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Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot Hcrbs-continucd 



SAFFRON iCarthamus tinctorius). A hardy annual from 

 Egypt, that has become naturalized in many parts of the 

 country. Cultivated for its flowers, which are used in dye- 

 ing and to make the cosmetic powder called rouge. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



SAGE (Salvia officinalis). A hardy perennial possessing 

 some medicinal properties, but cultivated principally for use 

 as a condiment; it being used more extensively than any other 

 herb for flavoring and dressing. Sow early in spring (four to 

 five pounds per acre in drills; on very rich ground; cultivate 

 often and thin the plants to sixteen inches apart. Cut the 

 leaves and tender shoots just as the plant is coming into flower 

 and dry quickly in the shade. The plants will survive the win- 

 ter and may be divided. If this is done they will give a second 

 crop superior in quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 !^Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



TANSY (Tanacetum vidgare). A hardy perennial plant 

 from Europe, but grows wild in many parts of this country. 

 The leaves, when green, have a peculiar, aromatic odor, which 

 they lose in drying. Cultivated for its medicinal properties, 

 which are those common to bitter herbs. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c. 

 2 Oz. o5c; H\^i. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 



THYME ^Thymus vulgaris). This herb is perennial, and is 

 both a medicinal and culinary plant. The young leaves and 

 tops are used for soups, dressing and sauce; a tea is made from 

 the leaves which in some cases will relieve nervous headache. 

 Sow as early as the ground will permit. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 35c: ^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



WORMWOOD QArtemisia ahsinthiuni). A perennial plant 

 of strong and fragrant odor and aromatic, but intensely bitter 

 taste. The leaves are used as a tonic and vermifuge and as a 

 dressing for fresh bruises. It may be raised from seed, propa- 

 gated by cuttings or dividing the roots. A dry. poor soil is best extensively used for flavoring, particularly in dressings 

 adapted to bring out the peculiar virtues of this plant. Pkt. 5c; and soups. Culture the same as that of Sweet Marjoram. 

 Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; H Lb. 60c; Lb. $1.75 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Summer Savory 



SUMMER SAVORY iSatureia hortensis). A hardy 

 annual, the dried stems, leaves and flowers of which are 



CLOVER SEEDS 



There are no plants so valuable for fertilizers as the Clovers. They have the faculty of absorbing nitrogen from the air 

 and also of rendering available much of the inert plant food of the soil. Their long, powerful tap roots penetrate to a great 

 depth, loosen the soil, admit air and by their decay add immenselj' to the fertility of the soil. 



Prices of Clover subject to change. TJie pound 



prices 

 include postage; 100 pound prices are by freight or express, 

 at purchaser's expense. 



Alfalfa, or Lucerne CMedicago sativa'). It is use- 

 less to sow this clover on land having a stiff clay or hard-pan 

 sub-soil, as the roots naturally penetrate to a great depth and 

 must do so if the plants live any time. Sow on rich, moist loam 

 or sandy soil, having a deep porous sub-soil. Prepare the 

 land thoroughly and sow seed at the rate of fifteen to twenty- 

 five pounds per acre, with a broadcaster or grass seeder. 

 Cover with a brush or light harrow. The young plants are 



quite tender and the land must be'free 



of weeds until they become established. 



^ Lb. 10c; Lb. 30c; 100 Lbs. at market 



price. 



Alsike Clover. 



Bokhara (MeUlotus alba-y Siceet Clover. This is exceed- 

 ingly' valuable as pasturage for bees. It is occasionally found 

 growing wild by the roadside in company with the more com- 

 mon sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis), and may be distin- 

 guished from it by its white flowers and less coarse and more 

 leafy stems. ^Lb. I5c; Lb. 35c. 



Alsike, or Swedish CTrifoUum hybriduvi). The 

 most hardy of all clovers; perennial. On rich, moist soils it 

 yields an enormous quantity of hay or pasturage, but its 

 greatest value is for sowing with other clovers and grasses, as 

 it forms a thick bottom and greatly increases the yield of 

 hay; cattle prefer it to any other forage. The heads are 

 globular, fragrant and much liked by bees, which obtain a 

 large amoimt of honej' from them. Sow in spring or fall, at 

 the rate of six pounds per acre, when used alone. ^ Lb. lOo; 

 Lb. 35c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



Crimson Trefoil, or Scarlet Italian ixrifo- 



lium incarnatuni).—Xu annual variety, in conmion use" in 

 the south for feeding green and for hay and also found very 

 profitable on the sandy soils of New Jersey. The yield in 

 fodder is immense and after cutting, it at once commences 

 growing again, continuing until severe, cold, freezing weather. 

 It grows about one foot high: the roots are nearly black; 

 leaves long; blossoms long, pointed and of a very deep red or 

 carmine color. Makes good hay. It is sown in August or 

 September in the south, but should not be planted in the 

 north until spring. Sow ten to fifteen pounds per acre. 



H Lb. 10c: Lb. 25c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



Mammoth, or Large Red (liifoUum pratense^. 



Grows nearly twice the size of the common Red Clover, often 

 making a stand when the other clovers fail. Sow about eight 

 to twelve pounds per acre. Lb. 30c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



Medium Red, or June {TrifoUum pratense^. This is 

 by far the most important of all the varieties for practical 

 purposes. Sow in spring or fall, and if no other grasses are 

 used, at the rate of eight to twelve pounds per acre; more is 

 required on old, stiff soils than on new and lighter ones. 



Lb. 25c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



White Dutch {TiHfoUum repens^. A small, creeping 

 perennial variety, valuable for pasturage and for lawns. It 

 accommodates itself to a variety of soils, but prefers moist 

 ground. Sow in spring, at the rate of six pounds per acre, or 

 when used with other grasses, half that amount, h Lb. 15c; 

 Lb. 40c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



