J.T.LOVETT, LITTLE JILVEIVN.J. 



Kitchen Perennials. 



By mail at each and dozen rates, if preferred. 

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

 succeed in any good soil without petting, xi.ll have ornamental foliage and are not out of place in border of 

 Flowering 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 with bears large clusters of 

 yellow-green hops in 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 for the markets and largely 

 used for culinary 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 commerce. 

 The green leaves and stems, when chewed and swallowed, 

 have the same effect as the essential oil, and to most 

 persons the flavor is very pleasant. 



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



LAVENDER. 



Lavendula vera. 



SWEET LAVENDER. — An attractive and interesting 

 plant, growing 12 to 18 inches high; produces numerous 

 flower heads, that have an agreeable odor — especially 

 when cut and dried. The foliage 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 laven- 

 der is extracted. Clumps, each, 15c; doz., $1.50. From 

 pots, each, 10c; doz., $1.00. 



TARRAGON OR ESTRAGON. 



Artemisia Dracunculus. 



SAGE. 



Salvia officinalis. 



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

 more in height and 3 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 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., 75c; 100, $3.50. 



The true Tarragon, the leaves and young shoots of 

 which are much prized by many as an ingredient 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 common 

 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, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00. 



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 35. 



TANSY— See page 37. 



Asparagus, Chives, Horse Radish, Rhubarb — For 

 descriptions and prices, see Catalog of Fruits, 



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