SELECT VEGE TABLE, FIELD AND FLOWER SEEDS 
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Sweet Basil. Sage. Sweet Marjoram. Summer Savory. Thyme. 
Miscellaneous Seeds and Roots 
If any of the undermentioned seeds are desired by mail, postage 
must be added at the rate of 8c. per pound. 
Packets, ounces and quarter-pounds are mailed free. 
SWEET, POT AND MEDICINAL 
HERBS 
No garden is complete without a few herbs for 
culinary or medicinal purposes, and care should be 
taken to harvest them properly. This should be 
done on a dry day, just before they come into full 
bloom, then dried quickly and packed closely, 
entirely excluded from the air. Sow in spring in 
shallow drills 1 foot apart, and when well up thin 
out or transplant to a proper distance apart. 
Basil, Sweet. The leaves and tops of the 
shoots are used for highly seasoned dishes, soups, 
stews and sauces. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 
Borage. Much used in claret and other drinks ; 
an excellent bee plant. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 
Catnip. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Dill. The leaves are used in soups and sauces, 
and for flavoring pickles. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 
Xlb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 
Fennel. The leaves boiled enter into many 
fish sauces, and fresh form a beautiful ornament. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %\b. 2 5 cts. 
Hop Seed. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Hoarhound. Principally used for medicinal 
purposes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 
Lavender. A popular aromatic herb. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 20 cts., XU). 60 cts. 
Marjoram, Sweet. For seasoning. Pkt. 5 
cts., oz. 15 cts., Xlb. 4° cts., lb. $1.25. 
Sage. The leaves and tender tops are used in 
stuffing and sauces. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Xlb. 
40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Savory, Summer. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Xlb. 30 cts. 
Thyme, Broad=Leaved. For seasoning, 
etc. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Xlb. 60 cts. 
Wormwood. Used very largely for medicinal 
purposes. It is also beneficial to poultry, and 
should be planted in poultry grounds. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 35 cts. 
BIRD SEEDS 
Clark’s Mixed Bird Seed has become 
famous for its superior quality. We use nothing 
but freshest high-grade seed, free from mildew and 
dust; our blend of seeds is particularly relished by 
canaries. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $ 6. 
Clark’s Mixed Parrot Food. A superior 
seed mixture for parrots. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $7. 
Shepherd’s Bird Tonic. Per bottle, 25 cts. 
Dr. Gunning’s Song Restorer. Per bot¬ 
tle, 25 cts. 
Bird Manna. Box 15 cts. 
Excelsior Prepared Mocking=Bird 
Food. Bottle 25 cts. 
Canary. Best Sicily. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $8. 
Hemp. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $6. 
Lettuce. Oz. 5 cts., lb. 40 cts. 
Maw. Lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs. $16. 
Millet. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $2.50. 
Rape. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $6.50. 
Rough Rice. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $7.50. 
Peas for Pigeons. Bus. $1.75. 
Cuttle=Fish Bone. Each 5 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Washed Silver Gravel. Pt. 5 cts., qt. 
10 cts. 
Wild Rice. Lb. 15 cts., 100 lbs. $12. 
VEGETABLE ROOTS AND PLANTS 
Artichoke, Jerusalem. Qt. 25 cts., pk. 
$1.25, bus. $4 ; 3 lbs., by mail, 75 cts. 
Asparagus Roots. (See page 3.) 
Chive s. Bunch or clump 25 cts. 
Horse=Radish Roots. Doz. 25 cts., 100 
75 cts., 1,000 $ 6 . 
Mint. Each 20 cts., doz. $2, ioo $8. 
Tarragon Plants. Each 35 cts., doz. $3.50. 
QUEEN CiTY LAWN SEED IS THE BEST OFFERED 
