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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



AROMATIC, MEDICINAL AND POT HERBS 



Continued 



Pii^ (Buta grav.eolens). A hardy perennial with a pecuh'ar 

 ■X"*' smell. The leaves are bitter, and so acrid as to blister the 

 skin. It is a stimulant and an ti- spasmodic, but must be used 

 with great caution, as its use sometimes resuUs in serious in- 

 jury. It must not be suffered to run to seed, and does best on 

 poor soil. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 26c; ^4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.60 



Saffrnn (Carthamus tinctorius). A hardy annual from 



kjaiii uil Egypt, that has become naturalized in many parts of 



the country. Cultivated for its flowers, which are used in dye 



ing and to make the cosmetic powder called rouge. Pkt. 6c; 

 Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; hhh. 30c; Lb. $1.C 



.00 



Sag 



CORIANDER. 



Oz. 55c: 



C ^f't'in A At* (Cor iandrum sativum). 



V^Oridnuer a hardy annual, culti- 

 vated for its seed which has an agree- 

 able taste, and is used in confection- 

 ery, and to disguise the taste of medi- 

 cine. Sow early in the spring, and 

 gather on a dry day, bruising the 

 stems and leaves as little as possible, 

 for when injured they have a dis- 

 agreeable odor, which they impart to 

 the seed. Pkt.6c; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz.l6c; 

 h Lb. 26c; Lb. 76c. 



Coriander for Flavoring 



Oz.lOc; 20z.l6c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



Cat-Mint or Catnip S'fa). 



A hardy perennial, well known as a 

 valuable mild nervine for infants. 

 Sow in fall or early spring, in drills 

 twenty inches apart. Pkt.5c; Oz.SOc; 

 2 Oz. 66c; h Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 



rjjil {Anethum 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. Sow early in -- 

 spring, and keep clear of weeds. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 

 2 0z. 16c; ^Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



F<>nnol ^\ki»0{ {Fozniculum officinale). Ahardy 

 1 ciiiici, ^nXjX,v perennial. The leaves are largely 

 used in soups, fish sauces, garnishes and salads. The seed is some- 

 times used in confectionery. Sow and cultivate like Anise. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



CMarrubium 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 lozenges. Will thrive in any soil, but is stronger if grown on 

 light, poor land. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 36c; % Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



Hv««ftn (Hyssopus officinalis). A hardy perennial with an aro- 

 I iy>>up matic flavor, and 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. It does best on a 

 dry, sandy soil. The plants should be thinned to twelve inches 

 apart. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 36c; ^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



I a\ti>r\Ai>r CLavendula spica). A hardy perennial, growing about 

 l^aviSllUCI two feet high. It is used for the distillation of laven- 

 der water, or dried and used to perfume linen. It does best in light, 

 warm soil. It should be picked before it becomes dry and hard, and 

 dried quickly. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 26c; ^ Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.60 



A (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. Sow early in .spring (four to 

 five pounds per acre in drills) on very rich ground, cultivate 

 often and thin the plants to sixteen inches apart. Cut the 

 leaves and tender shoots just as the plant is coming ifito flower 

 and dry quickly in the shade. The plants wiU survive the win- 

 ter, and may be divided. If this is done they will give a second 

 crop superior in quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 H Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



^iimm^r ^a%/r\r%f iSatureia hortensis). A hardy annual, 



^Ul 111 lit: I ^a\K)\y the dried stems, leaves and flowers of 



which are extensively used for flavoring,particularly in dressings 



and soups. Culture the same as that of Sweet Marjoram. 



Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 



Tan^V (Tanacetum vulgare). A hardy perennial plant from 



I dildj Europe, but grows wild in many parts of this country. 



The leaves, when green, have a peculiar, aromatic odor, which 



they lose in drying. Cultivated for its medicinal properties 



which are those common to bitter herbs. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 30c; 



Lb. $1.00; 



MARJORAM, SWEET. 



5.00 



Thvmo ^Thymus 

 I nymC vulgaris). 



This herb is perennial, and 

 is both a medicinal and cu- 

 linary 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 head- 

 ache, tow as early as the 

 ground will permit. 

 Pkt. 6c; Oz. 20c; 



2 0z.35c; %iLli.60c; 

 Lb. $2.00 



/ormwood <4'-Jsr»). 



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 or propagated 



by cuttings, or dividing the 



roots. A di'y. poor soil is best 



adapted to bring out 



the peculiar virtues 



of this plant. 



Horehound 



Mar^ 



rarn Sw^^t (Origanum marjorana'). _ A perennial 



but not hardy enough to endure the 

 winter of the north. The young, tender tops are used green for 

 flavoring, or they may be dried for winter use. Sow in drills as 

 early as possible, and thin out the plants to six or eight inches 

 apart. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 16c; 2 Oz. 25c; ^Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.26 



PA«>iYIArv (Rosmarinus officinalis'). A hardy perennial, with 



ryUMSIIlaiy fragrant odor and a warm, aromatic, 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. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; % Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00 



SUMMER SAVORY. 



