SELECT VEGETABLE, 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, I 
stews and sauces. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 
Borage. Much used in claret and other drinks ; 
an excellent bee plant. I’Ut. ,s < ts., oz. 20 cts. 
Catnip. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Dill. The leaves are used in s<Mips ami sam es, 
and for flavoring pickles. Pkt, 5 < ts . Of. 10 cts., 
#lb. 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., #lb. 25 cts. 
Hop Seed. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. fi.50. 
Hoarhound. Principally used for medicinal 
purposes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 
Lavender. A popular aromatic herb. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 20 cts., l /£\b. 60 cts. 
Marjoram, Sweet. For seasoning. Pkt. 5 
cts., oz. 15 cts., %lb. 40 cts., lb. f 1.25. 
Sage. The leaves and tender tops are used in 
stuffing and sauces. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^lb. 
40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Savory, Summer. Used for seasoning. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %\b. 30 cts. 
Thyme, Broad«=Leaved. For seasoning, 
etc. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %\b. 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 0 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. 
Fxcelsior Prepared MocKing=Bird 
Food. Bottle 25 cts. 
Canary. Best Sicily. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. $$. 
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., b y 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, 100 $8. 
Tarragon Plants. Each 35 cts., doz. $3.50. 
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