Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



The Herb Garden 



Culture — Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow 

 seeds early in spring in shallow drills 1 foot apart. 

 When up a few inches transplant or thin out to proper 

 distances. Those grown for the foliage should be cut 

 and dried before they have come into full bloom, tied 

 in bunches, and hung up or spread thinly where they 

 can drj' quickly. Those marked with a * are perenniaL 



5010 Anise. Grown for its seed used for garnish- 

 ing, cordials, and pastry. Pkt. 10c; 3 oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5012 *Balm. Lemon-scented leaves used for sea- 

 soning and in liqueurs. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 



5014 Basil, Sweet. The sweet-scented foliage is 

 used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5018 Borage (Gurkenkraut). Used for seasoning 

 and cordials. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5020 Caraway ( A* jicwnn^/). The seeds are used in 

 breads, cakes, and liqueurs. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 



5022 *Catnip. Leaves and young shoots used for 

 medicine and seasoning. An excellent tonic for ani- 

 mals. Pkt. 15c; 5 oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



5023 Chives. Valued for their mild onion-like 

 flavor. Pkt. 15c; | oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



5024 Coriander. Aromatic seeds used in making 

 confectionery and cordials. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 



5026 Cumin. Grown for its seeds. Used for flavor- 

 ing soups, pastry, etc. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 



5028 Dill. Indispensable for dill pickles and for 

 dill sauce. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. SOc. 



5030 *Fennel, Sweet. Used in sauces and liqueurs, 

 or raw as a side dish. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 



5032 *Horehound. For seasoning and also for 

 cough medicine. Pkt. 10c; 3 oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 



5034 *Lavender. The dried flowers have a pleasing 

 perfume. Used to scent linens in the home. Pkt. 10c; 

 i oz. 30c; oz. SOc; i lb. $1.50. 



5038 *Pennyroyal. Used medicinally and for sea- 

 soning food. Pkt. 20c; | oz. 45c; oz. SOc. 



5042 "^Rosemary. The leaves and young tips are 

 used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c; j oz. 40c; oz. 70c. 



5044 *Rue. For seasoning and also used to cure 

 roup in fowl. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 25c; oz. 45c. 



5046 Saffron. (Carthamus tinctorius). For flavor- 

 ing and coloring. Pkt. 10c; 5 oz. 25c; oz. 45c. 



5048 *Sage. One of the most popular of all herbs. 

 For seasoning. Pkt. 10c; 3 oz. 20c; oz. 35c 



5050 Savory, Summer (Bolmenkraui). The 

 leaves and young shoots are used for flavoring soups, 

 stews, string beans, etc. Pkt. 10c; 2 oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5052 *Savory, Winter. Used as above for season- 

 ing various dishes. Pkt. 10c; j oz. 30c; oz. SOc. 



5053 *Spearmint. Extensively used for making 

 the popular mint sauce or in iced drinks. Pkt. 30c; 

 J oz. $1.00; \ oz. $1.75; oz. $3.00. 



5036 Sweet Marjoram. Leaves used green in 

 summer and dried in winter. A favorite herb for 

 seasoning. Pkt. 10c; | oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 



5054 *Tansy. The young leaves are used for 

 seasoning. Pkt. 10c; j oz. 40c; oz. 70c. 



5056 *Thyme, Broad-Leaved English. Very 

 popular for seasoning meat dishes, gravy, fillings, 

 etc. Pkt. 10c; ^ oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



5058 *Thyme, French Summer. Used for sea- 

 soning. Pkt. 10c; 3 oz. 30c; oz. SOc. 



5060 *Wormwood. For flavoring, medicines, and 

 liqueurs. Pkt. lOc; j oz. 25c; oz. 45c. 



5061 Mixed Herbs. Contains all the popular 

 varieties for kitchen use in a well balanced assort- 

 ment. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 30c; oz. SOc. 



Kale or Borecole 



The Hardiest Winter Greens 



Choii Vert, Fr. 

 Cavolo Verde, Ital. 

 Breton, Sp. 

 Blaetterkohl, Ger. 



Culture— Sow from 

 May to June in drills about 

 IJ feet apart and cultivate 

 like cabbage. For early 

 spring use sow in September 

 and protect during the win- 

 ter. The varieties are so 

 hardy that the green leaves 

 may be dug out from under 

 the snow and used for win- 

 ter greens. The flavor is 

 improved by frost. One 

 ounce produces about 2000 

 plants. 



Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Kale ^ 



Vitamin A 

 Iron .00264% 



422 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing. A beautifully curled sort 

 of vigorous, spreading habit. Hardy, of attractive appearance, and very 

 productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. SOc; lb. $1.75. 



420 Dwarf Green Curled. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. SOc; lb. $1.50. 



423 Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch. A hardy strain of strong growth 

 producing finely curled foliage with a distinct and beautiful blue tinge. 

 Pkt. lOc; oz. 26c; i lb. SOc; lb. $1.50. 



425 SEA KALE {Crambe maritima). A perennial grown like Rhubarb. 



Edible parts are the young, strong shoots that come up in early spring. 

 After blanching they are cooked and served like Asparagus, or the leaves 

 may be used as greens. Pkt. 15c; \ oz. 35c; oz. 60c; \ lb. $2.00. 



Chou Rave, Fr. 

 Cavolo rapa, Ital. 



Kohl-Rabi 



Col de Nabo, Sp. 

 Kohl-Rabi, Ger. 



Culture — Sow in rows like any other root crop. Thin seedlings to stand 

 4 inches apart in the row, allowing 18 inches between rows. Ready for use 

 when bulbs average 2 to 2J inches in diameter. The thick outer skin should 

 be removed before boiling. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 300 feet. 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Kohl-Rabi 



Calories per lb. HO 



Vitamin C 



Proteins iJ.0% 



Carbohydrates 5.5% 



Fats .1% 



Calcium .077%, 



Iron. 00061% 



Earliest Erfurt Kohl-Rabi 



427 Earliest Erfurt. A tender variety with smooth, white roots, 

 and very short top. The best variety for outdoor culture as weU as ex- 

 cellent for hotbed or greenhouse growing. The flavor is not unlike that of 

 tender sweet Cauliflower. Pkt. 10c; oz. 2Sc; J lb. 7Sc. 



431 Early White or Green Vienna. A standard sort for table use. 

 Has a very short top and forms the root quickly. A most dependable 

 variety on aU soils. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c: J lb. 7.5c. 



430 Early Purple Vienna. Recommended for sections with warm 

 seasons. The skin is purple, but the tender, tasty flesh is of greenish 

 white color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 75c. 



Every garden should contain all of the most popular herbs 



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