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 thin 
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. 
Savory 
Thyme 
Basil Sage Marjoram 
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 pUt., 10 cts.; oz., SO cts. 
Basil, Sweet. — Used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
Borage. — The flowers are used to ornament salads, and for 
Bee pasture. Per pkt.. 10 cts.; oz., 90 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 liquors. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
25 cts. 
Dill.^ — 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., 35 cts. 
Fennel. — The clasping base of the leaves is used like celery, 
uncooked, and the seed is sometimes used aa a seasoning. Per 
pkt., 10 cts.; oz.. 50 cts. 
H ore hound. — This is used chiefly and exclusively as a cough 
remedy. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 90 cts. 
Hyssop. — The young tender leaves are used occasionally as a 
condiment and for seasoning. Per pkt., 10 ets.i oz., 80 cts. 
Lavender. — Sometimes used in seasoning, but cliiefly in per- 
fumery. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., $1.10. 
Pennyroyal. — Used chiefly as an insecticide. Per pkt.. 10 cts. 
Rampion. — 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. 
Skirret. — 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.. 40 cts. 
Sorrel Broad Leaved. — Cultivated for its acidity, used in 
salads. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Sweet Marjoram. — Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., $1.10. 
Thyme, Summer. — Poth these plants are used for seasoning. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., $1.10. 
Thyme, Winter. — Large perennial. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
$1.25. 
Wormwood. — Used as a tonic and for flavoring. Per pkt., 
10 cts.; o/... $1.10. 
WILD RICE 
WILD RICE (Zizania Aquatica). — As an attraction for Wild 
Ducks. Wild Bice is unequalled. For this reason, it is in great 
demand for planting in small lakes, ponds and slow-moving 
streams by gun clubs and owners of duck preserves. In order to 
obtain best results, it is necessary that the Water be not entirely 
stagnant. It grows in water from 6 inches to five feet in deptli 
and requires a mud bottom. Our sliipping arrangements are 
such that, as soon as the seed is gathered, it is stored in water 
in cold storage where it remains until sent out on order. 
If allowed to dry, it would lose its germinative powers. 
.Seed may be sown in Autumn or Early Spring.* Plants may be 
set out in May or June. Full cultural directions accompany each 
shipment. 
Prices. — Seed. 1-16 Bushel, $2.50: 1-8 Bushel. $4.00: 1-4 
Busliel $7.75: Bushel, $30.00. Plants, — $9.00 per crate of 
several hundred plants. 
VEGETABLE PLANTS AND 
ROOTS 
Asparagus Giant Early Argenteull. — 3 years old; per 100 
$2.50. 
Asparagus (Other varieties). — 3 years old; per 100, $2.00. 
Cabbage. — In variety: per 100. $1.25. 
Cauliflower. — Per 100, $2.00. 
Celery. — Transplanted. Per 100, $1,50. 
Cucumber. — Per pot, 40 cts. 
Chives. — 20 cts. per clump. 
Hop Vine Roots. — 25 cts. each. 
Egg Plants. — Per doz., 75 cts. 
Horse Radish Roots. — Market price. 
Leeks. — 75 cts. per 100. 
Lettuce Plants. — Best sorts, 75 cts. per 100. 
Montreal Nutmeg Melon. — Per pot. 40 cts. 
Mint Plants.— 25 cts. each. 
Pepper Plants. — SO cts. per doz. 
Rhubarb Roots. — 25 cts. each; per doz.. $2.50. 
Tomato. — Large transplanted plants. 50 cts. per doz.; per 100, 
$3.50. 
Tobacco Plants. — Per 100, 75 cts. 
POISONED BAIT 
Poisoned bait is useful against cutworms and slugs. Small portions of the bait should be placed around plants subject 
to attack by them. The pests feed at night and hide under chips or other objects during the day. 
Poisoned bait may be made at home thus : 
Wheat bran 1 pound 
. White arsenic, powdered )4 ounce 
Cheap syrup 1 or 2"ounces 
One lemon or orange, chopped flne. Water to make a thick mash of the mixture. 
The bran and the white arsenic should be mixed. Dilute the syrup with a little water and pour this over the bran 
and white arsenic: add the lemon or orange and stir well. Add enough water to make a thick mash. 
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