C. C. MORSE & CO. — SEEDS — SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 
AROMATIC, MEDICINAL and POT HERBS 
Anise. A hardy annual. The seed especially being used for 
seasoning food, also for flavoring liquors and for medi- 
cinal purposes. Grows about two feet tall. Sow the 
seed where the plants are to stand. Pkt. 5c; 01. 15c; 
V\ l"fc»- 30c. 
Balm. A perennial herb used for seasoning, especially in 
liquors. Has a lemon-like flavor. Thrives in any warm 
location and is easy to grow. Plant grows one to two 
feet high. Pit. 5c; oz. 25c; V t lb. 75c. 
Basil, Sweet. A hardy annual, the leaves of which have a 
clover-like flavor. Used for seasoning soups, meats and 
and salads. Of the easiest culture. Seed can be sown 
as early as the weather permits. Pit. 5c; oz. 15c; V* lb. 
50C 
Bohnenkraut is Summer Savory. 
Borage. The leaves are used for flavoring and the flowers 
furnish bee pasture. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 35c. 
Caraway. A biennial herb, grown for its seeds, which are 
used for flavoring breads, cakes and cheese; also occa- 
sionally for the young shoots and leaves, which are 
eaten. Grows two feet high. Is of easy culture. Sow 
the seed in the Spring for seed crop the following year. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; V4 1»- 30c. 
Catnip. Practically a wild plant. Is a hardy perennial, the 
leaves of which are used for medicinal purposes. Pit. 
10c; oz. 60c; y 4 lb. $1.75. 
Coriander. An easily grown herb, the seeds of which are 
used for flavoring pastry, confectionery and liquors. 
Grows two to three feet high. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; Vi H>- 30c. 
Dill. An annual herb, the seeds of which are used for sea- 
soning. The foliage is also used for flavoring as well 
as for medicinal purposes. Grows two to three feet 
high. Its largest use is pickling cucumbers in what is 
known as "Dill Pickles." Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; V4 lb. 25c. 
Pennel, Sweet. A hardy perennial, the leaves of which are 
used in soups, garnishes and salads. The seed should 
be sown early and plants thinned to six or eight plants 
to foot of row. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; V4 lb. 30c. 
Horehound. A hardy perennial shrub, one to three feet 
high, with whitish, hairy leaves, which are used in con- 
fectionery and in medicines for coughs and colds. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 75c. 
Hyssop. A hardy perennial shrub, growing 18 inches high. 
Used for medicinal purposes, both green and dried. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 75c. 
Sweet Marjoram. A half-hardy perennial, the leaves of 
which are used, both green and dried, for flavoring or 
seasoning. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c. 
Lavender. A hardy perennial, growing two feet high and 
forming a bush about four feet in diameter. Wsed as a 
garden plant on account of its fragrant blossoms and 
foliage. Its long, fragrant stems are frequently used 
for fancy work when dried. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; V4 In- 60c - 
Rosemary. A hardy perennial shrub, the leaves of which 
are used for seasoning and medicinal purposes. Oil of 
Rosemary is distilled from the leaves. Pit. 5o; oz. 35c; 
% lb. $1.00. 
B>ue. A hardy perennial, thriving on poor soil. Has a 
peculiar smell; leaves are bitter. Is used as a stimu- 
lant but should be used with caution, since its use 
sometimes results in injury. Pit. 5c; oz. 30c; Vi lb. 90c. 
Bag-*. A hardy perennial shrub, with whitish-green, oval, 
and very much wrinkled leaves, which have a pleasant 
smell and which are used for seasoning. It is easily 
grown and the seed can be sown almost any time. Its 
fragrant, purplish flowers are especially attractive to 
bees, and the finest white honey has its source in sage 
blossoms. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; V4 lo. 40c. 
Summer Savory. A hardy annual, the stems and leaves of 
which are used for flavoring dressings and soups. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; Vi H>. 45c. 
Winter Savory. A hardy perennial, the leaves of which are 
used for seasoning. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c. 
Tansy. A very easily grown perennial plant, growing about 
three feet high. Its leaves are used for medicinal pur- 
poses. Pit. 5c; oz. 35c; Vi lb. $1.00. 
Tarragon. The leaves are used for seasoning. The plants 
continue to bear leaves for a long period. The true 
Tarragon does not seed, but what is offered is Russian 
Tarragon and flavorless. True Tarragon in plants 
below. Russian Tarragon, pit. 10c. 
Thym«. A low-growing, half-shrubby perennial, with fra- 
grant leaves, having a mint-like odor, which are used 
for seasoning. Pit. 5c; oz. 40c; Vi lb. $1.25. 
Wormwood. A hardy perennial, growing about four feet 
high. The leaves, which are greatly divided, have a 
strong, bitter flavor. They are gathered in the Summer 
and dried, and are largely used in medicines for tonics 
and applications. Also used in liquors, especially ab- 
sinthe. Pit. 5c; oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c. 
Herb Plants. From January until June 1 we can supply 
plants of the following herbs: Chives, Mint, Sweet 
Marjoram, Sage, Thyme. Two plants of any kind or 
assorted for 25c; postpaid, 35c. 
Tarragon plants from January to May 1, each 25c; 
postpaid, 30c. 
BURBANK SPINELESS CACTUS 
We can supply the genuine Burbank Spineless Cactus which has brought Mr. Bur- 
bank so much fame. Varieties and descriptions are given on page 115, which see. Only 
the genuine Burbank sorts are carried, and the stock we offer came originally from the 
Burbank grounds. 
BIRD SEEDS 
Canary, Hemp, Millet, Rape and Sunflower, either separate or in mixture. We can supply in any quantity. 
Write for prices. 
VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS 
We carry the following plants in the season shown and pack them very carefully for shipping. The purchaser takes the risk of their 
wilting or being damaged in transit. 
Postal charges at parcels post rates must be added, if wanted by mail. (See page 2.) 
Artichoke Plants. January to May. Doz. $1.25. Weight, <5 
lbs. per dozen, really too heavy to mail. 
Asparagus Roots. Two years old. January to April. Dos. 
25c, postpaid (weight 4 lbs. per 100); 100 $1.10; $6.00 
per 1000. 
Cabbage Plants. Dwarf Flat Dutch variety only is carried. 
October to June. Doz. 15c; 100 85c; 1000 $6.00. (Weight 
1 lb. per dozen; 4 lbs. per 100.) 
Cauliflower Plants. California Wonder variety only is car- 
ried. November to June. Doz. 20c; 100 $1.00; 1000 
$7.00. (Weight, 1 lb. per dozen.) 
Celery Plants. March to May. Doz. 20c; 100 $1.25. (Weight, 
1 lb. per dozen; 4 lbs. per 100.) 
Egg Plant. March 15th to May 15th. Doz. 25o. (Weight, 
1 lb. per dozen.) 
Garlic. November to May. 30c per lb; 10 lbs. $2.50. Post- 
paid to Fourth Zone. 
Horse Badish Boots. 
100 $1.50. 
January to May. Doz. 50c, postpaid; 
Pepper, Large Bell. March 15th to May. Doz. 25c; 100 
$1.50. (Weight 1 lb. per dozen.) 
Pepper, Cayenne. March 15th to May. Doz. 25c; 100 $1.50. 
(Weight, 1 lb. per dozen.) 
Bhubarb Boots. See full list of varieties under Rhubarb 
on page 4 3. 
Bhubarb Boots, Strawberry. Each 25c; 5 for $1.00; per 100 
$12.00. (Weight, 2 lbs. each root; 12 lbs. per dozen.) 
SHALLOTS. Until May 1st or sold out. Lb. 30c. Post- 
paid to Fourth Zone. 
Sweet Potatoes. April to June. Doz. 20c; 100 $1.00; $5.50 
per 1000. (Weight, 1 lb. per dozen; 2 lbs. per 100.) 
Tomato, Xxtra Early Plants. March. Doz. 25c. 
Tomato, Stone, etc. April to June. Doz. 20c; 100 $1.25. 
(Weight, 1 lb. per dozen; 3 lbs. per 100 taken from 
flats.) 
HERBS, Chives, Mint, Sage, Sweet Marjoram, Thyme, from 
January 1 to June 1. Two plants of any kind or as- 
sorted for t5c; postpaid, 35c. Tarragon until May 1. 
SSc each. 
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