FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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Savory, Summer 



Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot Herbs — Continued 



SAFFRON (Carthamus tinctorius). A hardy annual from Egypt, 

 that has become natiirahzed in many ^arts of the country. 

 Cviltivated for its flowers which are used in dyeing and to make 

 the cosmetic powder called rouge. Pkt 5c; Oz. 10c: 2 Oz. 30c: 

 %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. 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 winter and may be divided. 

 If this is done they will give a second crop superior in quality. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



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. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 30c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



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. 35c; 3 0z. 40c; 

 % Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 



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, propaga- 

 ting by cuttings or dividing the roots. A dry, poor soil is best 

 adapted to bring out the peculiar virtues of this plant. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 30c; 3 Oz. 35c; h. Lb. 60c; Lb, $3.00 



CLOVER SEEDS 



Prices of Clover subject to change, 

 -purchaser's expense. 



Alfalfa nr T lir^rn** (Medicago sativa) It is 



/^lldiid, ur l-iU(^crilC 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 



giants live any time. Sow on rich moist loam or sandy soil 

 aving a deep, porous subsoil. 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. 35c; 100 Lbs at market price. 



A1cilr<» rfcf ^-uT-orlicVi (Trifolium hyhridtim). The 

 .^^lblK.e, Ur »:i weaisn most hardy of all clovers; per- 

 ennial. 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. 



The pound prices include postage; 100 pound prices are by freight or express at 



Alsike or Swedish Clover 



White Dutch Clover 



Crimson Trefoil, or Scarlet Italian ium-^tl'- 



carnatum). 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 im- 

 mense 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 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. 35c; 

 100 Lbs. at market price. 



Mammoth, or Large Red ^^:;^?'ra?irtw&'e 



the size of the Common Red Clover, often making a stand 

 when the other clovers fail. Sow about eight to twelve pounds 

 per acre. H Lb. 10c; Lb. 35c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



Medium Red, or June IXlTi^rm^TV^?- 



tant of all the vai-ieties 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. 10c; Lb. 35c; 100 Lbs. at 

 market price. 

 Wkif A niif/»K (Trifolium repens). A small, creeping 

 VV Illlc lyuicn 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. 35c; 100 Lbs. at market pi'ice, 



