WM, O. BECKBRT. 



ALUEGHENY, RA. 



SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS. 



These are used for various culinary and medical purposes, and should have a place in every well regulated kitchen garden. Sow seed of the 

 perennial, marked. thus (*), carefully in 

 hot-beds, early in the spring, and at the 

 proper time transplant to permanent beds 

 in rows about i3 inches apart, setting the 

 plants a foot apart in the row. In the 

 winter they should be slightly protected 

 with manure. The others are annuals, 

 coming to perfection the first j'ear, after 

 which they die. Sow them in the open air 

 early in the spring in drills 12 to 15 inches 

 apart, and thin out. Leaves of all the 

 sorts should be cut when the plants are in 

 bloom, wilted in the sun, and hung up in 

 the shade to dry. Afterward they may be 

 stored away in paper bags until needed. 

 The corner planted in these sweet herbs 

 should be sunny, but need not be rich, as 

 then the plants would grow too rank, and 

 leaves and flowers would not be so rich in 

 essential oil. 



Summer Savory, 



ALL VARIETIES 5 CENTS PER PACKET. 



Anise. (.\nis.) Used' for garnishing and flavoring. The seeds 



have an agreeable and aromatic flavor, and are used in medicine. 

 Angelica. (Angelika.) Has medicinal virtues. 



Balm. (Melisse.) Leaves possess a fragrance similar to lemons. 

 Made into Balm tea for fever, and into a beverage called " Balm 

 wine." 



Bene. (Bene.) Too tender for the north. The leaves will form a 

 mucilaginous drink, beneficial in cases of cholera infantum, 

 diarrhcea, etc. 



Borage. (Boretsch.) A pot herb, and excellent for bees. 

 Basil, Sweet. (Basilienkraut.) For soups, stews and sauces. 

 Burnet. (Poterium.) For salads and soups. 



Caraway. (Kuemmel.) The seeds are used in cakes, confec- 

 tionery, etc. 



Coriander. (Koriander.) Grown for its seeds, which are used in 

 confectioner}', and to disguise the taste of medicine. 



Chervil, Curled. (Kerbel.) An aromatic herb. The young leaves 

 are used in soups and salads. 



Cumin. (Cuminum.) For seasoning. 



Dill. (Dill.) The seed is used for pickling. Has an aromatic 

 odor and a warm pungent taste. 



Elecampe. (Helenium;) Has valuable tonic properties 

 *Fennel. (Fenchel.) Used for pickling and sauces. 

 *Horeliound. Valuable for medicines. 



Hyssop. (Isop.) Used in asthma and chronic catarrh. 



Lavender. (Wohlriechendespicke.) Used for a perfume. 



Marjoram. Used for seasoning. 



Marjoram, Pot 



Hop Seed. 

 "•'Rosemary. An aromatic, ornamental herb. 

 *Rue. Used for medical purposes. 



Saffron. The flowers are used in dyeing. 

 "*Sage. (Salbei.) Medicinal, but used principally for flavoring. 



Savory, Summer. (Bohnenkraut.) The dried stems, leave, 

 and flowers are used extensively for flavoring. 



Savory, Winter. 



Thyme. The young leaves and tops are used for sauces, soup^ 

 and dressings. Also, a good remedy for nervous headache, when 

 made into tea. 



Thyme, Winter. 



Tarragon. Used for pickling, meat-sauce, soups, etc. 



ASSORTMENTS OP ONE PACKET EACH OP THE 30 VARIETIES POR «/. 



VEGBXABLB AND ROOXS. 



Those desiring large quantities should write for special prices. 



Asparagus Roots. Two years old. By e.xpress, %i per 100, 

 §7 per 1, 000. 



Horse Radish Roots. 20cts per doz., 60 cts. per 100, S5 per 1,000; 



by mail, 30 cts. per doz., $1 50 per 100. 

 Rhubarb Roots. By mail 15 cts. each. Si per doz. by express. 

 Cabbage, Early. Early Wakefield, Early Summer and Winnig- 



stadt. $r per 100, $7 per 1,000. 

 Cabbage, Late. Late Flat Dutch aad Drumhead, 40 cts. per 100, 



$3.50 per 1,000 ; Drumhead, Savoy and Red Dutch, 60 cts. per 100. 

 Celery. Golden Dwarf, Half Dwarf, White Plume, 50 cts. per 100, 



$4.50 per 1,000. 



Cauliflower.- Dwarf Erfurt, $2.50 per 100. 

 Celeriac. 35 cts. per 100. 

 Beet. Egyptian, 30 cts. per 100. 

 Brussels Sprouts. 75 cts. per 100. 

 Kohlrabi. 40 cts. per 100. 

 Kale. 40 cts per 100. 

 Leek. 40 cts. per 100. 



Lettuce. Black Simpson and Golden Curled, 50 cts. per 100. 

 Egg-Plant. New York Improved, 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 

 Tomatoes. Beauty and Dwarf Champion, 40c. per doz., fcper i:x 

 Sweet Potato Plants. 40 cts. per 100, $3 per 1,000. 



[ Herfis and Qoots. 



X Notice onr fine as- 

 ^^wrtment of these. 



BIRD SEEDS, ETC, 



If sent by mail, add postage at the rate of 8 cents per pound. 



Per lb. 



Canary .$0 10 



Mixed Canary Seed 10 



Hemp 10 



Lettuce Seed .. 1 , per oz. 5 cts. . 25 



Per lb, 

 . $0 2S 



Maw, Blue Poppy 



Millet, American la 



" German 10 



Rape, English ; i.S 



Sunflower Seed for parrots . 15 



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