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Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot Herbs— Continued. 



SAVORY, SUMMER (Satureia hortensis). A hardy annual, the 

 dried stems, leaves and flowers of which are extensively used for 

 flavoring, particularly in dressings and soups. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c: 

 2 Oz. 20c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



SAFFRON (Carthamus tincforhis). A hardy annual from 

 Egypt, that has become naturahzed in many parts of the 

 country. Cultivated for its flowers which are used in dyeing 

 and to make the cosmetic powder called rouge. Pkt. 5c: Oz. 10c: 

 8 Oz. 30c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 ' 



THYME (Thymus vulgaris). This herb is perennial and is 

 both a medicmal 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. 6c; Oz. 26c; 

 2 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthium). 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, propagating by cut- 

 tings or dividing the roots. A dry, poor soil is best adapted to 

 bring out the peculiar virtues of this plant. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c: 

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



Savory Summer 



CLOVER SEEDS 



ALFALFA, OR LUCERNE (Medicago sativa). It is 

 useless to sow this clover on land having a stiff clay or hard 

 pan subsoil, 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, h Lb. 15c; Lb. 36c; 

 100 Lbs. at market price. 



ALSIKE, OR SWEDISH (Trifolium hybridum). 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 amount of honey from them. Sow in spring or fall, 

 at the rate of six pounds per acre, when used alone. 

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









Crimson Trefoil or Scarlet Italian Clover, 



Alsikeor Swedish Clover 



CRIMSON TREFOIL, OR SCARLET ITALIAN (Trifolium 

 incarnatum). An annual variety in common 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, con- 

 tinuing until severe, cold, freezing weather. It grows about 

 one foot high; the roots are nearly black; leaves long; blos- 

 soms long, pointed and of 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 aci'e. ^Lb. 10c; Lb. 35c; 

 100 Lbs. at market price. 



MAMMOTH, OR LARGE HED (Trifolium pratense). Grows 

 nearly twice the size of the Common Red Clover, often making 

 a stand w^hen the other clovers fail. Sow about eight to twelve 

 pounds per acre. % Lb. 10c; Lb. 30c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



MEDIUM RED, OR JUNE (Trifolium pratense). This is by 

 far the most important of all the varieties for practical pur- 

 poses. 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. 10c; 

 Lb. 30c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



WHITE DUTCH (Trifolium repens). A small, creeping per- 

 ennial variety valuable for pasturage and for lawns. It accom- 

 modates 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. 35c; 

 100 Lbs. at market price. 



Prices of Clover subject to change. The pound prices include 

 postage; 100 pound prices are by freight or express., at pur- 

 chaser's expense. 



