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POT, SWEET, AND MEDICINAL HERB SEEDS— Continued. 



Pkt. 



Bene (Sesamum oricntalc). Used medicinally; height, 18 inches $o 5 



Borage (Borago officinalis). Excellent for bees, etc. ; height, 3 feet 5 



Caraway (Carum carvi). Grown principally for its seed for confectionery and medicine, also 



flavoring purposes; height, 2 feet 5 



Castor Oil Bean (Ricinus communis). For ornament and medicine; height, 6 feet 5 



Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Grown for its seed, also for garnishing ; height, 2 feet 5 



Cumin (Cuminum Cyminum). Good for pigeons, etc » 5 



Dill (Anethum graveolens). The leaves are used in soups, sauces and pickles ; also the seed for 



flavoring; height, 3 feet 5 



'Fennel, Sweet [Anethum fceniculum). The leaves are ornamental ; when boiled they are used 



in fish sauces ; height, 6 feet 5 



Horehound (Marrubium vulgar e). Used medicinally ; height, 2 feet 5 



'Lavender {Lavcndula vera). An aromatic medicinal herb : height, 2 feet 5 



Marigold, Pot (Calendula officinalis). For flavoring and medicine ; height, 1 foot 5 



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SWEET BASIL. 



SWEET MARJORAM. 



SI'JIMliK SAVOKY. 



FKENCH THYME. 



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Marjoram, Sweet, American (Origanum marjoram). Sweet Marjoram grown from American 

 seed is best for winter use for seasoning, to dry and rub up fine, as it makes more bulk and 

 is more profitable, even at double the cost of imported seed ; height, 1 foot $0 



Marjoram, Sweet, Imported. Imported seed is best to cut when green for summer use, as 

 it grows more vigorous, and produces numerous leaves; height, 1 foot 



Opium Poppy (White-Seeded) (Papaver somni/erum). Used medicinally ; height, 3 feet 



^Rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis). An aromatic and ornamental herb, height, 4 feet 



*Rue (Ruta graveolens). For medicinal purposes, good for fowls for the croup ; height, 3 feet 5 25 



"Sage (Salvia officinalis). The tender leaves and tops are used in sausage, stuffing and sauces ; 



height, 18 inches .. 5 20 



Savory, Summer (Satureia hortensis). For seasoning purposes ; height, 1 foot 5 20 



*Savory, Winter (Satureia montana). For same as the above 



*Tansy (Tanacetum vulgaris). For medicinal use ; height, 3 feet 



Thyme, French Summer (Thymus vulgaris). Used for seasoning; height, 1 foot 



*Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium). Used medicinally, beneficial for poultry, and should be 



planted in poultry yards 5 50 



Remit for postage on Herbs, 16 ctg. per pound, or fraetion thereof, except packets or ounces, when ordered to be sent by mail. 

 ESCULENT ROOTS AND VEGETABLE PLANTS. 



We furnish in their proper seasons for planting out in the garden or field the following roots and plants. We 

 grow and winter over in cold frames, Cabbage and Cauliflower Plants, for early spring planting, which mature 

 sooner than hot-bed sown plants ; they being hardened off stand the cold, and are ready to plant out at any time, 

 from February until the middle of April; after the 15th of April we supply only the hot-bed grown plants, and the 

 Late Field Grown Plants are ready for planting out in June and July. For large quantities of any of the follow- 

 ing varieties, special prices will be given on application. 



Jerusalem Artichoke Roots, Asparagus Roots, Onion and Garlic Sets, Potatoes, and Sweet Potato Plants and 

 Rhubarb Roots, will be found under their respective heads in the preceding pages. 



Chives. A hardy perennial, somewhat resembling the Onion ; producing round, slender leaves, very early in the 

 spring, and can be cut several times during the season ; equal to Onions, for flavoring soups, salads, etc. 

 Per clump, 25 cts. ; per doz., $2.50. By mail, 40 cts. each. 



Hop-Vine Roots. Per doz., 50 cts. ; per 100, #2.50. By mail, 75 cts. per doz. 



Horse-Radish Roots, or Sets. One of the most important and profitable of our market garden crops. The 

 sets may be planted at any time during the spring, in rows 2 feet apart, and in the rows 18 inches apart, plant- 

 ing the roots upright and covering them about 2 inches ; hoe or cultivate to keep down the weeds. For win- 

 ter use, take up in November, store away in the cellar, and cover with sand. Per doz., 20 cts. ; per 100, 60 

 cts. ; per 1000, $5. By mail, 30 cts. per doz., and $1.25 per 100. 



Tarragon Roots. For flavoring purposes; the young leaves are used for pickles, vinegar, etc., imparting a 

 delightful flavor. Each, 30 cts. ; per doz., $3. By mail, 40 cts. each. 



Remit for portage on Vegetable plants, 15 cts. per dozen, and 50 ets. per 100, when ordered to be sent by mail. 



