116 BAY STATE NURSERIES, INCORPORATED 
LIST OF HERBS—continued 
Three 
Per 10 Per 100 
Southernwood—Artemisia abrotanum 
Dried branches of “Lad’s Love” or 
“Old Man,” laid in wardrobes will 
keep moths away. 
1.05 
2.70 
21.00 
Spearmint—Mentha spieata . 
Leaves commonly used to flavor sauces 
and iced drinks. 
.60 
1.50 
12.00 
Spike Lavender—Lavendula spica.... 
Flowers are an ingredient of potpour¬ 
ris. 
Spotted Deadnettle—Lamium macu- 
.90 
2.40 
18.00 
latum . 
.90 
2.40 
18.00 
* Summer Savory—Satureia hortensis.. 
Leaves and young shoots used to 
flavor soups, stews and vegetables, es¬ 
pecially string-beans. 
.90 
2.40 
18.00 
* Sweet Basil—Ocimum hasilicum . 
Leaves flavor cooking, particularly 
tomato and cheese dishes. 
.90 
2.40 
18.00 
Sweet Flag—Acorus calamus . 
Root-pieces protect fabrics and furs 
from moths. Leaves flavor custards 
and cream-puddings. 
.60 
1.50 
12.00 
Sweet Marjoram—Origanum majorana 
Leaves used for seasoning and in pot¬ 
pourris. 
.75 
2.00 
15.00 
Sweet Woodruff—Asperula odorata.. 
Hay-scented leaves used to flavor 
wines. The plant is a good ground 
cover for shady places. 
.90 
2.40 
Tansy—Tanacetum vulgare . 
Young leaves flavor a “tansy-pud- 
ding.” 
.75 
2.00 
Tarragon—Artemisia dracuneulus .. 
Tops and leaves used in salads and 
sauces and to make a vinegar. 
Thoroughwort — Eupatorium melis- 
1.20 
3.50 
soides . 
A curative tea made of the dried 
flowers. 
.75 
2.00 
15.00 
Thrift—Armeria maritima . 
Low, compact edging.plants of Medi¬ 
eval herb-gardens. 
.60 
1.50 
12.00 
True Lavender Lavendula officinalis 
Dried flowers commonly used for scent¬ 
ing linens and in potpourris. 
.90 
• 
2.40 
18.00 
Violet—Viola odorata . 
Flowers are crystallized for candies 
and cakes or gathered for scenting 
potpourris. 
Watercress — Radicula nasturtium- 
.75 
2.00 
15.00 
aquaticum . 
Spicy leaves flavor sandwiches and 
salads. Moist spots. 
.60 
1.50 
12.00 
White Mugwort—Artemisia lactiflora 
.60 
1.50 
12.00 
Wildbergamot Monarda fistulosa .. 
Dried leaves may be used to brew a 
tea. 
.75 
2.00 
15.00 
Winter Savory—Satureia montana .. 
Leaves flavor meat and vegetable dish¬ 
es and some liqueurs. An excellent 
plant for edging borders. 
.90 
2.40 
18.00 
Woolly Yarrow—Achillea tomentosa 
Aromatic, fern-leaved plants for dry, 
sunny spots. 
.90 
2.40 
18.00 
5 or more plants of one variety will be priced at 10 
rate; 
25 or more at 100 rate. 
