D. M. FERRY & CO 
DETROIT, MICH. 
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Aromatic, Medicinal 
RUE (Ruta graveolens) A hardy perennial with a pecu¬ 
liar. unpleasant smell. The leaves are bitter and so acrid 
as to blister the skin. It is a stimulant and anti- 
spasmodic but must be used with great caution, as its 
use sometimes results in serious injury. It must not be 
suffered to run to seed and does best on poor soil. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; J / 4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 
SAFFRON (Carthamus tinctorius) A hardy annual. Culti¬ 
vated for its flowers which are used principally for 
coloring, sometimes for flavoring and to make the cosmetic 
powder called rouge. The flowers should be picked while 
m full bloom. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; V 4 Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.25 
SAGE (Salvia officinalis) One of the most extensively 
used herbs for seasoning. It is also believed to possess 
medicinal properties. Hardy perennial, about fifteen to 
eighteen inches high. Cut the leaves and tender shoots 
just as the plant is coming into flower and dry quickly 
in the shade. The plants will survive the winter and may 
be divided. If this is done they will give.a second crop 
superior in quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; 
Lb. $1.25 
SAVORY, SUMMER (Satureia hortensis) A hardy aro¬ 
matic annual twelve to fifteen inches high, the dried 
stems, leaves and flowers of which are extensively used 
for seasoning, especially in dressings and soups. Pkt. 5c; 
Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 
THYME (Tltymns vulgaris) An aromatic perennial herb, 
eight to ten inches high, used principally for seasoning. 
Sometimes the leaves are used to make a tea for the 
purpose of relieving nervous headache. Sow as early as 
the ground will permit. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 45c; 2 Oz. 85c; 
Vi Lb. $1.50; Lb. $4.50 
WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthium) A perennial plant 
of fragrant and spicy odor, but with intensely bitter 
taste. The leaves are used as a tonic, vermifuge and as a 
dressing for fresh bruises. It may be raised from seed, 
propagating by cuttings or dividing the roots. A dry, 
poor soil is oest adapted to bring out the peculiar virtues 
of this plant. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; Vi Lb. 75c; 
Lb. $2.50 
and Pot Herbs —Continued 
Savory, Summer 
CLOVER SEEDS 
JPrices of Clover subject to change 
(Medicago sativa) It is useless to sow this clover on land having a stiff clay or hard pan subsoil, 
as the roots naturally penetrate to a great depth and must do so if the pla 
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Alfalfa, or Lucerne 
Sow on rich, moist loam or sandy soil _ 
rate of fifteen to twenty-five pounds per acre with a'broadcaster or grass seeder. Cov 
The young plants are quite tender and the land must be free of weeds until they become 
Lb. 45c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
reat depth and must do so if the plants live any time. 
Prepare the land thoroughly and sow seed at the 
brush or light harrow, 
established. Vi Lb. 15c; 
having a deep, porous subsoil. Prepare the land thoroughly and sow seed at 
with a broadcaster or grass seeder. Cover with a c 
Alsike, or Swedish Clover 
ii >i o i (Trifolium hybridum) The most hardy 
Alsike, Or owedisn Of all clovers; perennial. On rich, 
moist soil it yields an enormous quantity of hay or pasturage, 
but its greatest value is for sowing with otner clovers and grasses, 
as it forms a thick bottom and greatly increases the yield of hay; 
cattle prefer it to any other forage. The heads are globular, fragrant 
and much liked by bees which obtain a large amount of honey from 
them. Sow the seed in spring or fall, at the rate of six pounds per 
acre, when used alone. V4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots 
inquire for prices. 
• nr r-i c i . t. i» (Trifolium incarna- 
Crimson I ret oil, or Scarlet Italian tum) An annual va¬ 
riety in common use in the south for feeding green and for hay, 
and also found very profitable on the sandy soils of New Jersey. 
The yield in fodder is immense and after cutting, it at once commences 
growing again, continuing until severe, cold, freezing weather. It 
grows about one foot high; the roots are nearly black; leaves long; 
blossoms long, pointed and of very deep red or carmine color. Makes 
good hay. It is sown in August or September in the south, but 
should not be planted in the north until spring. Sow ten to fifteen 
pounds per acre. V 4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. postpaid; for larger lots 
inquire for prices. 
m m .i f n j (Trifolium pratense) Grows 
Mammoth, or Large Ked nearly twice the size of the 
Common Red Clover, often making a stand when the other clovers 
fail. Sow about eight to twelve pounds per acre. V4 Lb. 15c; Lb. 45c. 
postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
«- 1a n i T (Trifolium pratense) This is by far 
Medium l\.ed, or June the most important of all the va¬ 
rieties for practical purposes. Sow in spring or fall and if no other 
grasses are used, at the rate of eight to twelve pounds per acre; more 
is required on old, stiff soils than on new and lighter ones. % Lb. 15c; 
Lb. 45c. postpaid; for larger lots inquire for prices. 
r'V m. U (Trifolium repens) A small, creeping perennial 
W hlte Dutch variety valuable for pasturage and for lawns. 
It accommodates itself to a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground. 
Sow in spring at the rate of six pounds per acre, or when used with 
other grasses, half that amount. % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. postpaid; for 
larger lots inquire for prices. 
