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Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
SWEET BASIL SAGE SWEET MARJORAM SUMMER SAVOY THYME 
POT, SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS, Continued 
Balm (Melissa officinalis). For making Balm tea; 
valuable in cases of fever. 50 cts. per oz. 
Basil, Sweet ( Ocymum basilicum). Culinary herb, 
used for flavoring soups, etc. 25 cts. per oz. 
Borage ( Borage officinalis). Used for salads; excel¬ 
lent for bees. 15 cts. per oz. 
Caraway (Garum carui). Principally cutlivated for its 
seeds, which are used in confectionary and medicine. 
The under leaves are sometimes used for flavoring 
soups. 10 cts. per oz. 
Catnip (JSTepeta cataria). Has medicinal qualities. $1 
per oz. 
Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum). Seeds aromatic; 
used in confectionary. 10 cts. per oz. 
Cumin ( Cuminun cyminum). Leaves and seeds both 
used for flavoring. 10 cts. per oz. 
Dill ( Anethum graveolens). Seeds aromatic, much 
used to flavor pickles. 10 cts. per oz. 
Fennel, Sweet (Fceniculum vulgare). Used for 
flavoring soups and salads, 10 cts. per oz. 
Horehound ( Marrubium vulgare). Valued highly as 
a remedy for coughs and pulmonary diseases. 30 cts. 
per oz. 
Hyssop (Ryssopusofficinalis) . The leaves and flowers 
are dried and used medicinally. 25 cts. per oz. 
ITALIAN CRIMSON CLOVER 
Lavender ( Lavendula vera). A well-known, popular, 
aromatic plant, used for distilling lavender water. 25 
cts. per oz. 
Marjoram, Sweet (Majorana hortensis). Used for 
seasoning. 25 cts. per oz. 
Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis). An aromatic 
herb; the leaves are used for making hairwash. 40 
cts. per oz. 
Rue ( Ruta graveolens). Used for medicinal purposes; 
also used as a remedy for roup in fowls. 25 cts. per 
oz. 
Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius) . Used medicinally, 
and in dyeing. 15 cts. per oz. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Used for dressing and 
sauces. 20 cts. per oz. 
Savory, Summer (Satureja hortensis). Used as a 
culinary herb; annual. 15 cts. per oz. 
Savory Winter (Satureja montana). Used as above; 
perennial. 15 cts. per oz. 
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare). Good for bitters and 
medicinal purposes. 30 cts. per oz. 
Thyme, Broad-leaved (Thymus vulgaris). Used in 
soups, sauces and dressing. 30 cts. per oz. 
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). Used for medi¬ 
cinal purposes. 25 cts. per oz. 
Grasses and Clovers 
If ordered by mail, add 10 cts. per pound for postage. 
When wanted in large quantities, write us, as the market is 
continually fluctuating. We are always pleased to submit 
samples and quote prices. 
CLOVLR SEJLDS 
Alfalfa, or Lucerne. Strictly choice samples, dodder-free. 
Lb. 20 cts. Write for prices on large lots. 
Turkestan Alfalfa. Well adapted to dry soils; a great 
drought-resister and exceedingly hardy. Lb. 30 cts. 
Quantity prices given on application. 
Burr (Medicago maculata). An excellent fodder plant for 
dry soils; 12 lbs. to the acre. Cleaned seed, not in the 
bur, per lb. 20c. Seed in bur, lb. 10c., 100 lbs. $4. 
Italian Crimson, or Scarlet ( Trifolium incarnatum). 
Used chiefly as a soil-improver. Lb. 20c., 100 lbs. $14. 
Mammoth Red, or Cow Grass (Trifolium pratense 
perenne). More vigorous grower than the common red. 
Lb. 20 cts. 
IFted. Should be in all pasture mixtures. Lb. 20 cts. 
White. Excellent for lawns; can be sown alone or mixed 
with Blue Grass. Strictly fancy seed. Lb. 35 cts. 
Berseem, or. Egyptian. This Clover is said to be especially 
suited for irrigated lands. It yields heavily in Egypt, 
growing a little taller than alfalfa. It is very succulent 
and much relished by stock. Lb. 50 cts. 
on Large Quantities 
Write for Special Quotations 
