FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Herbs. 



Herbs, 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 flavoring soups, meats, 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. For soups, stews and sauces. 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. 

 *Caraway. For confectionery and medicine, also flavoring. Pkt. 5 cts ; 

 oz. 15 cts. 

 j$" Castor Oil Bean. For ornament and medicine; 6 feet. Pkt. 5 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts. 

 Coriander. Grown for its seed, also for garnishing ; 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts. 



oz. 10 cts. 

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

 Dill. Leaves used in soups, sauces and pickles ; also seed for flavoring. 



Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; £ lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 

 *Horehound. Used medicinally. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 

 ^Lavender. An aromatic herb. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts ; £ lb. 60 cts. 

 *Fennel, Sweet. Leaves when boiled are used in fish sauces. Pkt. 



5 cts.; oz. 10 cts ; x lb. 25 cts. 

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

 eauces. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; | lb. 70 cts. 



*Savory, Winter. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 50 cts. 



Sweet' Marjoram. 



Sweet Marjoram (American.) Home grown seed is the 



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



oz. 30 cts.; | lb. $1.00. 

 (Imported.) Imported seed is best to cut when green 



for summer use. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts ; \ lb 60 cts. 

 ♦Rosemary. An aromatic herb. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 

 *Rue. Medicinal ; good for fowls for the roup. Pkt. 5 



cts.; oz. 15 cts. 

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



oz. 15 cts.; \ lb. 40 cts 



* Tansy. For medicinal use. Pkt 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 

 *Thyme, French Summer. Used for seasoning. Pkt- 



5 cts.; oz. 30 cts ; \ lb. $100. 

 *Thyme, Broad-Leaved English. For seasoning. Pkt. 



10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; £ lb. $1.25. 

 *Wormwood. Used medicinally, beneficial for poultry, 



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



30 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 and Celery plants, see our Mid-summer List, issued July 1st. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 



Strong Two=year Old Roots, $1.00 per 100, $6.00 per 1000, except where noted. 

 1,000, $5.00. 



Conover's Colossal. 100, 75 cts 

 DREER'S Eclipse. Palmetto. 

 Donald's Elmira. Columbian Mammoth White. 



Asparagus Root. 



St. Martin's Rhubarb. New 



Sage ( Holt' 3 Mammoth.) A large-leaved variety. It spreads 



rapidly, and never runs to seed. 15 cts. each, $1.00 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, $2.00 per 1,000. 



Cabbage Plants. For April and May delivery. 40 cts. 



per 100 ; $3 00 per 1,000. 

 Cauliflower Plants (Snowstorm.) Pot grown, ready in 

 March and April. 60 per doz.; §3.50 per 100. 

 Cauliflower Plants. From Hot-bed ; ready April and Mav. 



$150 per 100. 

 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 Improved 

 Large Purple. 



Grown in pots 60 cts. per doz.; $4 00 per 100. 

 Out of hot-beds, 30 cts. per doz.; $200 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.; 50 cts. per 100; $4.00 per 



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

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



Ball and Hanson. 40 cts. per 100. 

 Pepper Plants. Ready in May and June. Large Sweet Bell. 



20 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 

 Rhubarb Roots. Linna?us and Victoria. Strong roots, 20 cts. 

 each, $2 00 per doz. Small roots, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz ; 

 §10 00 per 100. 

 30 cts each, $3 00 per doz. | Tarragon (Estragon.) For flavoring ; the young leaves are 



used for pickles, vinegar, etc. 20 cts. each, $2 00 per doz. 

 Tomato Plants (Transplanted.) Ready in May and June 

 We make a specialty of Tomato plants, and can always 

 supply through the season well-grown plants of the lead- 

 ins varieties. 20 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100 ; $10.00 per 

 1,000. 



Special Prices to Buyers of Large Quantities. 



