WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 
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TOBACCO 
Sow seed broadcast in frames as early as danger 
of frost will permit. Keep warm and well moistened. 
Transplant into rows 3 to 4 feet apart and cultivate 
thoroughly. Our seed is from Connecticut Valley 
strains famous for quality and yield. 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF A fine broad¬ 
leaved type grown extensively for cigar wrap¬ 
pers. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 24 lb. $1.00. 
HAVANA Open field type. Smaller leaved than 
Conn. Seed Leaf and more delicate. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c; 24 lb. $1.25. 
SUNFLOWER 
Not a vegetable, but commonly grown in vege¬ 
table gardens, and occasionally as an ensilage crop. 
MAMMOTH RUSSIAN The giant-flowered tall 
growing sort with enormous leaves. 
Pkt. 10c; 24 lb. 15c; Lb. 25c. 
HERBS 
Listed among the herbs are found a wide variety 
of plants used for flavoring and medicinal purposes. 
Most of them are small seeded and delicate when 
in the seedling stage. Generally sown in early 
spring on light soil, not too rich. 
ANISE Annual; the aromatic seeds have a 
pleasant odor and agreeable taste. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c. 
BALM Perennial; leaves have a sweet lemon 
odor. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
BORAGE Strong-growing annual; used as a pot 
herb. The bright blue flowers provide fine 
bee pasturage. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c. 
CARAWAY The seeds are in common use for 
flavoring bread and pastry. Seeds are not 
produced until the second year. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c. 
CATNIP Grown for the Mint-like leaves which 
are much relished by cats. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. $1.00. 
CORIANDER Easily grown annual with aro¬ 
matic seeds; used in confectionery and pastry. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c. 
FENNEL, LARGE SWEET Hardy perennial with 
pleasant tasting seeds and leaves. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c. 
HOREHOUND Perennial with bitter tasting 
leaves, used medicinally. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
HYSSOP The flowers of this hardy perennial are 
used as a mild tonic. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
LAVENDER Grown for the sweet-scented flowers. 
Seed is very difficult to germinate. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
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PEPPERMINT Well known mint for flavoring. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. $3.00. 
ROSEMARY Hardy perennial with fragrant odor, 
used for seasoning meats and soups. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
RUE Bitter flavored hardy perennial, used medici¬ 
nally. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
SAFFRON A strong-growing annual; flowers are 
used for coloring. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
SAGE, BROAD LEAVED In common use for 
seasoning. Perennial. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c. 
SPEARMINT A spreading perennial for flavor¬ 
ing. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. $3.00. 
SUMMER SAVORY Easily grown annual for 
seasoning. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
SWEET BASIL An aromatic annual with a strong 
sweet flavor, used for seasoning. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c. 
SWEET MARJORAM Annual; the tender leaves 
and tops are used for seasoning dressings and 
soups. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
THYME, BROAD LEAF An aromatic perennial 
used in seasoning and medicinally. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
WORMWOOD An extremely bitter perennial used 
medicinally. Sometimes grown for its at¬ 
tractive silvery foliage. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
