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Herbs 



Sweet, Pot. 

 & Medicinal 



5014 



5016 



5018 



5020 



5024 



5026 



5028 



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 garnishing 

 and cordials. Pkt. 10c; 5 oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5012 *Balm. The leaves are used for seasoning and 

 liqueurs. Pkt. 10c; ? oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 

 Basil, Sweet. The sweet-scented foliage is 

 used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c; § oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 

 Bene. Used medicinally and in cooker>'. Re- 

 quires hot weather. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 

 Borage (Gurkenkraut). Used for seasoning 

 and cordials. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 

 Caraway (Kuemmet). The seeds are used in 

 breads, cakes, etc. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 



5022 *Catnip. Leaves and young shoots used for 

 medicine and seasoning. Pkt. 15c; 5 oz. 35c; 

 oz. 60c. 



Coriander. Aromatic seeds for confectionery 

 and cordials. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 

 Cumin. Grown for its seeds. Used for flavor- 

 ing soups, pastry, etc. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 

 Dill. Indispensable for diU pickles and for 

 dill sauce. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c. 



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

 or raw as a side dish. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 



5032 *Horehound. For seasoning and also for 

 cough medicine. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 



5034 *Lavender. The dried flowers have a pleasing 

 perfume. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 30c; oz. 50c; -i lb. 

 $1.50. 



5038 *Pennyroyal. Used medicinally and for sea- 

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



5042 *Rosemary. The leaves and young tips are 

 used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 

 *Rue. For seasoning and also used to cure 

 roup in fowl. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 

 Saffron. {Carlhamus tinctorius). For flavor- 

 ing and coloring. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



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

 For seasoning. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5050 Savory, Summer (Bohnenkraut). The 

 leaves and young shoots are used for flavoring. 

 Pkt. 10c; I oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5032 *Savory, Winter. Used as above for season- 

 ing. Pkt. 10c; § oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 

 Spearmint. Extensively used for making 

 the popular mint sauce. Pkt. 40c; j oz. $1.10; 

 I oz. $2.00; oz. $3.50. 



Sweet Marjoram. Leaves used green in 

 summer and dried in winter. For seasoning. 

 Pkt. 10c; ^ oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 

 Tansy. The young leaves are used for season- 

 ing. Pkt. 10c; 5 oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 

 Thyme, Broad-leaved English. Very 

 popular for seasoning meat dishes. Pkt. 10c; 

 J oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



Thyme, French Summer. Used for sea- 

 soning. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 

 Wormwood. For flavoring, medicines, and 

 liqueurs. Pkt. 10c; j oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5044 



5046 



5053 



5036 



5054 

 5056 



5058 

 5060 



Kale or Borecole 



ChoH Vert, Fr. 



Cavolo Verde, Ital. 



Breton, Sp. 



Blaelterkohl, Ger. 



Culture— Excellent greens 

 for winter and spring use. Sow 

 from May to June, in drills 

 about I5 feet apart, and culti- 

 vate same as Cabbage. For 

 early spring use, sow in Sep- 

 tember, and protect during 

 winter. The varieties are so 

 hardy that the green leaves 

 may be dug out from under 

 the snow in winter and used 

 for greens. Their flavor is im- 

 proved greatly by frost. The 

 plants may be permitted to 

 reach their full size when they 

 will yield a large quantity of 

 delicious, rich green herbage 

 which may be used all winter 

 ong. One ounce of seed 

 will produce about 2000 

 plants. 



5061 Mixed Herbs. Contains all the popular 

 varieties for kitchen use. Pkt. 10c; j oz. 

 30c; oz. 50c. 



422 



420 



423 



425 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Kale 



Vitamin A 

 Iron .00254% 

 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale 



Dreer's Imperial Long Standing. A beautifully curled sort 

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

 bright green color, and very productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c; 

 lb. $2.00. 



Dwarf Green Curled. Leaves curled, brilliant green. Of compact 



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



Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch. A hardy strain of strong growth 



pr ducing finely curled foliage with a distinct and beautiful blue 



tinge. Pkt. 10; oz. 20c; | 1 b. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



Sea Kale {Crambe marilima). A perennial which should be grown 



and cultivated 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. 10c; \ oz. 35c; oz. 60c; \ lb. $2.00. 



Chou Rave, Fr. 

 Cavolo rapa, Ital. 



Kohl-Rabi 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Kohl-Rabi 



Calories per lb. HO 



Vitamin C 



Proteins 2.0% 



Carbohvdrates 6.5% 



Fats .1% 



Calcium .077% 



Iron .00061% 



427 



431 



430 



Col de Nabo, Sp. 



Kohl-Rabi, Ger. 



Culture — As early in the spring as the 



ground can be put in good garden condition, 



sow it in rows like Radishes, Carrots, or 



any other root crops. Thin the seedlings to 



stand 4 inches apart in the row, allowing 18 



to 24 inches between the rows. The product 



is ready for use when the bulbs average 



2 to 2j inches in diameter. The thick outer 



skin should be removed before boiling. Mucli 



sweeter and more tasty than Turnips. One 



ounce of seed will sow a drill of 



about 300 feet. 



A tender variety with smooth, white root, 



The best variety for outdoor culture as well as 



excellent for hotbed or greenhouse growing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 



\ lb. 75c. 



Early White or Green Vienna. A standard sort for table use. 



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



variety on all soils with white, tender flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 



\ lb. 75c. 



Early Purple Vienna. Skin purple, but flesh white and a good 



quality and flavor. As early as the white and more heat resistant, 



hence rcconunendcd for sections with warm seasons. Pkt. 10c; 



oz. 25c; 1 lb. 75c. 



Earliest Erfurt 



and very short top 



Plants of various perennial herbs will be found offered on page 202 



