FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Herbs. 



Herb* in general, delight in a rich, mellow soil. Those marked with an * are perennial, and when once obtained in the garden 

 may be preserved for years with a little attention. Sow the seeds early in the spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when up a 

 few inches thin out to proper distances, or transplant. No garden is complete without a few sweet, aromatic or medicinal herbs 

 for rhvorin" soups meals, etc., and care should be taken to harvest them properly. 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. 

 Anise. For garnishing and flavoring, Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. 

 *Balm. Used for tea or balm wine. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 

 Basil, Sweet. Used for soups, stews and sauces; 1 foot. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 

 Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 

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

 *Cara\vay. For confectionery and medicine, also flavoring. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. 

 Castor Oil Bean. For ornament and medicine ; 6 feet. 



1'kt. 5 cts , oz. 15 cts. 

 Coriander. Grown for its seed, also for garnishing; 2 



feet. Pkt. Sets., oz. 10 cts. 

 Cumin.- Good for pigeons, etc. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 

 Bill. Leaves used in soups, sauces and pickles ; also seed 



for flavoring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., £ lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 *HorellOlind. Used medicinally. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 

 *Lavender. An aromatic herb. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J 



lb. 60 cts. 

 ^Fennel, Sweet. Leaves when boiled are used in fish 



sauces. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 25 cts. 

 Marjoram, Sweet, American. Home grown seed is 



the best for winter use, as it makes more bulk. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 30 cts., \ lb. $1.00. 

 Marjoram, Sweet, Imported. Imported seed is best 



to cut when green for summer use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., \ 



lb. 60 cts. 

 *Roseniary. An aromatic and ornamental herb. Pkt. 10 



cts., oz. 30 cts. 

 *Kue. For medicinal purposes ; good for fowls for the 



croup. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Sage. 



*Sage. The tender leaves and tops are used in sausage, 



stuffing and sauces. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., A lb. 60 cts. 

 Savory, Summer. For seasoning purposes. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 15 cts., \ lb. 40 cts. 

 *Savory, Winter. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 

 *TailSy. For medicinal use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 

 *Tliyme, French Slimmer. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 



5 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. $1.00. 

 *Thyme, Broad-Leaved English. For seasoning. 



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

 *Wt>rmwood. Used medicinally, beneficial for poultry, 



and should be planted in poultry yards. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Vegetable Plants and Roots. 



We "row large quantities of vegetable plants and roots, and can supply all the varieties listed below in their 

 For late Cabbage and Celery plants, see our Mid-summer List, issued July 1st. 



proper season. 



Asparagus Roots. 



Conover's Colossal. 



Dreer's Eclipse 



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Palmetto. 



1 year, 100, 90 cts. ; 1000, S5 00. 



2 years, 100, $1.00 ; 1000, $6.00. 



1 year, 100, $1.00; 1000, $6.00. 



2 years, 100, $1.25 ; 1000, $7.00. 



1 year, 100. $100; 1000, $6.00. 



2 years, 100, $1 25 ; 1000, $7.00. 

 Donald's Elniira. 1 year, 100. $1.25; 1000, $7.00. 



" " 2 years. 100. $150 ; 1000, $9.00. 



Columbian Mammoth White. 1 year, $1.50 



100; $10.00 per 1.000. 

 Cabbage Plants. Ready after April 1st. Early Jersey 

 Wakefield, Dreer's Early Drumhead, Succession. 50 cts. per 

 100, $4 00 per 1,000. 

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Cauliflower Plants (Selected Early Erfurt). 30 cts. per 

 doz., $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000. 



Celery Plants. Ready July 1st. Golden Self-Blanching, 

 Golden Dwarf, White Plume, Giant Pascal, etc. See Mid- 

 summer Price List. 



Chives. For flavoring. 10 cts. per clump, $1.00 per doz. 



Egg Plants. Ready in May and June. New York Im- 

 proved Large Purple. 



Grown in pots, 75 cts. per doz., $5.00 per 100. 

 Out of hot-beds, 40 cts. per doz., $3.00 per 100. 



Hop Vine Roots. 50 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100. By 

 mail, 60 cts. per doz. 



Horse Radish Sets. 15 cts. per doz., 60 cts. per 100, 

 $5.00 per 1,000. By mail, 20 cts. per doz. 



Lettuce Plants. Ready in April and May. Dutch Butter, 

 Silver Ball and Hanson. 15 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100. 



Pepper Plants. Ready in May and June. Large Sweet 

 Bell. 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. 



Rhubarb Roots. Linnaeus and Victoria. Strong roots 

 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. Small roots 15 cts. each, $1.50 

 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 



St. Martin's Rhubarb. New. 30 cts. each, $3 00 per doz. 



Sage (Holt's Mammoth). A large-leaved variety. It spreads 

 rapidly, and never runs to seed. 15 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 



Tarragon. For flavoring; the young leaves are used for 

 pickles, vinegar, etc. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Sweet Potato Plants. Ready in May and June. We 

 grow large quantities of the Red and Yellow Nansemond, 

 and are in a position to make contracts for large lots. 

 30 cts. per 100, $1.50 per 1000. 



Tomato Plants (Transplanted). Ready in May and 

 June. We make a specialty of Tomato plants, and can al- 

 ways supply through the season well-grown plants of the 

 leading varieties. 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, §10 00 

 per 1,000. 



Special Prices to Buyers of Large Quantities. 



