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LETT UCE—Centinued 
COS LETTUCE, or 
ROMAINE SALAD 
These are distinct from the ordinary Lettuce, and much liked 
on account of their crisp, tender quality and delicate flavor. 
Trianon Self=folding Cos. (See cut.) This is the Lettuce 
that is served at the best hotels and restaurants under the 
name of ‘‘ Romaine Salad.’’ It differs from ordinary Lettuce 
by the shape of the leaves, which are elongated, spoon-shaped 
and very crisp. It is grown in the same manner as Cabbage 
Lettuce, but does not make a solid head. The seed should 
be sown early in the spring in good soil, and when plants 
have three leaves thin out to stand about four inches apart in 
the row, and when plants are of a sufficient size the leaves 
should be drawn together and tied, in order to blanch the 
inner ones. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; } lb., $1.00. 
Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, upright plants with narrow 
leaves, which are crisp and refreshing, withstanding the sum- 
mer heat. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 Ib., 85 cts. 
Paris White Cos. Plants erect, leaves pale green and of 
good quality, which it retains for a long time. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 30 cts.; 4 lb.. 86 cts. 
HERB SEEDS 
CULTURE.—Sow early in spring in shallow drills, 1 foot 
apart; when up a few inches thin out 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 
to dry. Those marked with a * are perennial. 
Anise. For garnishing and flavoring; also in making cordials. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts. 
*Balm. Lemon-scented and is used in making Balm tea and 
wine. Pk., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
Basil, Sweet. The stems and seeds are used in soups and 
sauces. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts. 
Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 35 cts. 
Borage. Excellent for bees. 
Caraway. Used in bread, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 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., 60 cts. 
Chamomile. Plants only, see page 118. 
Coriander. Seeds are aromatic. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
Cumin. For pigeons. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
Dill. Used for making Dill pickles and the seeds are used for 
seasoning. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; }1b., 75 cts. 
*Fennel, Sweet. For salads, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
*Horehound. Has a bitter flavor and is used in cough medi- 
cines. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 50 cts. 
*Lavender. For perfuming linen. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
For Plants, see page 118. 
*Pennyroyal. 
page 119. 
Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., $1.25. For Plants, see 
*Peppermint. Pkt., 25 cts. For Plants, see page 119. 
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*Rosemary. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. Plants, see page 119. 
*Rue. For roup in fowls. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
Saffron. Used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
*Sage. Leaves used for seasoning meats, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 75 cts.; + 1b., $2.00. For Plants, see page 119. 
*Savory, Summer. Leaves and shoots are used for flavor- 
ing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
*Savory, Winter. Pkt., 10cts.; 0z., 50 cts. Plants, see p.119. 
Spearmint. Plants only, see page 119. 
*Sweet Marjoram. Leaves used green in summer and dried 
in winter for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; } 1b., $1.25. 
*Tansy. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. Plants, page 119. 
Tarragon. Plants only, see page 119. 
*Thyme, Broad=leaved English. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 80 
cts.; } lb., $2.50. For Plants, see page 119. 
Thyme, French Summer. Used for seasoning, and attrac- 
tive to bees. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 80 cts.; 4 Ib., $2.50. 
*Wormwood. Used medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
MUSHROOM SPAWN 
English Milltrack Spawn. A splendid make of English 
Spawn which gives excellent results, producing large crops of 
Mushrooms. It is made with great care and is full of live 
““myceltum.’’ It is made in bricks, of about 1} lbs., and 
-each brick is sufficient for 8 square feet of bed, Per brick, 
25 cts. (by mail, 35 cts.); by express, 12 bricks, $2.75; 25 
Ibs., $4.00; 50 Ibs., $7.00; 100 lbs., $12.00. 
Pure Culture Spawn. An American make of spawn, which 
produces Mushrooms of excellent quality and large size, this 
being due to the fact that the spawn is obtained by a process 
of inoculation; only large and vigorous specimens of Mush- 
rooms being used for the purpose. Direct Bricks, inocu- 
lated direct from pure cultures. Per brick, 35 cts. (by mail, 
45 cts.); by express, 5 bricks, $1.60; 10 bricks, $3.00; 25 
bricks, $7.00; 50 bricks, $13.00; 100 bricks, $24.00. 
Dreer’s Mushroom Circular free on application. Tells 
how to prepare the Mushroom bed and take care of crop. If 
interested in growing Mushrooms, write for a copy. 
