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 dry quickly. Those marked with a * are perennial. 

 5010 Anise. Grown for its seed used for garnish- 

 ing, cordials, and pastry. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35a 

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

 soning and in liqueurs. Pkt. 15c; -| oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 

 5014 Basil, Sweet. The sweet-scented foliage is 



used for seasoning. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c. 

 5018 Borage (Gurkenkraut). Used for seasoning 

 and cordials. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c. 



5020 Caraway ( Kuemmel). 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; J oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



5021 *Chamoinile. Of considerable medicinal 

 value. Pkt. 15c; § oz, 35c; oz. 60c. 



5023 *Chives. Valued for their mild onion-like 

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



5024 Coriander. Aromatic seeds used in making 

 confectionery and cordials. Pkt. 10c; oz. 2Sc 



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

 ing soups, pastry, etc. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c. 



5028 Dill. Indispensable for diU pickles and for 

 dill sauce. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; i lb. 40c 



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

 or raw as a side dish. Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c. 



5032 *Horehound. For seasoning and also for 

 cough medicine. Pkt. 15c; I oz. 25c; oz. 40a 



5034 *Lavender. The dried flowers have a pleasing 

 perfume. Used to scent linens in the home. Pkt. 15c; 

 h oz. 30c; oz. 50c; i lb. $1.50. 



5036 Marjoram, Sweet. Leaves used green in 

 summer and dried in winter. A favorite herb for 

 seasoning. Pkt. 15c; | oz. 25c; oz. 40a 



5038 *Pennyroyal. Used medicinally and for sea- 

 soning food. Pkt. 20c; J oz. 45c; oz. 80a 



5042 *Rosemary. The leaves and young tips are 

 used for seasoning. Pkt. 15c; J oz. 40c; oz. 70a 



5044 *Rue. For seasoning and also used to cure 

 roup in fowl. Pkt. 15c; J oz. 25c; oz. 4Sa 



5046 Saffron. {Carthamus tinctorius). For flavor- 

 ing and coloring. Pkt. 15c; 2 oz. 25c; oz. 45a 



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

 for seasoning. Pkt. 15c; J oz. 25c; oz. 40a 



5050 Savory, Summer (Bohnenkraut). The 

 leaves and young shoots are used for flavoring soups, 

 stews, string beans, eta Pkt. 15c; oz. 35a 



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

 ing various dishes. Pkt. 15c; g oz. 30c; oz. 50a 



5053 *Spearmint. Extensively used for making 

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

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



5054 *Tansy. The young leaves are used for 

 seasoning. Pkt. 15c; I oz. 40c; oz. 70c. 



5056 *Thyme, Broad-Leaved English. Very 

 popular for seasoning meat dishes, gravy, fillings, 

 etc. Pkt. 15c; | oz. 35c; oz. 60a 



5058 *Thyme, French Summer. Used for sea- 

 soning. Pkt. 15c; 2 oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 



5060 *Wormwood. For flavoring, medicines, and 

 liqueurs. Pkt. 15c; i oz. 25c; oz. 45a 



Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



5061 Mixed Herbs. Contains all the popular 

 varieties for kitchen use in a well-balanced assort- 

 ment. Pkt. 10c; 2 oz. 30c; oz. 50a 



Kale or Borecole 



The Hardiest Winter Greens 



Chou Vert, Fr. 

 Cavolo Verde, Ital. 

 Breton, Sp. 

 Blaetterkohl, Ger. 



Culture — Sow from 

 May to June in drills about 

 1| 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 

 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale plants. 



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

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

 productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



420 Dwarf Green Curled. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; I lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 



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

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

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



424 Tall Green Curled Scotch. Very hardy plants. 3 feet tall, deep- 

 cut curied leaves. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; J lb. 50c; 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; j lb. $2.00. 



Kohl-Rabi 



Col de Nabo, Sp. 

 Kohl-Rabi, Ger. 



Chou Rave, Fr. 

 Cavolo rapa, Ital. 



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 2| inches in diameter. The thick outer-skin should 

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



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 well as 

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

 sweet Cauliflower. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; \ lb. 75c. 



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; \ lb. 75a 



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

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

 variety on all soils. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J lb. 75c. 



// interested in Herbs, ask for this leaflet. 



New Dreer Leaflet on Herb Culture 



If you are interested in Herbs and their culture you will want a copy 

 of the new Dreer leaflet on Herbs. Gives all the essential facts and 

 will help you with the growing of these interesting and useful plants. 



Every garden should contain all of the most popular herbs 



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