J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



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Kitchen Perennials 



By mail at each and dozen rates, if preferred. 

 Xo 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. All have ornamental foliage and are not out of place in a border of Flow- 

 ering Perennials. 



HOP. LAVENDER. 



Hu MULLS LUPULL'S. 



GOLDEN CLrSTEB.— Of rapid growth, attaining a height 

 of 20 feet if given support, with abundant ornamental, 

 deeply lobed foliage. Golden Cluster is an exceedingly 

 choice variety which bears large clusters of yellow-green 

 hops, in such profusion as to com.pletely envelope the 

 plant in late summer and autumn. Each. 10c; doz., $1.00. 



MINT. 



Mextha. 



SPEAEMIM. Me.adow Mint. (M. zir{dis.)—rhe plant 

 which produces the mint of the markets and largely used 

 for culinary purposes. It is also used in concocting the 

 refreshing Mint Julep, so popular in some sections, par- 

 ticularly at the South. 



PEPPERMIM (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 per- 

 sons the flavor is very pleasant. 



Each, 6c; doz., 50c; 100, S3. 00. 



SAGE. 



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., $1.00; 100, $5.00. 



Cook Co., III., Sept. 3. 1910. 

 I desire to say that the plants purchased from you last 

 spring turned out very satisfactory indeed, which is the 

 reason I am writing you for additional supplies. 



TOHN W. DiETZER. 



SWEET LAYEXDEB. — 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 

 this plant that the essential oil of lavender is extracted. 

 Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. 



ROSEMABT.— See page 29 

 TANSY.— See page 32 



TARRAGON OR ESTRAGON. 



Artemisia Dracuxculus. 



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 sev- 

 eral 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 e.xceedingly pretty, small dark 

 green leaves formed in a dense mat. Much prized tor 

 seasoning. Each. 10c; doz.. Si. 00. 



ASPARACrS, CHIYES, HOBSE BADISH. BHUBABB.— For 

 descriptions and prices, see page 80. 



Somerset Co., Pa.. Jan. 28, 1910. 

 Would you be so kind as to send us your spring cata- 

 log, as we like your plants so much. Wm. J. Collixs. 



