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A Rare Scene of “Rugged Individualism” in Old New England 
HERBS — Aromatic and Medicinal 
Culture. — A very small place in your garden will supply your needs. Back in revolutionary days the herbs 
were of the utmost importance and in planting them we bring back not only interesting culture but one of im¬ 
portant historical precedent. Plant sparingly in warm soil, covering lightly and transplanting when well up. 
Cut just before they blossom and compress in bottles, boxes or book leaves. 
ANISE. An annual. Plant and root resemble 
celery. Aromatic seeds used for flavoring. Sea¬ 
son 55 days. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; yi lb. 65c. 
BORAGE. A cucumber-flavored leaf. Plant, 
an annual and coarse. Flowers star-shaped, 
attractive, blue. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; X lb. 60c. 
BASIL, SWEET. A hardy annual 2 ft. tall. 
Leaves and shoots are used for soups, stews, 
etc. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25; yi lb. 75c. 
DILL. An annual which grows 2 feet high. 
Young stems for flavoring soups, etc.; dried for 
pickles. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; yi lb. 45c. 
LAVENDER. Grown for its sweet-smelling 
flowers. Used in perfuming water or in scenting 
linens. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
ROSEMARY. This hardy perennial should be 
sown in the Spring where the plants are to grow. 
The leaves having a fragrant odor and a warm, 
bitter taste are used for medicines and flavoring 
soups. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. $1.00. 
SAGE. A hardy spreading perennial 12 to 18 
inches tall with pleasant pungent odor and 
flavor. The most commonly used herb for sea¬ 
soning. Cut the leaves and tender shoots just 
as the plant is coming into flower, drying them 
in the shade. Pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; yi lb. $1.25. 
SORREL, BROAD LEAVED. Used exten¬ 
sively in French cookery and adds a delicious 
flavor when mixed with Spinach. Sow in April in 
shallow drills. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 30c; X lb. 75c. 
SWEET FENNEL. The seeds of this perennial 
are used for flavoring, and its young shoots for 
soups, etc. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; X lb. 60c. 
SWEET MARJORAM. A tender perennial 
usually grown as an annual. Plant 14 inches 
high. Grown for the tender young shoots and 
leaves which are used green or dried for flavor¬ 
ing. Pkt. 5c; oz. 50c; yi lb. $1.50. 
SUMMER SAVORY. An aromatic annual 
whose leaves and young shoots are used for 
flavoring. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; yi lb. 65c. 
THYME. Sow as early as possible. An aro¬ 
matic, perennial herb; leaves and shoots are used 
for both seasoning and medicinal purposes. 
Plants may be grown in perennial border as they 
are quite ornamental with their small lilac 
flowers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 60c; y £ lb. $1.75. 
WORMWOOD. Hardy perennial two to three 
feet high with small yellow flowers. Has a very 
bitter taste and a spicy odor. Used for dressing 
bruises, as a tonic and as a vermifuge. Pkt. 5c; 
1 oz. 65c; % lb. $2.00. 
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