EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN, FARM AND LAWN 
Sweet Pot and Medicinal Herbs 
CULTUEE.— Herbs de- 
light in a rich, mellow soil. 
Sow . seeds early in spring In 
shallow drills. 1 foot apart; 
when up a few inches thiti 
out to proper distance, or 
transplant. They should be 
cut on a dry day just before 
they come into full blossom, 
tied in bunches and hung up 
or spread thinly on a floor 
where they can dry quickly. 
Basil 
Sage 
Marjoram 
Savory 
Thyme 
Anise. — An annual plant of which the seeds are used for flavor- 
ing. Per pkt.. 10 cts.; oz.. 40 cts. 
Balm. — The leaves are used as a condiment and for flavoring 
spirits. Per pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 50 cts. 
Basil, Sweet. — Used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., SO cts. 
Borage. — The flowers are used to ornament salads, and for 
Bee pasture. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 
Caraway. — The ripe seeds and sometimes the leaves are used 
for flavoring. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
Coriander. — The seeds are used for flavoring and in the manu- 
facture of confectionery and Uquors. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
25 cts. 
DIM. — The seeds are used as a condiment and in the manufac- 
ture of pickles and sometimes of jams and preserves. Per pkt., 
10 cts.: oz., 50 cts. 
Fennel. — The clasping base of the leaves is used like celery- 
uncooked, and the seed is sometimes used as a seasoning. Per 
pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
Horehound. — This is used chiefly and exclusively as a cough 
remedy. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 
Hyssop. — The young tender leaves are used occasionally as a 
condiment and for seasoning. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 80 cts. 
Lavender. — Sometimes used in seasoning but chiefly in per- 
fumery. Per pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., $1.00. 
Pennyroyal. — Used chiefly 8is an insecticide. Per pkt., 10 cts. 
Ramplon. — A biennial plant, both root and leaves are used in 
salads. Per pkt., 10 cts. 
Rosemary. — ^Used for perfumery. Yields an aromatic oil. Per 
pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 80 cts. 
Sage. — The leaves are extensively used In various culinary 
preparations. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., $1.10. 
Saffron. — Per pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
Savory, Summer. — Used only for seasoning. Per pkt., 10 
cts.; oz., $1.10. 
Savory, Winter. — Used same as the above. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., $1.25. 
Sklrret. — The roots of the plant which is of the carrot family, 
are tender, sweet and slightly farinaceous. They are used like 
salsify. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz„ 60 cts. 
Sorrel Broad Leaved. — Cultivated for Its acidity, used in 
salads. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 
Sweet Marjoram. — Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., $1.10. 
Thyme, Summer. — Both these plants are used for seasoning. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., $1.10. 
Large perennial. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz.. 
Thyme, Winter. 
$1.25. 
WILD RICE 
The plant is a stately and graceful grass, deserving to be 
better known. Recommended for borders of lakes and ponds. 
The grain is excellent for fish and water fowl. Lakes and ponds 
bordered with Wild Rice are favorite resorts of SPORTSMEN 
in the fall. Before sowing, put the seeds in coarse cotton bags 
and sink them In water for twenty-four hours. Sow in water 
from 6 inches to .5 feet deep with soft mud bottom, or low 
marshy places which are covered with water the year round. In 
running water, sow as much out of the current as possible. Wild 
Rice is very desirable for aquatic gardens, being one of the hand- 
somest of tall hardy grasses for the margins of ponds. In fish 
ponds and lakes. It purifies the water and affords a refuge to 
the small fry from the large flsh, and also furnishes them with 
food from the animalculse on the stalks. Lb., 40 cts. (post 
paid, lb., 50 cts.). 
VEGETABLE PLANTS AND 
ROOTS 
Asparagus Giant Early Argenteuil 
$2.50. 
•3 years old: per 100, 
$2.00. 
Wormwood. 
10 cts.: oz.. 
— Used as a tonic and for flavoring. 
$1.00. 
Per pkt.. 
Asparagus (Other varieties). — 3 years old; per 100, 
Cabbage. — In variety: per 100, $1.00. 
Cauliflower. — Per 100, $1.50. 
Celery. — Transplanted. Per 100, $1.50. 
Cucumber. — Per pot. 35 cts. 
Chives. — 20 cts. per clump. 
Hop Vine Roots. — 25 cts. each. 
Egg Plants. — Per doz., 75 cts. 
Garlic Sets. — Per lb., 40 cts. 
Horse Radish Roots. — Market price. 
Leeks. — 75 cts. per 100. 
Lettuce Plants. — Best sorts, 75 cts. per 100, 
Montreal Nutmeg Melon, — Per pot, 35 cts. 
Mint Plants. — 10 cts. each; per doz., 75 cts. 
Pepper Plants. — 40 cts. per doz.; per 100. $2.25. 
Rhubarb Roots.^ — 20 cts. each; per doz., $2.00. 
Tomato. — Large transplanted plants. 40 cts. per doz.; per 100, 
$2.50. 
Tomato. — Seedlings, per 100, $1.00. 
Tobacco Plants. — Per 100, 75 cts. 
To plant in the Fall, to bloom in the Spring 
for Greenhouse or Window Culture, 
Our Bulb Catalogue giving a complete description of Dutch Bulbs, hardy shrubs, ornamental trees 
and other fall goods will be ready for mailing about September Ist. This will give you full informa- 
tion on how, when and where to plant. If you are interested send us your name and address and Cata- 
logue will be mailed postpaid about September Ist. 
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