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RUTA BAGA — Continued 
Golden Neckless 
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Golden Neckless .Turnstile 
Roote attain a large size; are almost globular, being slightly oblong; 
flesh yellow, with purple top, solid and of finest quality; neck very small. 
Skirving’s Purple Top.Turtise 
Roots very large, round, slightly oval; flesh yellow with a purple top. 
White Swede, or Russian.Turtman 
Roots very large, nearly globe-shaped, with a small neck; color white 
with a green shade at the neck; flesh white, firm and sweet. 
Herbs 
POT, SWEET AND MEDICINAL 
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Anise (Pimpinella Anisum) .Herald 
An annual. Seed used for flavoring. Different from the Sweet Anise of 
commission men which is Florence Fennel. 
Balm (Melissa officinalis).Heraldic 
Perennial. Leaves fragrant. 
Basil Sweet (Ocymum basilicum).Heroic 
Annual. Used for seasoning. 
Basil Napolitana (Basilico Napolitano).Heronry 
An Annual. This is the variety used for flavoring mock turtle soup. 
Borage (Borago officinalis).Heraldry 
Annual. Leaves used as a pot herb and for flavoring. A fine bee food 
plant. 
Caraway (Carum Carui).Herbage 
Bi-ennial Seeds used for flavoring. 
