STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 



Annual o 



HERBS 



Perennial * 



Anise o 



Has fragrant seeds which are used for medic- 

 inal purposes as an aromatic to overcome 

 (Pimpinella anisum) nausea, colic, etc., also frequently used for 

 putting into bread. In addition the leaves are used for flavoring 

 and garnishing. The plant is from 14 to 16 inches high with finely 

 divided stem leaves resembling fennel. Anise is sown in a permanent 

 bed early in spring and requires no particular care. Pkt. 10c, oz. 

 30c, 34 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 



Rfllm >U ^ native of Southern Europe, the plant grow- 



nrr ■ ?• \ ^ about 18 inches high with numerous erect, 



(Melissa officinalis) spreading branches and leaves of dark green 

 color. Few flowers are produced and "these in small clusters. The 

 leaves and foliage of balm exhale a peculiarly aromatic odor par- 

 ticularly when bruised. The leaves are used for seasoning and 

 in the manufacture of scents. Balm tea, used in fever, is made from 

 the leaves. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, % lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 

 c wppt . Rcicil n A native of India, having a stem 12 inches 

 m f , . bigh and very branching. The leaves are 



(Ocimum basilicum) green, while the flowers are white in whorled 

 leafy clusters. As the plant takes long in maturing, sow seed in a hot- 

 bed early in the spring, later transplanting out of doors when danger of 

 frost is past. The aromatic leaves are used for seasoning in soups 

 and sauces, etc. Occasionally it is used for its medicinal qualities. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 34 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 

 Rnradf a\ ^ native of Europe and North Africa. Stems 

 m • j- are 12 t0 18 inches high, hollow, bristling with 



(Borago officinalis) pointed hairs. The leaves are oval and rough, 

 being sharp haired like the stems. The flowers are an attractive 

 blue color and about one inch in diameter. The seed is sown 

 in the garden early in the spring and not transplanted. It is 

 used for its pretty blue flowers and for culinary purposes, such as 

 garnishing. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 34 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 

 Carawav ►£< ^ native °f Europe, having a thick yellowish root 

 ^ ^ which has a wild carrot-like flavor and a stem 12 

 (Carum carui) 24 inches high. The flowers are small and white, 

 growing in umbels. The seed is sown in drills early in the spring and 

 later the seedlings are thinned out. The leaves and young shoots 

 are sometimes eaten, but the plant is generally grown for its seeds 

 which are used for flavoring rye bread and in making cheese. Also 

 used in flavoring sauces. The seed is not produced until the second 

 year. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 90c, lb. $3.50, postpaid. 



Cnrl'irtri d-r r\ A native of Southern Europe, growing 24 to 

 t-Ulldnuer o 30 inches high. The seed is sown early in the 

 (Coriandrum sativum) spring in perennial beds Coriander seeds are 

 widely used in confectionery and for culinary purposes, having an 

 agreeable taste. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 34 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 

 T\\\\ A native of Southern Europe. The plant is 



/a t. from 24 to 30 inches high and the leaves 



(Anethum graveolens) deeply cut into thread-like segments. The 

 flowers are bright yellow. In its general appearance the plant 

 resembles common fennel. Sown early in permanent beds and later 

 thinned out. The seeds are used as a condiment and for pickling. 

 Occasionally used for flavoring preserves. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 34 lb. 

 90c, lb. $3.00, postpaid. 



TTo-n-nol Cmoot r\ ^ Native of Southern Europe, resembling 

 rennei, sweet u >±< wild fermel) but has much st0 uter stems 

 (F oemculum officinale) an d larger leafy stalks. The flowers are 

 greenish in color. The seed is sown in drills usually in the fall where 

 the seed is wanted, or in the spring where the foliage is wanted. The 

 seeds are used for flavoring various dishes and also medicinally. The 

 plant is also used raw as a side dish with salad. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 

 34 lb. 90c, lb. $3.00, postpaid. 



T-Tnr^lioiind* A. native of Europe where it is a roadside weed, 

 fnr ^ 7 ^ ne stems are numerous and erect, covered 

 (Marrubium vulgare with, a white down while the leaves are almost 

 square. The flowers are white and borne in small whorls. The seed 

 is sowed in permanent beds in the spring, later being thinned. The 

 leaves are used occasionally for seasoning, but horehound is one of the 

 main ingredients in cough svrup and cough drops. In large doses it is 

 a laxative. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 34 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 



Hvwrni «4-< ^ native °f Southern Europe. This is a 



ny osup t* small shrub-like plant with blue flowers borne 



(Hyssopus officinalis) [ n sp ikes, all the parts of the flower having 

 an aromatic odor and bitter to the taste. The seed is sown in the 

 spring and later thinned. Where given protection during the 

 winter, it will grow as a perennial. It is used as an edging to flower 



beds and the leaves as a condiment. It is considered to be a good, 

 mild tonic and expectorant. Pkt. 15c, oz. 40c, 34 lb. $1.40, lb. 

 $5.00, postpaid. 



Lavender ►£< ^ natrve °* South Europe. It is from 24 to 30 

 , r , . . ^ inches high and shrub-like in character. Stems 

 {Lavendma spica) are numerous, forming compact clumps while the 

 flower stems are slender and bare with violet-blue flowers in a ter- 

 minal spike. The seed is sown in permanent beds, where it will grow 

 for years. Frequently used as an edging or border in the flower 

 garden. The leaves are used in seasoning but the plant is generally 

 grown for its flowers, which are used in the manufacture of perfumery. 

 Pkt. 15c, oz. 60c, M lb. $2.25, lb. $8.00, postpaid. 

 A/farinram Cwaat r\ native of Asia, really a perennial 



ividi juidiii, svyeei u ^ as an annual The lant is 



(Origanum marjorana) erect branching stems, while the 



flowers are small and white. The seed is sown early in April and 

 later thinned. The leaves and shoots are used for seasoning. Pkt. 

 10c, oz. 65c, 34 lb. $2.40, lb. $9.00, postpaid. 



R n«pmcirv >X, A native of Western Asia and hardv peren- 

 xvuaeiiiaiy i< ^ The laQt ^ shrub . like g^ing to a 



(Rosmarinus officinalis) ne ight of 18 to 24 inches. The stems are 



branching with an abundance of obtuse leaves of bright green color. 



Flowers are small and fight blue in color. The seed is sown in the 



spring in permanent beds and will come up every year. However, 



the plant does not attain a large enough size for use during the first 



year. The leaves are used for seasoning and for medicinal drinks, 



while the blossoms are used for perfuming toilet waters. Pkt. 10c, 



oz. 65c, 34 lb. $2.40, lb. $8.00, postpaid. 



Rue >U A. native of Southern Europe, growing from 16 to 



m , 24 inches high, and forming a small roundish bush. 



(Kuta graveolens) Leaves are small and divided, while the flowers 

 are large with four petals having a greenish-yellow color. The seed 

 is sown in permanent beds and does not require any special care. While 

 the leaves have a strong odor, they are sometimes used for seasoning. 

 They have a very bitter and pungent flavor and are so acrid they will 

 even blister the skin. It is also used as a stimulant and anti-spas- 

 modic. Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 34 lb. $1.40, lb. $5.00, postpaid. 

 On ffrr»n o A native of Asia. This is also known as false 



(n,h • Saffron - It is 24 inches high, with opaque 



(C arthamus tinctonus) leaves and bright orange colored flowers . The 

 seed is sown in the spring in permanent beds. The plant is used 

 for its flowers which are picked when in full bloom and used for 

 dyeing silks and in making rouge. The flowers have diaphoretic 

 properties. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 34 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 

 Oocjp ►!< A native of Southern Europe, growing in broad 



71 » *1 . tufts 14 to 16 inches high. The leaves are 



(salvia officinalis) whitish-green, oval in shape and wrinkled, while 

 the flowers are borne in groups of three or four in permanent clus- 

 ters, usually lilac in color. Sage is sown either in spring or in 

 autumn in permanent beds or as an edging, and will gTow without 

 particular attention. The leaves are used for medicinal purposes and 

 for seasoning a wide variety of dishes. Sage cheese is well known in 

 this country. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 34 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 



vr\rv (liimtripr n A native of Southern Europe, growing 

 savory, Summer © 8 to 10 inches high, with an erect, 

 (batureia horlensis) branching stem. The leaves are small 



and the flowers pink or white in color, formed in clusters of five. 

 The plant is highly fragrant. The seed is sown early in spring in 

 beds or may be started in the hot-bed. The leaves and young shoots 

 are used for flavoring dressings and soups. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 

 34 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00, postpaid. 



TflvmP ^ ^ native of Southern Europe. The plant is very 

 /mf 7 -\ small with stiff , branching white stems and small, 



(Thymus vulgaris) triangular leaves. The flowers are small and 

 pinkish lilac in color. Thyme is usually planted in permanent beds 

 or as an edging. The seed is sown in early spring. The leaves and 

 young shoots are used for seasoning while green, or may be dried 

 and used for the same purpose. Thyme tea is used for curing 

 headache. Pkt. 15c, oz. 60c, 34 lb. $2.25, lb. $8.00, postpaid. 



Wnrmwnnd ►£< ^ na ^ ve °f Europe having stems 4 feet high 

 (A Y : , . s ^th numerous small leaves of grayish color 



(Artemisia absinthium) an d greenish flowers, very insigniflcant in 

 size. The seed is sown in permanent beds and if given protection 

 during the winter, will last for years. The leaves are used for flavor- 

 ing, as a tonic and as a vermifuge. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, }i lb. $1.10, 

 lb. $4.00, postpaid. 



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Herbs have many uses. They require only a small place in your garden 



