GERMAIN’S 
SSPB 
^VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Pot, Sweet and Medicinal Herbs 
A well assorted selection of the various kinds of herbs should have a place in every garden. 
Their value in seasoning and flavoring is well known and appreciated. Some kinds are aromatic, 
while others are used for medicinal purposes. Care should be taken to harvest on a dry day, 
just before they fully blossom. They may be sown in a sheltered, well-prepared border, merely 
deep enough to cover the seeds. When the plants appear they should be thinned out to a foot apart. 
Water carefully with a fine-rose watering-pot, and keep the surface soil loose. A slight mulch¬ 
ing of fine litter will be found beneficial the 
each, 50 cts. per doz. pkts. 
Angelica Garden (Archangelica officinalis). 
Anise (Pimpinella anisum). 
Ilalm (Melissa officinalis). 
Basil, Sweet (Ocymun basilicum). 
Borage (Borage officinalis). 
Caraway (Carum carui). 
Catnip (Nepeta cataria). 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). 
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum). 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). 
Fennel, Sweet (Foeniculum vulgare). 
Horeliound (Marrubium vulgare). 
SEEDS FOR 
first summer. All can be supplied in pkts. at 5 cts. 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). 
Lavender (Lavendula vera). 
Marjoram, Sweet (Majorana hortensis). 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). 
Rue (Ruta graveolens). 
Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius). 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). 
Savory, Summer (Satureja hortensis). 
Savory, Winter (Satureja montana). 
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare). 
Thyme, Broad-leaved (Thymus vulgaris). 
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). 
COVER CROPS 
VETCHES, FIELD PEAS, BURR CLOVER 
We are headquarters for seeds for planting in orchards for cover crops. No up-to-date or- 
chardist would think of allowing a season to pass without planting some of the legumes to plow 
under in the spring. In this way not only is the moisture kept in he soil, but a great benefit is 
done to the following crop. All pod-bearing plants are great nitrogen-gatherers, having power 
to collect it from the air and transmit it to the soil when plowed under. We strongly recommend 
that orchardists who have been using commercial fertilizers entirely, at least plant part of their 
orchard to either of the following legumes: 
Spring Vetches, or Tares. Growing into favor 
more and more each year for plowing under. 
They have the advantage over peas in that 
they make a greater growth of vine, while 
as the seed is much smaller in proportion to 
peas, a smaller quantity is required to plant 
an acre. They are valuable also as a green 
food for milch cows. Sow 50 pounds to the 
acre. Lb. 10 cts., 100 lbs. and ton prices on 
application. 
Field Pens, White Canadian. Highly valued for 
plowing under in orchards as a soil-improver. 
Lb. 5 cts., 100 lbs., price on application. 
Field Peas, Blue Prussian. Similar in habit of 
growth to the white; splendid for cooking 
when in a dry state; also used for plowing 
under to fertilize the soil. Lb. 5 cts., 100 lbs., 
$3.50. Prices subject to change. 
Burr Clover. A native of California, somewhat 
resembling alfalfa in the shape and color of 
the seed, also in its habit of growth. It is a 
great nitrogen-gatherer and highly valued for 
pasture as well. Orchardists regard it with 
great favor as a green fertilizer, as it often 
thrives in shady places where peas fail to 
make a good stand. Hulled, solid seed, free 
from burr, lb. 20 cts., 100 lbs., price on appli¬ 
cation. Prices subject to change. Write for 
prices on large lots. 
Double your crops of the above legumes by 
Inoculating before planting with Nitrogen Cul¬ 
ture, the greatest agricultural discovery of the 
century, recommended by the United States De¬ 
partment of Agriculture and agricultural ex¬ 
perts throughout the world. (See page 20 for 
full particulars and prices.) Do not fail to give 
it a trial. 
Vetch, Sand or Winter (Vicia v.illosa). A val¬ 
uable forage plant from Europe, and now in 
great demand here. It will thrive on the most 
barren soils and produce two cuttings during 
the season; also valuable for plowing in as 
a green manure. It may be sown alone or 
together with rye. The latter method is pre¬ 
ferable; as the vetches grow from 3% to 5 
feet, the rye will afford support for them. 
Sow from 25 to 30 lbs. to the acre. Lb. 15 cts., 
100 lbs., price on application. 
COW PEAS 
Sow 40 to 50 pounds to the acre. . 
Whippoorwill. A bunch-growing variety; great 
favorite; brown speckled seed. Lb. 10 cts., 
100 lbs., price on application. 
Black Eye. Used in some sections as food. Lb. 
5 cts., 100 lbs., price on application. 
FENUGREEK 
Fenugreek. Admirably adapted for sowing in 
orchards for cover crop; stands erect and 
makes a stronger growth than peas. Sow at 
the rate of 20 pounds to the acre. Per lb. 15 
cts., 100 lbs., prices on application. 
