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D. M. FERRY & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



AROMATIC, MEDICINAL and POT HERBS— Continued 



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Wormwood 



D.ii m» .1 (Anethum graveolens) An annual of aromatic odor 



HI IVIammOtn and warm pungent taste. Its seeds are used for 

 seasoning. It possesses medicinal properties but its largest use is for 

 making Dill pickles. Plant branching, two to three feet high; leaves very 

 much cut into thread-like segments. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 20c; M Lb. 

 30c; Lb. $1.00 

 a> |. r It'll Seed should be sown in early spring where the 



Culture tor L/lll plants are to stand. A warm sandy soil is prefer- 

 able but good results can be obtained in any well drained tillable land. 



The rows should be from 1 J^ to 3 feet apart, depending on whether hand 

 or horse cultivation is to be given. Seed should be covered with not more 

 than l A inch of soil. When three to four weeks old the seedlings should be 

 thinned to 9 or even 12 inches apart in the rows. 



It is desirable at all times to keep the planting free of weeds and the soil 

 loose and open. 



In some sections, fall planting of this crop is recommended, it being 

 claimed that not only a better stand is obtained but the plants mature earlier. 



til j (Marrubium vulgare) A perennial herb with an aromatic 



rtorenouncl odor and a bitter, pungent taste. It is a tonic and entei s 

 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. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; M Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 



it (Hyssopus officinalis) A hardy perennial with an aromatic od< r 



HySSOp and a warm, pungent taste. It is a stimulant, 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, borne in whorled spikes, blue, sometimes white or 

 pink. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 75c. 



I j (Lavendula spica) A hardy perennial, growing about two 



Lavender 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 sm;>ll 

 violet-blue flowers. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; M Lb. $1.40; Lb. $5.00 



■ » • q . (Origanum marjorana) An aromatic herb for 



IVIajOram, oweet seasoning. The young tender tops and leaves are 

 used green in summer to flavor broths, dressings, 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 



D (Rosmarinus officinalis) A hardy perennial, with fragrant 



tvOSemary odor and a warm bitter taste. The leaves are used for 

 flavoring meats and soups, and for medicinal drinks. Plant erect, branch- 

 ing with small slender leaves and small light blue flowers. The blossoms 

 form the principal ingredient in the distillation of toilet waters. Plants 

 do not reach a size suitable for use until the second season. Sold out. 



r» (Ruta graveolens) A hardy perennial with a peculiar, unpleasant 



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



C CC (Carthamus tinctorius) A hardy annual. Cultivated for its 



Oartron flowers which are used principally for coloring, sometimes 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. 

 c (Salvia officinalis) One of the most extensively used herbs for 



bage seasoning. It is also believed to possess medicinal properties. 

 Hardy perennial, about fifteen to eighteen inches high. Plant very branch- 

 ing; flowers usually blue, sometimes 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. 30c; 2 Oz. 55c; l /i Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00 



o o (Satureia hortensis) A hardy aromatic annual 



OaVOry, Summer twelve to fifteen inches high, the dried stems, 



leaves and flowers of which are extensively used for seasoning, especially 



in dressings and soups. Plant erect, branching; leaves small, narrow; 



(lowers small, purple, pink or white, borne in short spikes. Pkt. 10c; 



Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; H Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



,p, (Thymus vulgaris) An aromatic perennial herb, eight to ten 



1 hy me inches high, used principally for seasoning. Plant very branch. 



ing 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. 50c; 2 Oz. 85c; M Lb. 



$1.40; Lb. $5.00 



m-j, T j (Artemisia absinthiuyn) A perennial plant of fragrant 



WormWOOa and spicy odor, but with intensely bitter taste. The 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; Oz. 75c. 



