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HERBS 



Sage 



(Sweet, Pot and Medicinal) 



Culture— Herbs delight in a rich, 

 mellow soil. Sow seeds early in spring in 

 shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when up a 

 few inches thin out to proper distances, 

 or transplant. They should be cut on a 

 dry day just before they come into full 

 blossom, tied in bunches and hung up or 

 spread thinly on a floor where they can 

 dry quickly. Those marked with an * 

 are perennial. Plants of various 

 perennial herbs will be found 

 offered on page 212. 



Anise. For garnishing, flavoring and for cordials. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 25 cts. 

 *Balni. Lemon-scented. Used for tea or balm wine. Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., 40 cts. 

 Basil, Sweet. Used in soups. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 

 Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. 

 Borage. Excellent for bees. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. 

 Caraway. Used in bread, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 

 *Catnip. For medicinal purposes, and relished by cats, who roll 



in it with great delight. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 

 Coriander. Seeds are aromatic. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 

 Cumin. For pigeons. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 

 Dill. For Dill pickles. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts. 

 *Fennel, Sweet. Used in sauce. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 

 *Horehound. Used for coughs. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 

 *Lavender. For perfuming linen. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 

 *Pennyroyal. Used medicinally. Pkt., 50 cts.; oz., $7.00. 

 *Peppermint. For flavoring. Pkt., 25 cts. Plants, page 212. 

 ♦Rosemary. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 75 cts. Plants, page 212. 

 *Rue. For roup in fowls. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 

 Safiron. Used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 

 *Sage. Leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt., 10 cto.; oz., 50cts.; 



i lb., S1.50. Plants, page 212. 

 Savory, Summer. Used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 

 *Savory, Winter. For flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 

 *Sweet Marjoram. Leaves used green in summer and dried 



in winter for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., $1.00. 

 *Tansy. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. Plants, page 212. 

 ♦Thyme, Broad-leaved English. For seasoning and poultry 



stuffing. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; J lb., $2.25. Plants, page 212. 

 Th3mae, French Summer. Used for seasoning. Pkt., 15 cts.; 



oz., 75 cts.; 1 lb., $2.25. 

 ♦Wormwood. Beneficial to poultry. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



OKRA, or GUMBO 



Gomhaud, Fr. Combo, Sp. 



Ochcr, GeR. 



Culture -This vegetable is 

 extensively grown for its green 

 pods, which are used in soups, 

 stews, etc., to which they im- 

 part a rich flavor, and substance. 

 Sow the seed thinly in rich ground 

 about the middle of May, or when 

 the ground has become warm, in 

 drills 3 feet apart covering them 

 1 inch deep, ^yhen 4 to 6 

 inches tall, thin out plants to 

 stand 12 to 18 inches apart in 

 the row. Cultivate like corn. 

 One ounce will sow 100 

 feet of drill. 



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White Vel\ ct Okra 



Dreer's Little Gem. Makes a stocky growth and is very pro- 

 ductive. The pods are long, slender and of a light green color. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



White Velvet or Creole. Pods free from ridges and very 

 tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Perkins' Long-pod Okra. The pods grow 4 or 5 inches long, 

 very tender while young, and of a beautiful deep green color. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Improved Long Green. Ai old-time favorite which is very 

 productive and bears long pods, of good quality. Pkts., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; 'i lb., 30 cts.: lb., $1.00. 



PARSNIP 



Panais, Fr. Chirivia, Sp. Pastinake., Ger. 



Culture — Sow as early in the spring as weather and soil con- 

 ditions permit in drills 2 feet apart and cover \ inch deep in light 

 soil, less in heavy clay. Thin out to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the 

 rows. The quality of the roots is improved by leaving them in the 

 ground over winter for spring use. Secure enough in pits or cellars 

 in the fall for immediate needs. One ounce will SOW 200 feet 

 of drill, 5 to 6 lbs. for an acre. 



Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown. (See cut.) This is the best 

 and mo.^t productive variety and is largely grown both in the 

 home garden and for market. The roots, which are creamy 

 white, grow 10 to 12 inches long, and are smooth, tender, sweet 

 and are of excellent flavor. This strain is the result of careful 

 selection of roots growing to an ideal shape and having the dis- 

 tinct hollow crown. Highly valued by market gardeners. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 30cts.; Jib., 85 cts.; lb., $2.50. 

 Student, or Guernsey. A good half-long variety. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 30cts.; J lb., 85 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



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