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AROMATIC, MEDICINAL anp POT HERBS—continued 
° (Anethum graveolens) An annual of aromatic odor and warm pungent taste. Its seeds are used for 
Dill Mammoth seasoning. It possesses medicinal properties but its largest use is for making Dill pickles. Plant branch- 
ing, two to three feet high; leaves very much cut into thread-like segments. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
(Feniculum officinale) A hardy perennial. 
Fennel, Sweet The seeds of this aromatic herb have a 
pleasant taste,and are sometimes used in confectionery, also in 
various medicinal preparations. The young shoots are sometimes 
eaten raw and are used in salads, soups and fish sauces. Plant 
very branching, two to four feet high, with dense thread-like 
foliage; flowers light yellow in large loose umbels. Seed oval. Pkt. 
10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; 14 Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
(Marrubium vulgare) A perennial herb with an 
Horehound aromatic odor Ace | a mittens pungent taste. It is 
a tonic and enters largely into the composition of cough syrups 
and lozenges. Laxative in large doses. Will thrive in any soil but 
is stronger if grown on light, poor land. Plant spreading, one to 
two feet high; leaves ovate, roughened, covered with whitish 
down; flowers small, white, borne at axils of leaves. Pkt. 10c; 
Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; 14 Lb, $1.10; Lb. $4.00 
H (Hyssopus officinalis) A hardy perennial with an 
YSSOP aromatic odor and a warm, pungent taste. It is a stimu- 
lant, expectorant and mild tonic. The flowering summits and 
leaves are the parts used. It does best on dry, sandy soil. Plant 
upright with narrow glossy dark green leaves; flowers small, 
poms in whorled spikes, blue, sometimes white or pink. .Pkt. 10c; 
z. 75c. 
L d (Lavendula spica) A hardy perennial, growing 
aVENGEY about two feet high. It is used for the distillation 
of lavender water or dried and used to perfume linen. It should 
be picked before it becomes dry and hard, and dried quickly. The 
seed is of rather slow and uncertain germination. Plant erect, 
with slender grayish green leaves and small violet-blue flowers. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; 14 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 
° (Origanum marjorana) An aromatic 
Majoram, Sweet herb for seasoning. The young tender 
tops and leaves are used green in summer to flavor broths, dress- 
ings, etc., and are also dried for winter use. Usually grown as 
an annual as it is not hardy enough to endure the winter of the 
northern states. Plant erect but branching with small oval 
grayish green leaves and small purplish or whitish flowers. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 4 Lb. 60c; Lb, $2.00 
(Rosmarinus officinalis) A hardy perennial, with 
Rosemary fragrant odor and a warm bitter taste. The leaves 
are used for flavoring meats and soups, and for medicinal drinks. 
Plant erect, branching with small slender leaves and small light 
blue flowers. The blossoms form the principal ingredient in the 
Mammotn Ditt distillation of toilet waters. Plants do not reach a size suitable 
for use until the second season. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c. 
R (Ruta graveolens) A hardy perennial with a peculiar, unpleasant smell. The leaves are bitter and so acrid as to blister 
Ue the skin. It is a stimulant and antispasmodic but must be used with great caution, as its use sometimes results in serious 
injury. It must not be suffered to run to seed and does best on poor soil. Plant one and one-half to two feet high, becoming 
woody at the base; leaves much divided; flowers yellow. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c. 
S ff (Carthamus tinctorius) A hardy annual, Cultivated for its flowers which are used principally for coloring, some- 
arrromn times for flavoring and to make the cosmetic powder called rouge. The flowers should be picked while in full 
bloom. Plant upright in growth, one to three feet high; leaves ovate, prickly: flower-heads yellow, thistle-like. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
S (Salvia officinalis) One of the most extensively used herbs for seasoning. It is also believed to possess medicinal 
AE properties. Hardy perennial. about fifteen to eighteen inches high. Plant very branching; flowers usually blue, some- 
times pink or white; leaves grayish green, oval, wrinkled. 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.10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; 14 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
S S (Satureia hortensis) Ahardy aromatic annual twelve to fifteen inches high, the dried stems, 
avory, SUMMEF leaves and flowers of which are extensively used for seasoning, especially in dressings and soups. 
Plant erect, branching; leaves small, narrow; flowers small, purple, pink or white, borne in short spikes. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 
Th (Thymus vulgaris) An aromatic perennial herb, eight to ten inches high, used principally for seasoning. Plant very 
yme branching with wiry foliage and small lilac flowers. Sometimes the leaves are used to make a tea for the purpose of 
relieving nervous headache. Sow as early as the ground will permit. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 2 Oz. 75c; 14 Lb. $1.10; Lb. $4.00 
W. d (Artemisia absinthium) A perennial plant of fragrant and spicy odor, but with intensely bitter taste. The 
Ormwood leaves are used as a tonic, vermifuge and as a dressing for fresh bruises. Plant erect, two to three feet 
high, with much divided leaves and loose clusters of small light yellow flowers. It may be raised from seed, propagating by 
cuttings or dividing the roots. A dry, poor soil is best adapted to bring out the peculiar virtues of this plant. Pkt. 10c. 
