DECORATIVE PLANTS 
HERBS 
FALSE CAMOMILE (Matricaria nana, Three Per 10 
Golden Ball). A soothing tea may be 
made from the dried leaves.$0 90 $2 40 
FENNEL (Fceniculum vulgare). Seeds 
are used to flavor fish-sauces and the 
liqueur, L’Ainsette. 60 1 50 
ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis). Three Per 10 
Fragrant leaves scent potpourris. . . .$0 75 $2 40 
RUE (Ruta graveolens). Bits of the 
pungent blue-green foliage may be 
used to flavor salads or vegetables, 
with discretion. 60 1 50 
FLEUR-DE-LIS (Iris florentina). Root 
supplies the fragrant orris-root of 
perfumes and powders. 75 2 00 
GARDEN HELIOTROPE (Valeriana 
officinalis). Fragrant plant of medieval 
herb-gardens. 75 2 00 
GARDEN SAGE (Salvia officinalis). 
Dried leaves season meats, dressings, 
and cheese. 75 2 00 
GAS PLANT (Dictamnus albus). 
Lemon-scented leaves and stems. 1 05 2 70 
GERMANDER (Teucrium chamaedrys). 
Enclose the herb-garden with a dwarf, 
clipped hedge of this shiny-leaved herb 
where Box proves unsuccessful. 
2j/£-in. pot-grown plants. 
$15.00 per 100. . 75 2 00 
Field-grown plants.. .$18.00 per 100. . 90 2 40 
GROUND-IVY (Nepeta hederacea). 
Brewed leaves make a “spring tonic.” 60 1 50 
HOARHOUND (Marrubium vulgare). 
Dried leaves make a tea and remedial 
candy is made from the fresh leaves. . 75 2 00 
HOARY CEDRONELLA (Cedronella 
cana). Aromatic foliage. 90 2 40 
HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis). Leaves 
used for medicinal purposes and to 
flavor vegetables. A good edging 
plant. 75 2 00 
JUPITER’S BEARD (Centranthus 
ruber). A plant of medieval herb- 
gardens. 75 2 00 
LAVENDER-COTTON (Santolina 
chamaecyparissus). A fragrant, gray- 
green edging plant for “knot-gardens” 75 2 00 
LEMON GERANIUM (Pelargonium 
limoneum). Fragrant leaves used in 
potpourris. 90 2 40 
MEADOW SAGE (Salvia pratensis). 
Pungent, dark-blue flowered Sage 
blooming in the spring. 75 2 00 
MOTHER-OF-THYME (Thymus ser- 
pyllum). Leaves used in medicine and 
for flavoring. 75 2 00 
PARSLEY (Petroselinum hortense). 
Leaves commonly used to garnish 
meat and vegetable platters or to 
flavor soups. 60 1 50 
PEPPERMINT (Mentha piperita). 
Leaves and tender tops may be infused 
in cooling drinks. 75 2 00 
POT MARJORAM (Origanum vulgare). 
Flowers are picked for potpourris. ... 75 2 00 
ROMAN WORMWOOD (Artemisia 
pontica). Silvery gray, aromatic 
foliage. 75 2 00 
SOUTHERNWOOD (Artemisia abro- 
tanum). Dried branches of “Lad’s 
Love” or “Old Man,” laid in ward¬ 
robes, will keep moths away. 1 05 
SPEARMINT (Mentha spicata). Leaves 
commonly used to flavor sauces and 
iced drinks. 60 
SPIKE LAVENDER (Lavandula spica). 
Flowers are an ingredient of pot¬ 
pourris. 90 
♦SUMMER SAVORY (Satureia horten- 
sis). Leaves and young shoots used 
to flavor soups, stews, and vegetables, 
especially string beans. 90 
*SWEET BASIL (Ocimum basilicum). 
Leaves flavor cooking, particularly 
tomato and cheese dishes. 90 
SWEET FLAG (Acorus calamus). Root- 
pieces protect fabrics and furs from 
moths. Leaves flavor custards and 
cream-puddings. 60 
SWEET MARJORAM (Origanum ma- 
jorana). Leaves used for seasoning 
and in potpourris. 75 
SWEET WOODRUFF (Asperula odor- 
ata). Hay-scented leaves used to 
flavor wines. The plant is a good 
ground-cover for shady places. 75 
TANSY (Tanacetum vulgare). Young 
leaves flavor a “tansy-pudding”. 75 
TARRAGON (Artemisia dracunculus). 
Tops and leaves used in salads and 
sauces and to make a vinegar. 90 
THOROUGHWORT (Eupatorium aro- 
maticum melissoides.) A curative tea 
made of the dried flowers. 75 
THRIFT (Armeria maritima). Low, 
compact edging-plants of medieval 
herb-gardens. 60 
TRUE LAVENDER (Lavandula offici¬ 
nalis). Dried flowers commonly used 
for scenting linens and in potpourris. 90 
VIOLET (Viola odorata). Flowers are 
crystallized for candies and cakes or 
gathered for scenting potpourris .... 75 
WATERCRESS (Radicula nasturtium- 
aquaticum). Spicy leaves flavor sand¬ 
wiches and salads. Moist spots. 60 
WILDBERGAMOT (Monardafistulosa). 
Dried leaves may be used to brew 
a tea. 75 
WINTER SAVORY (Satureia montana). 
Leaves flavor meat and vegetable 
dishes and some liqueurs. An excel¬ 
lent plant for edging borders. 
$18.00 per 100. . 90 
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ROSE GERANIUM (Pelargonium 
graveolens). Leaves flavor puddings 
and jellies. 90 2 40 
WOOLLY YARROW (Achillea tomen- 
tosa). Aromatic, fern-leaved plants 
for dry, sunny spots. 90 2 40 
For 5 plants or more of one kind take the proportionate 10 rate; for 25 or more 
take the proportionate 100 rate whenever it is given 
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