STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY 



MOORESTOWN 



No. 1060. Yellow or Amber Globe. Days to 

 Maturity, 65. An old English variety. This turnip is 

 grown very largely for stock feeding. The roots attain a large size 

 and are globular in shape. The skin is a clear yellow, with a green 

 tinge around the top. The flesh is light yellow, fine grained and 

 sweet. 



Pkt. 5ji, oz. lOi, M lb. 25(*, lb. 85fi, 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid; by 

 express, 5 lbs. or more, 70(4 per lb. 



No. 1062. Pomeranian White Globe. Days to Maturity, 

 65. A very old variety offered by RusseU in 1827. One of the most 

 productive turnips cultivated. When the ground is sufficiently rich, 

 they will produce roots often ten to twelve pounds in weight. Roots 

 are globe shaped but slightly flattened. Skin very white and smooth. 

 Principally grown for stock feeding, but may be used for table if 

 pulled when young. 



Pkt. 5i, oz. lOff, M lb. 25^, lb. 85^, 5 lbs. $4.00, postpaid; by 

 express, 5 lbs. or more, 70^ per lb. 



NEW JERSEY 



No. 1064. Long Cow Horn. Days to Maturity, 60. 

 A standard EngUsh variety. The root is cyhndrical, 

 usually twisted and irregular in shape, having a length of from ten 

 to twelve inches. The flesh is fine grained and of excellent flavor, 

 but for table use it is a variety which should be used when it is 

 three to four inches long. It is a desirable stock turnip. Pkt. 5f!, 

 oz. lOfS, M lb. 30?i, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. $4.50, postpaid; by express, 5 lbs. 

 or more, 80^ per lb. 



No. 1070. Rutabaga, American Purple Top. Days to 

 Maturity, 90. This type of rutabaga has been grown in this country 

 for a hundred years. Comstock, Ferre listed it in 1834. The Ameri- 

 can strain is a selection from the older English type. It has been 

 selected for a smaller top and shorter neck than is usually found in 

 England. The roots are globular, but grow to a large size and are 

 of splendid quahty. An excellent sort for either table use or stock 

 feeding. Pkt. 5(4, oz. lOji, H lb. 30^, lb. $1.00, 5 lbs. $4.50, postpaid; 

 by express, 5 lbs. or more, 80^ per lb. 



Herbs 



ANISE 



(Pimpinella anisum) 

 An annual herb, having fragrant seeds useful for medicinal 

 purposes. The leaves are often used for flavoring and garnishing. 

 Pkt. m, oz. 200. 



BALM 



{Melissa officinalis) 

 A perennial herb, having white or pale yellow flowers. Tea 

 made from the leaves is used for fevers. Pkt. IQi, oz. 300. 



BASIL, SWEET 



{Ocimum hasilicum) 

 A hardy annual. The seeds are used in flavoring soups and 

 sauces. Pkt. 100, oz. 200. 



BORAGE 



{Borago officinalis) 

 An a^ual of coarse growth with blue flowers. The leaves are 

 used for flavo;ting. Pkt. 100, oz. 250. 



CARAWAY 



(Carum ci^'fui) ,. 



Seeds used in cakes and candy and leaves in soup; '-.^^o used 

 for medicinal purposes. Plant about two feet high with small, 

 white flowers. Pkt. 100, oz. 250. 



CORIANDER 



{Coriandrum sativum) 

 A hardy annual with finely-cut foliage' and white flowers. Seed 

 has an agreeable taste in confectionery. Pkt. 100, oz. 200. 



DILL 



{Anethum graveolens) 

 A branching aimual. Seeds used principaUy in making dill 

 pickles. Pkt. 100, oz. 150, M lb. 500, lb. $1.75. 



FENNEL, SWEET 



{Foeniculum officinale) 

 A hardy, branching perennial with dense foUage. Seeds have 

 medicinal properties and are also used in confectionery. Shoots 

 used in salads, soups, etc. Pkt. 100, oz. 200. 



HOREHOUND 



{Marruhium vulgare) 

 A perennial with small white flowers. Used for medicinal 

 purposes. Pkt. 100. 



HYSSOP 



{Hyssopus officinalis) 

 A perennial thriving best on dry, sandy soil. It is used as a tonic 

 and as a stimulant. Pkt. 100, oz. 400. 



LAVENDER 



(Lavendula spica) 

 A hardy perennial used as a perfume. It should be picked 

 before it becomes hard and then dried quickly. Pkt. 100, oz. 300. 



MARJORAM, SWEET 



(Origanum marjorana) 

 A spreading plant with purple or white flowers. Used for 

 seasoning, either green or dry. Pkt. 100, oz. 500. 



ROSEMARY 



{Rosmarinus officinalis) 

 A hardy, fragrant perennial. Leaves are used for flavoring 

 meats and soups; blossoms in toilet waters. Pkt. 100. 



RUE 



{Ruta graveolens) 

 A hardy perennial about two feet high with yeUow flowers. 

 When care is exercised it is useful for medicinal purposes. 



SAFFRON ^. 



{Carthamus iinctorius) 

 An annual cultivated for its flowers. These are used in coloring 

 and' occasionaUy for flavoring. 



SAGE 



{Salvia officinalis) 

 A hardy, branching perennial. The leaves and shoots should 

 be cut when the plant is beginning to blossom and quickly dried in 

 the shade. It is one of the most widely used herbs for seasoning. 

 Pkt. 100, oz. 500. 



SAVORY, SUMMER 



{Satureia hortensis) 

 A hardy annual which is dried and used for seasoning . Branching 

 plant with smaU leaves and flowers white, pink or purple. Pkt. 100. 



THYME 



{Thymus vulgaris) 

 A perennial herb with small flowers. Used mostly for seasoning. 

 Pkt. 100, oz. 750. 



WORMWOOD 



{Artemisia absinthium) 

 A fragrant perennial used for medicinal purposes. A dry poor 

 soil is best. Pkt. 100. 



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