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60 D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 
AROMATIC, MEDICINAL 4® POT HERBS 
G ENBEBRAL GULTURAL DIREGTIONS.—Most of the varieties thrive best 
on rich, sandy soil, which 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 anisum).—A well known annual herb 
whose seeds, which have an agreeable aromatic odor and taste, 
are used for dyspepsia and colic, and as a corrective of griping 
and unpleasant medicines. Sow early and thin to three inches 
apart in the row. Pkt. 5dcts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 20cts.; 
14 Lb. 30cts.; Lb. $1.00. 
BALM (Melissa officinalis) —A perennial herb, easily 
propagated by division of the root or from seed. The leaves 
ave a fragrant odor, similar to lemons, and are used for 
making balm tea for use in fevers, and a pleasant beverage 
called balm wine. Plant early and thin to ten inches apart. 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 25cts.; 2 Oz. 40cts.; 14 Lb. 75cts.; Lb. $2.50. 
BASIL, SWEET (Ocimum basilicum).—A hardy annual 
from the Kast Indies. The seed and stems are used for flavor- 
ing soups and sauces, having the flavor of cloves. Pkt. 5cts.; 
Oz. 15cts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.; 14 Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.50. 
BORAGE (Borago officinalis).—A hardy annual, used as a 
pot herb, and for bee pasturage. The leaves immersed in 
water give it an agreeable taste and flavor. Sow in April and 
thin to eight inches apart. In some places this sows itself 
and becomes a weed. Pkt. Sdcts.; Oz. l5cts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.; 
14 Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.50. 
CARAWAY (Carum carui).—Cultivated for itsseed, which 
is used in confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves are some- 
times 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 seed until the next year. Plant in drills two 
or three feet apart, and thin to six inches apart in the row. 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 15ets.; 144 Lb. 25cts.; Lb. 75cts. 
CARAWAY FOR FLAVORING._oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 15cts.; 
4 Lb. 20cts.; Lb. 50cts. 
CAT-MINT, OR CATNIP (Nepeta cataria).—A hardy 
perennial, well known as a valuable mild nervine for infants. 
The plants should be pulled up by the roots when in full 
fiower, and dried in the shade. The seed may be sown either 
in the fall or early spring, in drills twenty inches apart. 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 30cts.; 2 Oz. 55cts.; 144 Lb. $1.00.; Lb. $3.00. 
CORIANDER (Coriandrum sativum).—A hardy annual, 
cultivated for its seed, which has an agreeable taste, and is 
used in confectionery, and to disguise the taste of medicine. 
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 disagreeable odor, which they impart to the seed. 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. l5cts.; 14 Lb. 25cts.; Lb. 75cts. 
CORIANDER FOR FLAVORING.—oz. 1octs.; 2 Oz. 15cts.; 
4% Lb. 20cts.; Lb. 50cts. 
DILL CAnethum Graveolens). ; 
Common Dill.—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, and is sometimes added to 
pickled cucumbers to heighten the flavor. Sow early in 
spring, and keep clear of weeds. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts.; 
2 Oz. 15cts.; 14 Lb. 20cts.; Lb. 50cts. 
‘ Mammoth Dill._an improved American variety, grow- 
ing much larger and maturing later than the above, and is 
really a great acquisition. Pkt. 5cets.; Oz. 15cts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.; 
14 Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.50. 
FENNEL, SWEET (Feniculum officinale).—A hardy per- 
ennial. The leaves are largely used in soups, fish sauces, 
garnishes and salads. The seed is sometimes used in confec- 
tionery. Sow and cultivate like Anise. Pkt. 5ets.; Oz. 10ets.; 
2 Oz. 20cts.; 14 Lb. 30ets.; 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 lozenges. Will thrive in any soil, but is stronger 
if grown onlight, poorland. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 20cts.; 2 Oz. 35cts.; 
14 Lb. 60cts.; Lb. $2.00. 
HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis).—A hardy perennial with 
an aromatic flavor, and warm, pungent taste. It is a stimu- 
lant and expectorant and is used in asthma and chronic 
catarrh. The flowering summits and leaves are the parts used. 
It likes a dry, sandy soil, and the plants should be thinned to 
twelve inches apart. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 2cts.; 2 Oz. 40cis.; 
1% Lb. 75cts.; Lb. $2.50. : 
LAVENDER (Lavendula vera).—A hardy perennial, grow- 
ing about twofeet 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. 5cts.; Oz. 10cts. ; 2 Oz. 20cts. ° 
14 Lb. 30cts.; Lb. $1.00. 
MARJORAM, SWEET (Origanum marjorana).—A peren- 
nial P ant, 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 ten inches apart. Pkt. 5cts.; 
Oz. 15cts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.; 14 Lb. 40cts.; Lh. $1.50. 
ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis)--A hardy perennial 
with 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 rap- 
idly a age. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 30cts.; 2 Oz. 55cts.; 14 Lb. $1.00; 
Lb. $3.00. 
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. 5cts.; Oz. 1icts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.; 14 Lb. 40cts.; 
Lb. $1.25. 
SAGE (Salvia officinalis)._A hardy perennial possessing 
some medicinal properties, but cultivated principaily 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 Ibs. per acre in drills) on very rich ground, culti- 
vate often and thin the plants to sixteen inches apart. 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. 5cts.; Oz. 20cts.; 
2 Oz. 35cts.; 14 Lb. 60cts.; Lb. $1.75. 
SUMMER SAVORY (satureia hortensis).—A hardy annual, 
the dried stems, leaves and flowers of which are extensively 
used for flavoring, particularly in dressings and soups. Cul- 
ture the same as that of Sweet Marjoram. Pkt. Scts.; 
Oz. 10cts.; 2 Oz. 20cts.: 14 Lb. 30cts.; Lb. $1.00. 
TANSY (Tanacetum vulgare).—A hardy perennial plant 
from Europe, but growing wild in many parts of the coun- 
try. 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. 5cts.; Oz. 30cts.; 2 Oz. 55cts.; 14 Lb. $1.00; Lb. $3.00. 
THYME (Thymus vulgaris)—This herb is perennial, and is 
both a medicinal and culinary plant. The young leaves and 
tops are used for soups, dressing and sauce; a tea is made of 
the leaves which is a great remedy in nervous headache. 
Sow as early as the ground will permit. Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 20cts.; 
2 Oz. 35cts.; 14 Lb. 60cts.; Lh. $2.00. 
WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthium).—A perennial plant 
of strong and fragrant odor, and aromatic, but intensely 
bitter taste. The leaves are used as a tonic and vermifuge, 
and also for fresh bruises. Is raised from seed and propa- 
ated by cuttings, or dividing the roots. A dry, poor soil is 
pest adapted to bring out the peculiar virtues of this plant. 
Pkt. 5cts.; Oz. 15cts.; 2 Oz. 25cts.; 14 Lb. 40cts.; Lb. $1.50. 
GULTURE OF BVERGREEN TREE SEBDS. 
The seed of evergreen trees should be kept in a dry, cool place until time of sowing. As early in the spring as the ground 
can be worked, the seed should be sown thinly in beds of fine, sandy loam, raised about four inches above the general surface. 
The seed can be raked in, or, if very small, it may lie upon the surface and then be rolled in or patted with the back of the 
spade to firm the earth around the seed. Then water very thoroughly but carefully, using a fine spray. The young plants are 
very apt to damp off, and need to be shaded from the hot sun and drying winds. 
A good shade can be made of laths nailed 
two inches apart to a light frame. This should be supported about eight inches above the seed bed in such a way as to be easily 
removed to allow cultivation and weeding. 
one or two years before transplanting to permanent ground. 
Do not allow the young plants to become choked with weeds. Let them remain 
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