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FERRY-MORSE SEED CO. 



AROMATIC, MEDICINAL and POT HERBS (Cont.) 



Code Word 



Horehound horehotjnd 



(Mamibimn \nilgare) Hardy, branched, spreading perennial of 

 strong aromatic odor; leaves used for seasoning and Extract used 

 in medical preparations. 



Hyssop HYSSOP 



(Hj^ssopus officinalis) Half hardy, shrubby perennial; 12 — 15 in. 

 tall; of a strong fragrant odor and pungent flavor; extract used 

 as stimulant, tonic and in perfumery. 



Lavender lavender 



(Lavandula spica) Half hardy perennial 2 — 23^ ft. tall of a 

 delicate aromatic odor; flower stalks dried and used in perfume 

 and to scent linens in the home. 



Marjoram, Sweet marjoram 



(Origanum marjorana) Tender, bushy perennial 12 in. high of 

 aromatic odor and pungent flavor; chiefly grown for tender 

 young leaves used in seasoning. 



Rosemary rosemary 



(Rosmarinus officinalis) Hardy perennial, 2 ft. tall of fragrant 

 odor and warm bitter flavor; leaves used in seasoning and ex- 

 tracted oil used in perfumery. 



Rue RUE 



(Ruta graveolens) Hardy, somewhat bushy perennial 1}4 — 2 ft. 

 tall; of a pecuhar unpleasant odor and bitter acrid flavor; used 

 chiefly in medicine. 



Saffron satfrox 



(Carthamus tinctorius) Annual about 2 ft. tall; of tree-hke habit; 

 the numerous thistle-like flower heads used chiefly in manufac- 

 ture of cosmetics; leaves used for flavoring. 



Sage, Broad Leaf sage 



(Salvia officinaUs) Hardy, spreading perennial; 12 — 15 in. tall; 

 of strong, pleasant aromatic odor and mildly pungent flavor; the 

 most commonly used of all the herbs for seasoning. 



Savory, Summer savory 



(Satureia hortensis) Annual about 15 in. tall; entire plant aro- 

 matic; very popular for seasoning. 



Thyme thyme 



(Thymus vulgaris) Hardy perennial; about 10 in. tall; of strong 

 agreeable aromatic odor and pungent flavor; used in medicine 

 and for seasoning culinary preparations. 



Wormwood wormwood 



(Artemisia absinthium) Hardy perennial forming large rosette 

 first year and branched flowering stem 4 ft. tall the second year; 

 of fragrant spicy odor and intensely bitter flavor; used as a tonic, 

 vermifuge and sometimes for seasoning. 



1 lb. 

 or more 

 per lb. 



S2.25 



3.25 



2.00 



1.00 



4.00 



3.00 



1.00 



1.25 



.75 

 2.50 



3.25 



Thyme 



Rue 



