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Herbs 



Sweet, Pot, 

 '& Medicinal 



Culture— Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow 

 seeds early in spring in shallow drills 1 foot apart. 

 When up a few inches transplant or thin out to proper 

 distances. Those grown for the foliage should be cut 

 and dried before they have come into full bloom, tied 

 in bunches, and hung up or spread thinly where they 

 can dry quickly, Those marked with a * are perennial. 

 5010 Anise. Grown for its seed used for garnishing 



and cordials. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 

 5012 *Balm. The leaves are used for seasoning and 



liqueurs. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 

 5014 Basil, Sweet. The sweet-scented foliage is 



used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c; § oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 

 5016 Bene. Used medicinally and in cookery. Re- 

 quires hot weather. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 

 5018 Borage (Gurkenkrauf). Used for seasoning 



and cordials. Pkt. 10c; § oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 

 5020 Caraway (KuemmeT). The seeds are used in 



breads, cakes, etc. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 

 5022 *Catnip. Leaves and young shoots used for 



medicine and seasoning. Pkt. 15c; 5 oz. 35c; 



oz. 60c. 



5024 Coriander. Aromatic seeds for confectionery 



and cordials. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 

 5026 Cumin. Grown for its seeds. Used for flavor- 

 ing soups, pastry, etc. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 

 5028 Dill. Indispensable for dill pickles and for 



dill sauce. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c. 

 5030 *Fennel, Sweet. Used in sauces and liqueurs, 



or raw as a side dish. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 

 5032 *Horehound. For seasoning and also for 



cough medicine. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 

 5034 *Lavender. The dried flowers have a pleasing 



perfume. Pkt. 10c; 5 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 1 lb. 



$1.50. 



5038 *Pennyroyal. Used medicinally and for sea- 

 soning food. Pkt. 20c; 5 oz. 45c; oz. 80c. 



5042 *Rosemary. The leaves and young tips are 

 used for seasoning. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



5044 *Rue. For seasoning and also used to cure 

 roup in fowl. Pkt. 10c; 5 oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5046 Saffron. (Carthamus tinctorius). For flavor- 

 ing and coloring. Pkt. 10c; 5 oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5048 *Sage. One of the most popular of all herbs. 

 For seasoning. Pkt. 10c; § oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5050 Savory, Summer (Bohnenkraut). The 

 leaves and young shoots are used for flavoring. 

 Pkt. 10c; i oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5032 *Savory, Winter. Used as above for season- 

 ing. Pkt. 10c; § oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 



5053 Spearmint. Extensively used for making 

 the popular mint sauce. Pkt. 40c; i oz. $1.10; 

 \ oz. $2.00; oz. $3.50. 



5036 Sweet Marjoram. Leaves used green in 

 summer and dried in winter. For seasoning. 

 Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 



5054 Tansy. The young leaves are used for season- 

 ing. Pkt. 10c; I oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 



5056 Thyme, Broad-leaved English. Very 

 popular for seasoning meat dishes. Pkt. 10c; 

 \ oz. 35c; oz. 60c. 



5058 Thyme, French Summer. Used for sea- 

 soning. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 



5060 Wormwood. For flavoring, medicines, and 

 liqueurs. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 



5061 Mixed Herbs. Contains all the popular 

 varieties for kitchen use. Pkt. 10c; £ oz. 

 30c; oz. 50c. 



Kale or Borecole 



Chou Vert, Fr. 

 Cavolo Verde, Ital. 

 Breton, Sp. 

 Blaetterkohl, Ger. 

 Culture— Excellent greens 

 for winter and spring use. Sow 

 from May to June, in drills 

 about 1 J feet apart, and culti- 

 vate same as Cabbage. For 

 early spring use, sow in Sep- 

 tember, and protect during 

 winter. The varieties are so 

 hardy that the green leaves 

 may be dug out from under 

 the snow in winter and used 

 for greens. Their flavor is im- 

 proved greatly by frost. The 

 plants may be permitted to 

 reach their full size when they 

 will yield a large quantity of 

 delicious, rich green herbage 

 which may be used all winter 

 long. One ounce of seed 

 will produce about 2000 

 plants. 



Dreer's Imperial Long Standing Kale 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Kale 



Vitamin A 

 Iron .00254% 



422 Dreer's Imperial Long Standing. A beautifully curled sort 

 of vigorous, spreading habit. Hardy, of attractive appearance, 

 bright green color, and very productive. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 60c; 

 lb. $2.00. 



420 Dwarf Green Curled. Leaves curled, brilliant green. Of compact 

 growth. Pkt., 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



423 Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch. A hardy strain of strong growth 

 producing finely curled foliage with a distinct and beautiful blue 

 tinge. Pkt. 10; oz. 20c; \ \b. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



425 Sea Kale (Crambe marilima). A perennial which should be grown 

 and cultivated like Rhubarb. Edible parts are the young, strong 

 shoots that come up in early spring. After blanching they are 

 cooked and served like Asparagus, or the leaves may be used as 

 greens. Pkt. 10c; £ oz. 35c; oz. 60c; \ lb. $2.00. 



Chou Rave, Fr. 

 Cavolo rapa, Ital 



Kohl-Rabi 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Kohl-Rabi 



Calories per lb. 140 

 Vitamin C 

 Proteins 2.0% 

 Carbohydrates 6.5% 

 Fats .1% 

 Calcium .077% 

 Iron .00061% 



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431 



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Col de Nabo, Sp. 

 Kohl-Rabi, Ger. 

 Culture— As early in the spring as the 

 ground can be put in good garden condition, 

 sow it in rows like Radishes, Carrots, or 

 any other root crops. Thin the seedlings to 

 stand 4 inches apart in the row, allowing 18 

 to 24 inches between the rows. The product 

 is ready for use when the bulbs average 

 2 to 2 j inches in diameter. The thick outer 

 skin should be removed before boiling. Much 

 sweeter and more tasty than Turnips. One 

 ounce of seed will sow a drill of 

 about 300 feet. 

 A tender variety with smooth, white root, 

 The best variety for outdoor culture as well as 

 excellent for hotbed or greenhouse growing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 

 J lb. 75c. 



Early White or Green Vienna. A standard sort for table use. 

 Has a very short top and forms the root quickly. A most dependable 

 variety on all soils with white, tender flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 

 \ lb. 75c. 



Early Purple Vienna. Skin purple, but flesh white and a good 

 quality and flavor. As early as the white and more heat resistant, 

 hence recommended for sections with warm seasons. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c; 1 lb. 75c. 



Earliest Erfurt 



and very short top. 



Plants of various perennial herbs will be found offered on page 202 



