FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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HERBS 



Anise (Pimpinelle anisum). Used for garnishing and 



flavoring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 

 -Balm (Melissa officinalis). Used for tea or balm wine; 



height, 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 Balsam Apple (Momordica balsamina-). For ornament 



and medicinal use; 10 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 Balsam Pear (AT. charantia). Pear shaped, used same 



as the above ; 10 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum). Used for soups, 



stews and sauces; I foot. Pkt. "> cts., oz. 40 cts. 

 Bene (Sesamum orientale). Used medicinally ; 18 inches. 



Pkt. ") cts., oz. 20 cts. 

 Borage (Horago officinalis). Excellent for bees, etc. ; 3 



feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 

 *Caraway (Ourum carvi). For confectionery and medi- 

 cine, also flavoring; 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. 

 •Castor Oil Bean (Ricinus communis). For ornament 



and medicine ; 6 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 

 Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Grown for its seed, 



also for garnishing; 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 

 Cumin (Cuminnm ci/minum). Good for pigeons, etc. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 

 Dill (Anethv/m graveolens). The leaves are used in soups, 



sauces and pickles; also the seed for flavoring; 3 feet. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 

 ;ii Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Used medicinally ; 



2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 *Lavender (Lavendula vera). An aromatic medicinal 



herb ; 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 .Marigold, Pot (Calendula officinalis). For flavoring 



and mediciue ; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



-Continued. 



*Fennel, Sweet (Anethum famiculum). Theleaves are 

 ornamental; when boiled they are used in fish sauces; 

 6 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts." 



Marjoram, Sweet, American (Origanum marjoram). 

 Sweet Marjoram grown from American seed is best for 

 winter use, as it makes more bulk; 1 foot. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Marjoram, Sweet, Imported. Imported seed is best 

 to cut when green for summer use, as it grows vigor- 

 ously, and produces numerous leaves ; 1 foot. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Opium Poppy (White Seeded) (Papaver somniferum). 

 Used medicinally ; 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



"Rosemary (Hosemarinus officinalis). An aromatic and 

 ornamental herb ; 4 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



-Rue (Ruta graveolens). For medicinal purposes, good 

 for fowls for the croup ; 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



"Sage (Salvia officinalis). The tender leaves and tops 

 are used in sausage, stuffing and sauces; 18 inches. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Savory Summer (Satureia horlensis). For seasoning 

 purposes ; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



"Savory, Winter (Satureia montana). For same use as 

 the above. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



"Tansy ( Tanacetum vulgaris). For medicinal use; 3 

 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



"Thyme, French Summer (Thymus vulgaris). Used 

 for seasoning; 1 foot. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



"Wormwood (Artemisia absinthimum). Used medicin- 

 ally, beneficial for poultry, and should be planted in 

 poultry yards. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS. 



We grow large quantities of vegetable plants and roots, and can supply all the varieties listed below in their 

 proper season. 



Cold frame Cabbage, Cauliflower and Lettuce are ready for planting as soon as the ground can be worked ; 

 liot-bed plants follow in April and May. Pepper, Tomato and Sweet Potato plants are ready in May and June. 

 Celery, fall and winter Cabbage can be supplied July 1st to August 20th. Asparagus, Chives, Horse Radish, 

 Rhubarb and Tarragon thrive best if planted early. Vegetable plants should be sent by express, as they carry 

 safer. Prices quoted do not cover mail or express charges, except where noted. 



Asparagus (Conover's Colossal). 2 year old roots 



$1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1,000. By mail postpaid $2.00 



per 100. 

 Artichokes (Jerusalem). 25 cts. per qt., postpaid 50 cts. 

 Cabbage Plants (Cold Frame). Henderson's Early 



Summer, Early Jersey Wakefield, Early Winnigstadt, 



Flat Brunswick. $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1,000. 

 Cabbage Plants (Hot-Bed). Same varieties ready 



after April 1st. 50 cts. per 100, $4.00 per 1,000. 

 Cabbage Plants (Field Grown). Large Late Drum- 

 head, Large Late Flat Dutch, Perfection Drumhead 



Savov, and Red Drumhead. Ready July 1st. 



40 cts. per 100, $3.00 per 1,000. 

 Cauliflower Plants (Cold Frame). Early Erfurt 



and Snowball. Plants ready same season as Cabbage. 



75 cts. per doz., $4.00 per 100. 

 Cauliflower Plants (Hot-Bed). Same varieties. 



30 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000. 

 Celery Plants. Dreer's Large White Solid, Boston 



Market, Golden Dwarf and White Plume. Ready 



July 1st. 50 cts. per 100, $4.00 per 1,000. 

 Chives. For flavoring soups, salads, etc. 25 cts. per 



clump, $2.50 per doz 



Egg Plants. New York Improved Large Purple. 



Grown in pots. Ready in May and June. 75 cts. per 



doz., $5.00 per 100. 

 Egg Plants. New York Improved Large Purple. Out 



of hot-beds. 50 cts. per doz., $3.00 per 100. 

 Hop Vine Roots. 50 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100. By 



mail 75 cts. per doz. 

 Horse Radish Roots, or Sets. Plant in rows 2 feet 



apart, and in the rows 18 inches apart. 20 cts. per 



doz., 75 cts per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. By mail 30 cts. 



per doz. 

 Lettuce Plants. Early Dutch Butter, Hanson. Ready 



same time as Cabbage. 15 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100. 

 Onion Sets. See page 28 for prices and varieties. 



Pepper Plants. Large Sweet Bell, or Mountain. Ready 

 in May and June. 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. 



Rhubarb Roots. Linnaeus and Victoria. Strong roots 

 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. Small roots 15 cts. each, 

 $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 



Paragon Rhubarb. An excellent variety, of vigorous 

 growth and fine flavor. It seldom runs to seed, and 

 is, in all respects, a very desirable sort for the 

 family garden. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Tarragon Roots. For flavoring purposes ; the young 

 leaves are used for pickles, vinegar, etc., imparting 

 a delightful flavor. 30 cts. each, $3.00 per doz. By 

 mail 40 cts. each. 



SWEET POTATO PLANTS. 



We grow large quantities of the following varieties, and 

 are in position to make contracts for large lots. For gen- 

 eral planting the Red and Yellow Nansemond are stand- 

 ard sorts; but the other sorts can be recommended as in 

 every way desirable and worthy of extended cultivation. 

 Yellow Nansemond, Southern Queen, 



White Brazilian, Red Bermuda, 



Red Nansemond. 



30 cts. per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. 



TOMATO PLANTS. 



We make a specialty of Tomato plants, and can always 

 supply through the season well-grown plants of the follow- 

 ing sorts : 



Acme, Livingston's Favorite, 



Cardinal, " Perfection, 



Paragon, " Beauty, 



Mikado, Dreer's Selected Trophy, 



Optimus, Turner Hybrid. 



25 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1,000. 



When ordered to be sent by mail, remit in addition to price for Cabbage, Cauliflower, and Sweet Potato Plants, 15 cts. per 

 <doz., 50 cts. per ioo-. Egg and Pepper Plants 10 cts. per doz., 40 cts per 100. Pot-grown Egg Plants not mailable. 



