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J. T. LOVETT. UTI LE SILVER, N. J. 



Kitchen Perennials. 



By mail at each and dozen rates, if preferi ed. 

 No garden is complete without a few plants each of the following Herbs, all of which are entirely hardy and suc- 

 ceed in any good soil without petting. All have ornamental foliage and are not out of place in a border of Flow- 

 ering Perennials, 



HOP. 



HUMULUS LUPULUS. 



GOLDEN CLUSTER. — Of rapid growth, attaining a 

 height of 20 feet if given support, with abundant or- 

 namental, deeply lobed foliage. Golden Cluster is an 

 exceedingly choice variety which bears large clusters of 

 yellow-green hops such profusion as to completely 

 envelop the plant in late summer and autumn. Each 

 12c; doz., $1.25. 



MINT. Mentha. 

 SPEARMINT, Meadow Mint, (M. viridis.)— The 



plant which produces the mint of the markets and 

 largely used for culinarv purposes. It is also used in 

 concocting the refreshing Mint Julip, so popular in some 

 sections; particularly at the South. 



PEPPERMINT. (M. piperita.)— From the leaves of 

 this is distilled the well known peppermint of com- 

 merce. The green leaves and stems, when chewed 

 and swallowed, have the same ef¥ect as the essential oil, 

 and to most persons tne flavor is very pleasant. 

 Each, 10c; doz., 75c; 100, $4.00. 



SAGE. 



Salvia officinalis. 



HOLT'S MAMMOTH.— Forms a dense mass a foot 

 or more in, height and 3 feet in diameter, of large, beau- 

 tiful light green leaves and produces spikes of light 

 lilac-blue flowers in late summer and autumn. Holt's 

 Mammoth is a great improvement upon the ordmary 

 garden sage; its leaves being 4 to 5 inches long, clean 

 and perfect. They are held well up from the soil, are 

 rich in flavor and of great substance. Perfectly hardy; 

 does not produce seeds. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, 

 $5.00. 



LAVENDER. 



Lavbndula Vera. 



SWEET LAVENDER.— An attractive and interesting 

 plant, growing 12 to 18 inches high; produces numer- 

 ous flower heads, that have an agreeable odor — espec- 

 ially when cut and dried. The foliage is narrow, of 

 silvery-gray color, and the flowers are deep blue. It is 

 from ihe product of this plant that the essential oil of 

 lavender is extracted. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. 



TARRAGON OR ESTRAGON. 



Artemisia Dracunculus. 



The true Tarragon, the leaves and young shoots of 

 which are much prized by many as an ingerdient in 

 soups, salads, stews, pickles, etc. Tarragon Vinegar, 

 so highly esteemed as a fish sauce, is made by placing 

 the leaves of this plant in a tight vessel, pouring com- 

 mon vinegar upon them, and permitting it to remain 

 for several days. The leaves may be used in a fresh 

 state, or cut in the autumn and dried, to be used as 

 other herbs. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 



THYME. 



Thymus vulgaris. 



Of dwarf habit with exceedingly pretty, small dark 

 green leaves formed in a dense mat. Much prized for 

 seasoning. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00. 



ROSEMARY— See page 32. 



TANSY— See page 35. 



ASPARAGUS, CHIVES, HORSE RADISH, RHU- 

 BARB — For descriptions and pric;s, see page 79. 



