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60 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot Herbs 



CEJSf£'RAL CULrVRAL DI'RECTIOJVS' 



Most of the varieties thrive best on sandy soil, and some are stronger and better fiayored when grown on that which 

 is rather poor, but in all cases the soil should be carefully prepared and well cultivated!, as the young plants are for the 

 most part delicate and easily choked out by weeds. Sow as early as the ground can be made ready, in drills sixteen 

 to eighteen inches apart, taking pains that the soil is fine and pressed firmly over the seed, or they may be planted as a 

 second crop— the seeds sown in beds in April, and the plants set out in June. Most of them should be cut when in bloom, 

 wilted in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade. 



ANISE (Pimp inella aiiisum). A well known annual herb whose 

 seeds, which have an agreeable, aromatic odor and taste, are used 

 for dyspepsia and coRc and as a corrective of griping and impleas- 

 ant medicines. Sow early and thin to six to ten plants to foot of 

 row. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



BALM (Melissa officinalis^). A perennial herb, easily propa- 

 gated by division of the root or from seed. The leaves have a fra- 

 grant odor, similar to lemons, and are used for making balm tea 

 for use in fevers, and a pleasant beverage called bahn wine. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



BASIL, SWEET (Ocimum basilicum). A hardy annual from 

 the East Indies. The seeds and stems have a flavor somewhat 

 similar to that of cloves, and are used for flavoring soups and 

 sauces. Thin plants to six inches in row. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 16c; 

 2 Oz. 25c; H Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



BORAGE (Borago officinalis). A hardy annual used as a pot 

 herb and for bee pasturage. The bruised leaves immersed in water 

 give it an agreeable flavor. Sow in April and thin to six to ten 

 inches apart. In some places this sows itself and becomes a weed. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; HLh. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



CARAWAY (Carum carui). Cultivated for its seed which is 

 used in confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves are sometimes used 

 in soups. If sown early in August the plants will give a fair crop 

 of seed the next season, but when sown in the spring will not gen- 

 erally seed until the next year. Plant in drills two or three feet 

 apart and thin out if necessary. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 16c; 

 hhh. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 CARAWAY for Flavoring. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



HYSSOP CHyssopus officinalis). A hardy perennial with an aro- 

 matic flavor and a warm, pungent taste. It is a stimulant and ex- 

 pectorant and is used in asthma and chronic catarrh. The flower- 

 ing summits and leaves are the parts used. It does best on a dry, 

 sandy soil. The plants should be thinned to twelve inches apart. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



LAVENOER (Lavendula spica). A hardy perennial, growing 

 about two feet high. It is used for the distillation of lavender 

 water or dried and used to perfume hnen. It does best in light, 

 warm soil. It should be picked before it becomes dry and hard and 

 dried quickly. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; h Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.60 



MARJORAM, SWEET (Origanum marjorana). A perennial 



plant but not hardy enough to endure the winter of the north. 



The young, tender tops are used green for flavoring, or they may 



/ ^•Isfa ^^ dried for wmter use. Sow in drills as early as possible and 



/ ■9/'^ thin out the plants to six or eight inches apart. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 16c; 



i^^' 2 0z. 25c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis). A hardy perennial with 

 fragrant odor and a warm, aromatic, bitter taste. May be easily 

 raised from seed but does not reach a size fit for use until the 

 second season. The dried leaves deteriorate rapidly with age. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; hLh. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 



RUE {Ruta graveolens). A hardy perennial with a peculiar smell. 

 The leaves are bitter and so acrid as to blister the skin. It is a 

 stimulant and anti-spasmodic but must be used with great cau- 

 tion, as its use sometimes results in serious injurJ^ When plants 

 are six inches high thin to one foot apart in row. " It must not be 

 suffered to run to seed, and does best on poor soil. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 16c; 

 2 Oz. 26c; h Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.60 



Caraway. 



CATNIP, or CAT=MINT (Nepeta cataria'). A hardy perennial, 

 well known as a valuable mild nervine for infants. Sow in fall or 

 early spring, in drills twenty inches apart. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 

 2 Oz. 65c; ^ Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 



CORIANDER {Coriandrum sativum). A hardy annual, culti- 

 vated for its seed which has an agreeable taste and is used in 

 confectionery and to disguise the taste of medicine. Sow early 

 in the spring and gather on a dry day, bruising the stems and 

 leaves as Uttle as possible, for when injured they have a disa- 

 greeable odor which they impart to the seed. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 

 CORIANDER for Flavoring. Oz.lOc;2 0z.l6c;%Lb.20c;Lb.50c. 



DILL (Anethum graveolens'). An annual, cultivated for its 

 seed which has an aromatic odor and a warm, pungent taste. 

 It is good for flatulence and colic in infants. It is sometimes 

 added to pickled cucumbers to heighten the flavor. Sow early 

 in spring and keep clear of weeds. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 16c; 

 %Lb. 20c; Lb. (JOc. 



FENNEL, SWEET (Foeniculum officinale). A hardy perennial. 

 The leaves are largely used in soups, fish sauces, garnishes and 

 salads. The seed is sometimes used in confectionery. Sow and 

 cultivate like Anise. Pkt.5c: Oz.lOc; 2 0z.20c; ^H).30c;Lb.$1.00 



HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare). A perennial herb with a 

 strong, aromatic smell and a bitter, pungent taste. It is a tonic 

 and enters largely into the composition of cough syrups and 



ana enters largely into tne composition or cougn syrups auu 

 lozenges. Will thrive in any soil but is stronger if grown on light, 

 poor land. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 36c; Sg Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



