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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
AROMATIC, MEDICINAL AND POT HERBS 
Most of the varieties thrive best on sandy soil and some are stronger and better flavored when grown on that which I? 
rather poor. In all cases the soil should be carefully prepared and well cultivated, as the young plants are for the most part 
delicate and easily choked out by weeds. Sow as early as the ground can be made ready, in drills sixteen to eighteen inches 
apart, taking pains that the soil is nneand pressed firmly over the seed, or they may be planted as a second crop—the seeds sown 
in beds in April and the plants set out in June. Most of them should be cut when in bloom, wilted in the sun and thoroughly 
dried in the shade. 
ANISE (Pimpinella anisum) An annual herb cultivated principally for its seeds which have a fragrant, agreeable smell and 
a pleasant taste; used medicinally for aromatic cordials, colic and nausea. The leaves are sometimes used for garnishing and 
flavoring. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c; Vi Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
BALM ( Melissa officinalis) A perennial herb, easily 
f iropagated by division of the root or from seed. The 
eaves have a fragrant odor similar to lemons and are 
used for making balm tea for use in fevers and a 
pleasant beverage called balm wine. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 30c; 
2 Oz. 55c; Vi Lb. $1.00; Lb. $2.75 
BASIL, SWEET ( Ocimum basilicum ) A hardy, aromatic 
annual. The seeds and stems have a strong flavor and 
are used in soups and sauces. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
BORAGE (Borago officinalis) A hardy annual used as 
a pot herb and for bee pasturage. The bruised leaves 
immersed in water give it an agreeable flavor. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 20c. Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
CARAWAY (Carum carui) A well known herb, culti¬ 
vated for its seeds, which are used in confectionery, 
cakes, etc. The leaves are sometimes used in soups, 
for flavoring liquors and for colic in children. The 
plants never seed till the second year. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
CARAWAY, for Flavoring. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 
CORIANDER ( Coriandrum sativum) A hardy annual 
cultivated for its seed which has ap agreeable taste 
and is used in confectionery and to disguise the taste 
of medicine. Gather on a dry day, bruising the stems 
and leaves as little as possible, for when injured they 
have a disagreeable odor which they impart to the 
seed. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; |4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
CORIANDER, for Flavoring. Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 
DILL ( Anethum graveolens) An annual of aromatic 
odor and warm pungent taste. Its seeds are used for 
seasoning. It possesses medicinal properties but its 
largest use is for making Dill pickles. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 15c; Va Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 
FENNEL, FLORENCE (Fccniculum clulce) An excellent 
bulb-like vegetable which is formed above the ground 
at the base of the leaf stalk. Blanched and boiled it 
has a slightly aromatic odor and pleasant taste. Sow 
in spring and for succession. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 
2 Oz. 25c; Va Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
FENNEL, SWEET ( Fceniculum officinale) A hardy perennial. 
The seeds of this aromatic herb have a pleasant taste, and are 
sometimes used in confectionery, also in various medicinal 
preparations. The young shoots are sometimes eaten raw and 
are used in salads, soups and fish sauces. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 
2 Oz. 20c; Va Lb. 30c; Lb. $1.00 
HOREHOUND ( Marrubium vulgare) A perennial herb with an 
aromatic odor and a bitter, pungent taste. It is a tonic and 
enters largely into the composition of cough syrups and 
lozenges. Laxative in large doses. Will thrive in any soil but 
is stronger if grown on light, poor land. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 
2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
Sage 
HYSSOP ( Hyssopus officinalis) A hardy 
perennial with an aromatic odor and a 
warm, pungent taste. It is a stimulant, 
expectorant and mild tonic. The flower¬ 
ing summits and leaves are the parts 
used. It does best on dry, sandy soil 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Vi Lb. 60c; 
Lb. $2.00 
LAVENDER ( Lavendula spica) A hardy 
i >erennial, growing about two feet high, 
t is used ror tin* distillation of lavender 
water or dried and used to perfume linen. 
It should be picked before it becomes 
dry' and hard and dried quickly. The 
seed is of rather slow and uncertain 
germination. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; 
Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
MARJORAM, SWEET ( Origanum mar - 
jorana) An aromatic herb for seasoning. 
The young tender tops and leaves are 
used green in summer to flavor broths, 
dressings, etc., and are also dried for 
winter use. Usually grown as an annual 
as it is not hardy enough to endure the 
winter of the northern states. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 35c; Va Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 
ROSEMARY ( Rosmarinus officinalis) A 
hardy perennial, with fragrant odor and 
a warm, bitter taste. The leaves are 
used for flavoring meats and soups, and 
for medicinal drinks. Blossoms form the 
principal ingredient in the distillation of 
toilet waters. Plants do not reach a size 
suitable for use until the second season. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 35c; 2 Oz. 60c; Vi Lb. $1.00; 
Lb. $3.50 
