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DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., PELLA, IOWA 



Pot, Medical and Sweet 

 Herbs 



A few pot and sweet herbs (for flavoring soups, 

 meats, etc.) are indispensible to every garden, 

 while some of the medicinal herbs will also be 

 found very useful. Herbs in general love a mel- 

 low and free soil. Sow early in spring, in shallow 

 drills, one foot apart, and when well up thin out 

 o rtransplant from six to ten inches apart. Care 

 should be taken to harvest them properly. Do 

 this on a dry day just before they come into full 

 blossom; dry quickly in the shade; pack close in 

 dry boxes to exclude the air entirely. 



Those marked with a (*) are perennial, and 

 when once obtained in the garden may be pre- 

 served for yeaurs with little attention. 

 BALM. The leaves have a fragrant odor and are 

 used for making a pleasant beverage known as 

 balm wine, also for balm, tea, for use in fevers. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20'cts. 

 DILL. The seeds have an aromatic odor, and 

 warm, pungent taste. They are used as a con- 

 diment, and also for pickling with cucumbers 

 to heighten the flavor. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., % lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 •HOREHOUND. This herb is a favorite remedy 

 in pulmonary complaints. It enters largely 

 into the composition of cough syrups and loz- 

 enges. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 

 HYSSOP. The leaves and flower stalks are used 

 medicnally ; it is a stimulant and expectorant, 

 and employed in humoral asthma and chronic 

 catarrh. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 •LAVENDER. It is cultivated for its fragrant 

 spikes of flowers which are used for the distil- 



lation of Lavender Water. Being dried and put 

 up in paper bags, they are also used to per- 

 fume linen. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



MARJORAM SWEET. The leaves and ends of of 

 the shoots are highly esteemed for seasoning, 

 both in summer and dried for winter use. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



SAFFRON. The flower is the part used medicin- 

 ally, which should be picked while in full blos- 

 som and dried for use. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts. 



*SAGE BROAD-LEAVED. The most extensively 

 used of all herbs for seasoning and dressing; 

 indispensible. Per pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., % 

 lb. $1.00. 



SUMMER SAVORY. The plant is aromatic. The 

 tops are used either green or dry, in stuffing 

 meats, also for salads and soups. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



*SWEET THYME. A medicinal and culinary 

 herb. The young leaves and tops are used for 

 soups, dressing and sauce, either green or dry. 

 Thyme tea is a cure for nervous headache. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



SCRREL FRENCH. The leaves, having an acid 

 taste, may be employed in salads ; it is used 

 principally for soups, and is sometimes cooked, 

 as Kale or Spinach. It makes a good dish. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. 



Peanuts 



Plant in May, in drills 3 feet apart, placing the 

 nuts 8 to 12 inches apart in the drill. Culti- 

 vate flat and keep clean. By mail postage post- 

 paid. % lb. 25 cts., lb. 45 cts. 



All 10c packages Garden or Flower Seeds, 3 pkgs. 25c. 



A. A. FERTILIZER 



For Everything That Grows 



A concentrated natural fertilizer that promotes strong healthy growth of all 

 plants and makes a rich fertile soil. Absolutely weedless and far superior to stable 

 manure. 



FOR LAWNS, GARDENS AND SHRUBBERY it is unequalled— produces thick 

 velvety green turf, healthy foliage and vivid colored flowers. Use 10 pounds for each 

 100 square feet raked into surface soil. 



VEGETABLE CROPS — Promotes quick early growth of crisp, tender vegetables. 

 A profitable fertilizer for the practical grower. Use drill or broadcast 10 lbs. for each 

 100 square feet. 



POTTED PLANTS — One tablespoonful for each 6-inch pot once every two weeks 

 will give your plants new life. 



PRICE NOT POSTPAID 



5 lbs., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., 50 cts; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lb. 



Lots, $3.00 



Also put up in cartons for House Plants. 25 cents a car- 

 ton, postpaid 



A Carton of this Plant Food will feed your house plants for a long time. 



Prices on 500 lbs., 1000 and Ton Lots, as special low prices to Market Gardeners 

 and for farm use. 



Write for prices, also for our Book how to apply A. A. Brand Fertilizer. 



