Savory, 



M. FERRY & GO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



Aromatic^ Medicinal and Pot Herbs — Continued 



SAFFRON (Carthamus tinctorius) A hardy annual from Egypt, 

 that has become naturaUzed in many parts of the country. 

 Cultivated for its flowers which are used in dying and to make 

 the cosmetic powder called rouge. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2O2. 25c; 

 ^Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



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 niay be divided. 

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

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



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. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



THYME ( Thymus vulgaris) This herb is perennial and is both 

 a medicinal and a 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. 50c; 

 2 Oz. 85c; ^ Lb. $1.50; Lb. $5.00 



WORMWOOD C^4rtemisia absinthium) A perennial plant of 

 fragrant and spicy odor, but with intensely bitter taste. The 

 leaves are used as a tonic, vermifuge and as a dressing for 

 fresh bruises. It may be raised from seed, propagating by cut- 

 tings or dividing the roots. A dry, poor soil is best adapted to 

 bring out the peculiar virtues of this plant. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 

 2 Oz. 35c; ^Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



CLOVER SEEDS 



Prices of Clover subject to 

 Kl£ 1£ f Qleclicago sativa) It is useless 



Alralra, or Lucerne to sow this clover on land having 

 a stiff clay or hard pan subsoil, as the roots naturally pene- 

 trate to a great depth and must do so if the plants live any 

 time. Sow on rich, moist loam or sandy soil having a deep, 

 porous subsoil. Prepare the land thoro\ighly 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. 

 % Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 X 1 •! o J* 1_ (Tri folium hybridum) The most 



AiSlke, or OWeaiSn hardy of all clovers: perennial. 

 On rich, moist soil 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 pound's per acre, when used 

 alone, h Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



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AisiKE, OR Swedish Clover 



White Dutch Clover 



Crimson Trefoil, or Scarlet Italian i n Va^r l^^- 



tum) 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 immense 

 and after cutting, it at once'commences growing again, con- 

 tinuing until severe, cold, freezing Aveather. It grows about 

 one foot high: the roots are nearly black; leaves long; blos- 

 soms 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. ^ Lb. 10c; Lb. 25c; for 

 larger lots inquire for prices. 

 «/j ,1 T r» J {TrifoUum pratense) 



Mammoth, or Large Ked Grows nearly twice the 

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

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

 acre. % Lb. 15c; Lb. 35c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 

 na f r» 1 1 (TrifoUum pratense) This 



Medium Ked, or June is by far the most important 

 of all the varieties 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. 15c; Lb. 35c; for larger 

 lots inquire for prices. 

 WT1-. r* J. U (TrifoUum repens) A small, creeping 

 W nite UUtCn 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 tliat 

 amount. ^Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c; for larger lots inquire for prices. 



