Plant Tait’s Thoroughbred Seeds 
HERBS FOR THE GARDEN 
Every garden should contain an assortment of herbs, the uses to which they may be put in the kitchen being innumer¬ 
able. Their cultivation in general requires very little care, and many kinds, being perennial, need to be sown only once. 
No special soil is necessary, and the harvesting of the crop is exceedingly simple. The seed should be sown as early as 
possible in spring, the plants thinned to a proper distance, and an occasional hoeing done to prevent weeds and grasses 
from smothering them at first. The best time for harvesting is just at the time the flowers begin to appear, and the drying 
should be done as quickly as possible in a dark room. If kept in closely corked bottles, the quality of the leaves will be 
retained much better than if exposed to the air. 
Market gardeners with small places near cities will generally find herbs one of the most profitable crops they can raise. 
AnisC (Pi m Pi n ella Anisum.) A well-known annual herb, 
^ used principally for seasoning and garnishing. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. 
Bcllm (Melissa Officinalis.) The leaves of this peren- 
_L nial are fragrant, and are sometimes used for mak¬ 
ing a tea for cases of fever. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
CnmWclV (Carum Carui.) Grown for the seeds, which 
__ t-L are used in confectionery, pastries, etc., the 
leaves are also sometimes put in soups. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 
35 cts. 
Catllin (Nepeta Cataria.) The leaves of this perennial 
*- J ' are used for seasoning, and it is also a tonic for 
cats. It makes also an excellent pasture for bees. Pkt. 10 
cts., oz. 50 cts. 
FovijUirloT* (Coriandrum Sativum.) A hardy annual, the 
' _1 seeds of which form an important article of 
commerce, being largely used in the manufacture of liquors, 
in confectionery and as a disguise to the taste of medicine. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 
Dill (Anethum Graveolens.) An annual with seeds of 
_1 a peculiar pungent taste. They are used in various 
ways as a condiment, and often added to pickled cucumbers 
to heighten the flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 
Fennel (Anethum Foeniculum.) An aromatic annual 
__used in flavoring in cooking; also for making tea 
for children. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 
Horetioimd (Marrabium Vulgare.) The leaves and 
c tops of this annual are used as a medicine 
for subduing irritating coughs. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
T n vender (Lavendula Vera.) A hardy perennial, pro- 
uavcMuct. duc j n g long, sweet-scented spikes of flowers, 
which are used for the distillation of oil, lavender water, etc. 
The flowers are also dried before they fade, and laid away 
among linens, to which they impart their characteristic and 
very charming odor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Mint RootS. 25 cts. dozen. 
Maricrnld (Calendula Officinalis.) Grown alto- 
_ 5 _1 gether for the leaves, which are used 
for soups. It is an annual with showy flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., 
oz. 35 cts. 
Rfl<5PTI1fri*V (Rosemarinus Officinalis.) An ornamental 
_ 1 _L perennial, very fragrant and with a bitter, 
pungent flavor. It also furnishes an oil for various purposes. 
The plant yields little until well established in the second 
season. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Sap-p (Salvia Officinalis.) A hardy perennial, the leaves of 
° which are plucked about the time the flower stalks 
are forming, then spread in a dark room and dried as quickly 
as possible. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
Swppf Mariftram (Origanum Marjoranna.) The 
oweei iTitil JUldUL, leav es of this perennial are used 
both when green and after drying. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 
QinyivM av q vsr (Satureia Hortensis.) A useful culi- 
summer g>avoo . nary herb> the dried leaves and fiow _ 
ers of which are put in dressings and soups. Hardy annual. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 
^WPPt Basil (Ocymum Basilicum.) An annual, produc- 
° ccl _1 ing seeds which have nearly the flavor of 
cloves. The seeds, stems and tops of shoots may be used for 
sauces and stews. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
ThvmP (Thymus Vulgaris.) A favorite herb for season- 
■*~ ‘O ing, and supposed to possess various medicinal 
qualities. The plant is perennial, and both leaves and tops 
of stems are utilized. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 
BIRD SEED, ETC. 
= We would call to the special attention of bird fanciers that all the Bird Seeds offered by us are recleaned, and of | 
I the highest quality. This should be borne in mind when comparing prices on small or large quantities. = 
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Canary,for Canary Birds. 
Hemp, for Birds, Parrots, Pigeons and Chickens. 
Kaffir Corn, for Pigeons and Chickens. 
Lettuce, for Birds. 
Maw (Blue Poppy) for Birds. 
Millet, Golden, for Birds, Pigeons and Chickens. 
Mixed Seed, for Canary Birds. 
Rape, German, for Birds. 
Sorghum, Mixed, for Pigeons and Chickens.. 
Sunflower, for Parrots. Pigeons and Chickens. 
Cuttle Fish Bone, for Birds. 
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= oughbred being also a registered trade-mark (U. S. Patent Office, No. 92011), all persons are warned against their use § 
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