KITCHEN PERENNIALS 



Bv mail at each and dozen rates if pi-ef^i ^ ed. 

 No ;jrardeu is fomplete without a few plants each of the following Herbs, all of which are entirely 

 hardy and sut-f-eed in any good soil without petting. All have ornamental foliage and are not out of place 

 in bordfr of Flowering Perennials. 



JJQP IIUMITLUS LUI'LLUS. 



Golden Cluster.— Of rapid irrowth. attaining a 

 height of twenty feet if given support, with abund- 

 ant ornamental, deeply lobed foliage. Golden Clus- 

 ter is an exceedingly ^-hoice variety which bears 

 large clusters of yellow green hops in such profu- 

 sion as to completely envelop the plant in late sum 

 mer and autumn. Kar-h 10c: doz. ?1.00. 



MINT. MENTHA. 



Spearmint. Meadow Mint. (M. viridis.)— The 



plant which produces the mint of the markets and 

 largely used for culinary purposes. It is also used in 

 r-oncocting 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 effect as the essen- 

 tial oil. and to most persons the flavor is very pleas- 

 ant. 



Each V'c: doz. Toe: lfX>. $4.00. 



ROSEMARY. Rosemaeinus officixai>is. 

 Pretty plant of neat habit and an old time favor- 

 ite. Should be prr.tected in winter. Far-h I.jc: doz. 

 $1.50. 



SAGE Salvia officixalis. 



Holt's Mammoth.— Forms a dense mass a foot or 

 more in height and three feet in diameter, of large, 

 beautiful 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 

 ordinary garden sage; its leaves being four to five 

 inches long, clean and perfect. They are held well 

 up from the soil, are rich in flavor and of great sub- 

 stance. Perfectly hardy: does not produce seeds. 

 Ear-h 10c: doz. Toe; 10^». ."?.3..jO. 



LAVENDER, t-avendtla vera. 



Sweet Lavender,— All attractive and interesting 

 plant, growing twelve to eighteen inches high; pro- 

 duces numerous flower heads, that have an agree- 

 able odor — especially when cut and dried. The foli- 

 age is narrow, of silvery-gray color, and the flowers 

 are deep blue. It is from the product of this plant 

 that the essential oil of lavender is extracted. Each 

 12c: doz. n.2'j. 



TANSY Taxacetum vxn:GAEis. 

 Worthy of a place in the garden for its beauty, 

 its medicinal properties and for its associations. 

 Fa<:-h 1.5c: doz. T.jc. 



TARRAGON ESTRAGON. 



A UTEMISIA DEACrXCrLT'S. 



The true Tarragon, the leaves and young shoots 

 of which are much prized by many as an ingred- 

 ient 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 ves 

 sel. pouring common vinegar upon them, and per- 

 mitting it to remain for several days. The leaves may 

 l»e used in a fresh state, or cut in the autumn and 

 dried, to be used as other herbs. Strong plants, 

 each. lOe; doz. .<l.<x'r: lOO. .?.5.00. 



THYME. Thtmus vulgaeis. 



Of dwarf habit with exceedingly pretty, small 

 dark green leaves formed in a dense mat. Much 

 prized for seasoning. Each 1.5c; doz. $1.-50. 



Asparagus, Horse Hadish, Rhubarb.— For descrip- 

 tions and iirices of these, see Catalog of Fruits. 



