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 



20 cts.; ox, 35 cts.; 



1/4 lb. 90 cts.; 



% lb. $1.70; lb. $3.25, 



postpaid 



t 744 Catnip 



Grown for bee pasture. 



Leaves and young shoots 



are used for seasoning. 



Packet 15 cts.; Vz ounce 



40 cts.; ounce 75 cts., 



postpaid 



NOTE. — We 



can 



also supply the 



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lowing- variet 



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ot 



Herb Seeds. 



% 





Pkt. 



<»z. 



Oz. 



7.?2 * Anise .10 



20 



30 



736 *Basil 







Sweet .10 



20 



35 



740 * Borage 10 



20 



30 



746 ♦Corian- 







der 10 



15 



25 



754 J-Hore- 







hound . 10 



20 



35 



756 tLmen- 







der 10 



25 



40 



764 tRose- 







mary . .10 



25 



45 



7S0 •f'Winter 







Savory 10 



25 



45 



7S2 tWorm- 







wood . . 10 



20 



30 



(Herbs marked 



* 



are annual; marked t 1 



are perennial.) 







All postpaid 





t 7''^ Fennel, Sweet 



The leaves are ornamen- 

 tal. When boiled, are used 

 in flsh sauces, also make a 

 splendid tea for colic. 

 Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 



15 cts.; ounce 2.5 cts., 

 postpaid 



■j- 745 Chives 



Also called Schnittlauch. 

 Chives resembles small on- 

 ions. The tops are used for 

 flavoring. More delicate 

 than onions. Perfectly 

 hardy. 



Packet 10 cts.; % ounce 



30 cts.; ounce 50 cts., 



postpaid 



* 750 Dill 



Fruit is warming, stimu- 

 lating and quiets nervous- 

 ness. The tea is good for 

 colic and prevents hiccough. 

 The plants are used largely 

 for pickling cucumbers. 

 Packet 5 cts.; ounce 15 

 cts.; % pound 35 cts.; 

 Yz pound 60 cts.; 

 pound $1.00, postpaid 



t 77* Thyme 

 The leaves and shoots are 

 used for seasoning; a tea is 

 also made of the leaves, a 

 remedy for headaches. 

 Packet 10 cts.; % oa., 35 



cts.; ounce 45 cts.; 



% lb. $1.25; 1/2 lb. $2.40; 



lb. $4.50, postpaid 



* 772 Summer Savory 



The leaves and flowers 



are used for flavoring 



soups, dressings, etc. 



Packet 10 cts.; Vi ounce 



15 cts.; ounce 25 cts., 



po.stpaid 



^ 303 Maule's Emerald Isle Kale 



55 days. Quite Hardy, Half Dwarf, Finely Curled Sort 



A distinct and hardy variety of medium height. The leaves 

 are very large, deeply curled and fringed and of that desir- 

 able rich, deep green color. The plants are hardy above 

 zero; frost improves the quality. 



Maule's Emerald Isle is one of the handsomest and hardiest 

 Kales ever developed, yielding a tremendous crop of fine, 

 large, curly leaves for greens. Ready to use in 55 days. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; \^ pound 45 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; 

 pound .'$1.25; 5 pounds $5.25. postpaid" 



Leek 



\^^^"i"W- 



CULTURE — Sow in frames or 

 border in early spring, in drills 

 12 to 18 inches apart and 1 inch 

 deep. When plants are 6 to 8 

 inches high transplant to per- 

 manent quarters in rows a foot 

 apart and plants 4 to 6 inches 

 apart in rows. Set the young 

 plants deeply in the soil, so that 

 the neck, being covered, will easily blanch. 

 A. packet will sow about 25 feet of drill, 

 an ounce to 150 feet, 4 to 5 pounds to the 

 acre. Ready to use in about 80 days. 



i^ 313 Giant Italian Leek 



80 days. The Favorite Home or 

 Market Sort 

 The largest variety, stems very thick 

 With broad leaves. When well grown often 

 produces stalks three inches in diameter; 

 v/hite and tender, mild in flavor. It is an 

 exceptionally hardy garden or market 

 sort; matures in 80 days. 



Packet 10 cts.; ounce 25 cts.; 



% pound 70 cts.; % pound $1.25; 



pound $2.25; 5 pounds $10.00, postpaid 



Giaint Italian 



Kale or Borecole 



Culture — For late Fall or early Winter use, sow early in 

 June and transplant about the middle of July in rows 18 to 24 

 inches, setting the plants 8 to 10 inches apart in the rows. 

 For Spring use, sow in August or September. A packet will 

 produce about 300 plants, an ounce about 3000 plants; V4, pound 

 enough for an acre. Protect during winter with a covering of 

 hay or coarse litter. All Kales are improved when touched by 

 frost. Ready to use in 50 to 60 days. 



4? 306 Dwarf Green Curled Scotch 



50 days. Very Hardy; Sometimes Called Norfolk 



The plant is low and compact. Remarkably tender and delicate in 

 flavor. Leaves rich green and very curly. Hardy. Matures in 50 days. 

 Pactpt 10 cts.; ounce 15 cts.; % pound 35 cts.; % pound 60 cts.; 

 pound $1.00; 5 pounds $3.75, postpaid 



304 Hardy Dwarf Siberian 



60 days. In Some Sections Called Sprouts; Extremely Hardy 



One of the best known and most largely used varieties. A large plain 

 leaved variety of a low or spreading habit, with grayish green leaves 

 which are only slightly curled at the edge. Matures in 60 days. 

 Packet 5 cts.; ounce 10 cts.; ^4, pound 30 cts.; % pound 50 cts.; 

 pound 85 cts.; 5 pounds $3.75, postpaid 



307 Tall Green Curled Scotch 



60 days. Quite Hardy, Plume-Like Foliage 



Grows about two feet high, with an abundance of dark green leaves, 

 which are very curly and wrinkled. Quite hardy. Matures in 60 days. 

 Packet 10 cts.; ounce 1.5 cts.; % pound 3.5 cts.; % pound 60 cts.; 

 pound $1.00; 5 pounds $3.75, postpaid 



MATURITY DATES 



At the heading of all VEGETABLE SEED descriptions we are 

 giving the maturity dates, starting from day of sowing the seed, 

 thus (50 days). This v/ill tell you when you may expect vegetables 

 ready for the table; of course the weather conditions must be 

 favorable for producing the crops. 



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



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