M. FERRY & COS DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



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AROMATIC, MEDICINAL AND POT HERBS 



Most of the varieties thrive best on saudy soil and some are stronger and better flavored when grown on that which 

 is rather poor. In all cases the soil should be carefully prepared and well cultivated, as the young plants are for the 

 most part delicate and easily choked out by weeds. Sow as early as the ground can be made ready, in drills sixteen 

 to eighteen inches apart, taking pains that the soil is fine and pressed firmly over the seed, or they may be planted as a 

 second crop— the seeds sown in beds in April and the plants set out in June. Most of them should be cut when in bloom, 

 wilted in the sun and thoroughly dried in the shade. 



ANISE {Pimpinella anisuvi) An annual herb cultivated prin- 

 cipally for its seeds which have a fragrant, agreeable smell and 

 pleasant taste; used medicinally for various purposes. The leaves 

 are sometimes used for garnishing and flavoring. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 30c; h Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



BALM (Melissa officinalis) A perennial herb, easily propa- 

 gated by division of the root or from seed. The leaves have a fra- 

 grant odor similar to lemons and are used for making balm tea 

 for use in fevers and a pleasant beverage called balm wine. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 3 Oz. 40c; ^Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 



BASIL, SWEET (Ocimum basilicum) A hardy annual from 

 the East Indies. The seeds and stems have a flavor somewhat 

 similar to that of cloves and are used for flavoring soups and 

 sauces. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 3 Oz. 35c; % Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



BORAGE (Borago officinalis) A hardy annual used as a pot 

 herb and for bee pasturage. The bruised leaves immersed in 

 water give it an agreeable flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 30c; 

 %Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



CARAWAY (Carum cariti) Cultivated for its seed which is 

 used in confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves are sometimes used 

 in soups. If sown early in August the plants will give a fair crop 

 of seed the next season, but when sown in the spring will not 

 generally seed until th3 next year. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; 

 ^Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



CARAWAY, for Flavoring. Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; h Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. 60c. Anise 



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CATNIP, or CAT=MINT {Nepeta cataria) A hardy perennial, 

 well known as a valuable mild nervine for infants. Sow preferably 

 in fall, or in early spring, in drills twenty inches apart. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 40c; 3 Oz. 75c; H Lb. $1.35; Lb. $4.00 



CORIANDER (Coriandrum sativum) A hardy annual culti- 

 vated for its seed which has an agreeable taste and is used in con- 

 fectionery and to disguise the taste of medicine. Gather on a dry 

 day, bruising the stems and leaves as little as possible, for when 

 injured they have a disagreeable odor which they impart to the 

 seed. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 35c; Lb. 75c. 



CORIANDER, for Flavoring. 

 Lb. 50c. 



Oz. 10c; 3 0z. 15c; ^ Lb. 30c. 



Borage 



DILL (Anethuni graveolens) An annual cultivated for its seed 

 which has an aromatic odor and a warm, pungent taste. It is 

 good for flatulence and colic in infants. It is sometimes added 

 to pickled cucumbers to heighten the flavor. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 3 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



FENNEL, FLORENCE (Fceniculum dulce) An excellent bulb- 

 like vegetable which is formed above the ground at the base of the 

 leaf stalk. Blanched and boiled it somewhat resembles in flavor 

 celery, but is more delicate. Sow in spring and for succession. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 3 Oz. 35c; H Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



FENNEL, SWEET {Foeniculum officinale) A hardy perennial. 

 The leaves are larg;ely used in soups, fish sauces, garnishes and 

 salads. The seed is sometimes used in confectionery. Pkt. 6c; 

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



HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare) A perennial herb with a 

 strong, aromatic smell and a bitter, pungent taste. It is a tonic 

 and enters largely into the composition of cough syrups and loz- 

 enges. Will thrive in anv soil but is stronger if grown on light, 

 poor land. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 3 Oz. 35c; h Lb. 60c; Lb. $3.00 



HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis) A hardy perennial with an aro- 

 matic flavor and a warm, pungent taste. It is a stimulant and 

 expectorant and is used in asthma and chronic catarrh. The 

 flowering summits and leaves are the parts used. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 35c; 3 Oz. 40c; % Lb. 75c; Lb. $3.50 



LAVENDER (Lavendula spita) A hardy perennial, growing 

 about two feet high. It is used for the distillation of lavender 

 water or dried and used to pei'fume linen. It should be picked 

 before it becomes dry and hard and dried quickly. The seed 

 is of rather slow and uncertain germination. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 

 3 Oz. 35c; %Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



MARJORAM, SWEET {Origanum marjorana) A perennial 

 plant but not hardy enough to endure the winter of the north. 

 The young, tender tops are used green for flavoring, or they may 

 .be cut and dried for v/inter use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 3 Oz. 35c; 

 3^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.35 



ROSEMARY {Rosmarinus officinalis) A hardy perennial with 

 fragrant, spicy odor and a warm, bitter taste. May be easily 

 raised from seed but does not reach a size fit for use until the 

 second season. The dried leaves deteriorate rapidly with age. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 3 Oz. 60c; % Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.50 



RUE {Ruta graveolens) A hardy perennial with a peculiar 

 smell. The leaves are bitter and so acrid as to blister the skin. 

 It is a stimulant and anti-spasmodic 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. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 3 Oz. 35c; ^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $1,75 





