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Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Herbs 



Every garden should contain a few herbs, as they are useful in many ways, and 

 arouse delightful memories. They grow well in most soils, but it pays to prepare the 

 beds carefully and keep the plants well cultivated during their growth. They may 

 also be grown as edgings to walks, and their fragrance will be distributed by the 

 brushing of clothing against the plants while passing. 



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 blos- 

 som, tied in bunches and hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they can dry . s gm 

 quickly. Those marked with an * are perennial. 



Anise. For garnishing and flavoring; also in making cordials. 

 Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. 



'Balm. Lemon-scented and is used in making Balm tea and 

 wine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



Basil, Sweet. The stems and seeds are used in soups and 

 sauces. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 



Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 



Borage. Excellent for bees. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts 



Caraway. Used in bread, etc. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 15 cts. 



Castor Oil Bean. Used for medicine and ornamental bed- 

 ding plants. Pkt., 5 Cts.; oz., 20 cts. 



:! Catnip. For medicinal purposes, and relished by cats, who 

 roll in it with great delight. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts. 



Coriander. Seeds are aromatic. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 



Cumin. For pigeons. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 



Dill. Used for making Dill pickels and the seeds are used for 

 seasoning. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



*Fennel, Sweet. Used for salads and soups; also for fish 

 sauces. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. , 15 cts. 



*Horehound. Has a bitter flavor and is used in cough medi- 

 cines. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 



Sweet Makjokam 



-Lavender. For perfuming linen. It is not hardy, and 

 should be covered during winter. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 



*Pennyroyal. Used medicinally. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., $1.00. 



*Peppermint. For flavoring. Pkt., about 200 seeds, 25 cts. 



*Rosemary. Used for seasoning. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. , 35 cts. 



*Rue. For roup in fowls. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



Saffron. Used for flavoring. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 



*Sage. Leaves are used for seasoning meats and stuffing 

 fowls. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J- lb., 75 cts. 



*Savory, Summer. Leaves and shoots are used for flavor- 

 ing. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 35 cts. 



*Savory, Winter. For flavoring. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 35 cts. 



*Sweet Marjoram. Leaves used green in summer and dried 

 in winter for flavoring. Pkt.,5cts.; oz., 30 cts. ;£ lb., 80 cts. 



*Tansy. For medicinal purposes. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 35 cts. 



Tarragon. Plants only. See offer below. 



*Thyme, Broad = leaved English. For seasoning and poultry 

 stuffing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts., J lb., $1.75. 



Thyme, French Summer. Used for seasoning, and attrac- 

 tive to bees. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; J lb., $1.75. 



*Wormwood. Used medicinally. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 40 cts. 



Vegetable Plants and Roots 



We grow large quantities of Vegetable Plants and Roots, and can supply all the varieties listed below in their proper season, 

 For late Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts and Celery Plants, see our Midsummer List, issued in June. Free on application 



Artichoke Plants, Dreer's Selected Large Green 



L.50 per doz.; $10.00 



Ready for shipment after April 15th 



per 100. 

 Asparagus Roots. We offer strong two-year-old roots of the 



following varieties (for description see page 11): 



Dreer's Eclipse, Columbian Mammoth White, 



Argenteuil, Palmetto and Conover's Colossal. 



Any of the above Asparagus, 25 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100! 

 $7.50 per 1000. 



Dreer's Cultural Notes on Asparagus free on application. 

 Cabbage Plants. Hot-bed-plants for delivery April 15th to 



June 1st. Early Jersey Wakefield and Early Summer, 50 cts. 



per 100; $4.00 per 1000. 

 Cauliflower Plants. Dreer's Snowball. From hotbed; ready 



April and May. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 

 Chamomile. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Chives. For flavoring. 15 cts. per clump; $1.50 per doz. 

 Egg Plants. Ready in May and June. Black Beauty, the best variety. 



plants. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 

 Hop Vine Roots. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 

 Horse Radish Sets, New Bohemian. A new variety, which pro- 

 duces roots of enormous size and succeeds in every soil. 20 cts. per doz.; 



75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. 

 Lavender. Plants 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 

 Lettuce. Ready in April and May. Dreer's All-Heart and Hanson. 



50 cts. per 100. 

 Pennyroyal. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Peppermint. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per lf>0. > 

 Spearmint. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 10t>. 

 Peppers. Large Bell or Bullnose and Long Red Cayenne. Pot-grown 



plants ready in May or June. 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 

 Rhubarb Roots, Victoria. Strong roots, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; 



$6.00 per 100. 



Rosemary. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



Sage, Holt's Mammoth. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Savory, Winter. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Sweet Potato Plants. Ready in May and June. Red and 

 Yellow Nansernond. 60 cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. 



Tansy. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Tarragon (Estragon). 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Thyme, Broad leaved English. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Tomato Plants. We make r- specialty of pot-grown Tomato 

 Plants, and can supply through the planting season (May 

 and June) the following varieties: Early Detroit, Dreer's Se- 

 lected Stone and Ponderosa. 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 



Pot-grown 



Asparagus Root 



NOTE.— AU Bulbs. Root, and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 Der cent 

 to value of order for postage to po.nU east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River P 



