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Rutabaga SWEDISH^ or^ RUSSIAN 
Culture. —The Swedish or Rutabaga varieties should be sown in drills 
15 to 18 inches apart, at any time from June 1 to the middle of July, 
using about one pound of seed per acre. The plants should be thinned to 
about 6 or 8 inches apart. 
Price on following varieties: Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c„ Vi lb. 25c„ Vi lb. 
40c., lb. 75c. 
American Purple Top 
Improved. Market gardener’s favorite. 
_ More largely grown than any other va¬ 
riety. Yellow flesh, solid and fine quality. One of the very best keepers. 
Shamrock Yellow Swede Larg( ‘ 1 >: f ," r llomi ' 
_ust*. »fallow flesh, solid, good keeper. 
LARGE WHITE FRENCH. Flesh is white, solid, mild and sweet. Ex¬ 
cellent Winter variety. 
ST. ANDREW’S. A popular variety in Boston markets. Flesh yellow 
with purple top. 
HALEWOOD. Bronze top similar to American Purple Top. 
Tobacco 
Culture. —Sow in hotbed for early planting or sow in the open ground 
as soon as the ground is warm. Sow broadcast in rich, dry soil, pressing 
down firmly and cover lightly: water frequently. Set plants out first of 
June three feet apart each way in land heavily manured. 
Connecticut Seed Leaf. Saved from selected plants. I’kt. 10c„ oz. 30c., 
% lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00. 
HAVANA. Imported seed. I’kt. 10c., oz. 40c., Vi lb. $1.25. 
Improved 
American 
Rutabaga 
Turnip 
Sweet, Medicinal and Pot Herbs 
Culture. —For early use sow seed in hotbed in 
March, or open ground in May, in rows one foot 
apart. Cover very lightly and thin out when large 
enough to six or eight inches in row. They should 
be cut on a dry day, before they come into full blos¬ 
som. Tie in bunches and keep where they will dry 
quickly. 
Anise (Pimpinella anisum). Hardy annual, used for 
garnishing and seasoning. I’kt. 5c., oz. 10c. 
Balm (Melissa officinalis). Used as a drink for the 
sick and for culinary purposes, l’kt. 5c., oz. 20c. 
Basil, Sweet (Oeymum basilicum). Seeds sown in 
April, indoors, in rich, light soil, and in beds in 
June. I’kt. 5c., oz. 20c. 
Bene (iSesainum orientate). Extensively grown for 
the oil contained in its seeds. I’kt. 5c., oz. 15c. 
Borage (Ilorago officinalis). Used for flavoring, and 
flowers furnish bee pasture. I’kt. 5c„ oz. 15c. 
Caraway (Carum carui). Grown for the seeds, 
which are used in flavoring. I’kt. 5c., oz. 10c. 
Catnip, or Catmint (Nepeta cataria). Used for 
medicinal purposes. I’kt. 10c„ oz. 30c. 
Coriander (Coriandum sativum). Young loaves 
used in soups and salads. Seeds in confectionery 
and for flavoring. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c. 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). Leaves used for flavor¬ 
ing. I’kt. 5e„ oz. 10c., Vi lb. 25e., lb. GOc. 
Fennel, Sweet (Anethum firniculum). Leaves used 
in fish sauces and for garnishing. I’kt. 5c., oz. 10c. 
Henbane (Hyoscynmus niger). Contains medicinal 
properties. I’kt. 5c., oz. 20c. 
Horebonnd (Marrabium vulgare). The leaves and 
tops are popular as a medicine for subduing irritat¬ 
ing coughs, l’kt. 5c., oz. 25c. 
Hyssop ( Hyssopus officinalis). Aromatic evergreen 
bushy herb. Flowers and tops used for medicinal 
purposes. I’kt. 5c.. oz. 25c. 
Lavender ( Lavandula vera). Flower spikes are 
dried for their peculiar lasting fragrance. I’kt. 5c., 
oz. 15c. 
Marjoram, Sweet ( Origanum marjorana). Hardy 
perennial, cultivated for use of its loaves for flavor¬ 
ing. I’kt. 5c., oz. 15c., Vi Hi- 40c. 
Mint ( Mcntlia spioata). l’kt. 25c. 
Opium Poppy ( I’apaver som niferum). Opium; a 
milky juice is obtained by making incisions in the 
capsule. Seeds are used for bird food, under name 
of Maw Seed. I’kt. 5c., oz. 20c., !4 ll>. 40o. 
Pennyroyal (Mcntlia pulegium). Leaves and tops 
used in culinary preparations and for medicinal pur¬ 
poses. I’kt. 10c., oz. 00c. 
Rosemary (Rnsemarinus offic inalis). Foliage used 
for medicinal purposes. I’kt. 5c., oz. 30c. 
Rue (Itutagravcolcns). Hardy; leaves emit a pow¬ 
erful odor, and have an exceedingly acrid taste. 
I’kt. 5c.. oz. 15c. 
Saffron ( Carthamus tinetorius). Used in medicine 
and also in dye. I’kt. 5c., oz. 10c. 
Sage ( Salvia officinalis). Used for seasoning. I’kt. 
5c., oz. 20c., Vi lb. 50c., ]b. $1.50. 
Summer Savory ( Satureja hortensis). Hardy an¬ 
nual. Aromatic tops are used for culinary pur¬ 
poses. i’kt. 5c., oz. 15c., V\ 11>. 40c. 
Tansy ( Tanacetum vulgaris). Curled-leaved variety, 
used for garnishing. I’kt. 5c., oz. 30c. 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Leaves and tops are 
used for culinary purposes. I’kt. 5e„ oz. 30c. 
Wormwood ( Artemisia absinthium). Leaves and 
tops are grown for medicinal use. I’kt. 5c., oz. 25c. 
Bird Seeds 
Prices subject to variations of the market. If Lettuce. Oz. tOc., 11). 60c. 
wantPd by mail, add 8c. per pound to cover postage. Millet. Lb. 8e„ 5 lbs. 35c., 100 lbs. $4.00. 
Canary, Sicily. Selected. Lb. 18c., 3 lbs. 50o. Maw. Blue Poppy. Lb. 15c., 100 lbs. $12.00. 
Hemp, Russian. First quality. Lb. 10c., 5 lbs. 35c„ Sunflower, Mammoth Russian. Lb. 10c., 3 lbs. 
100 lbs. $5.00. 25c„ pk. 65c., Vi bus. $1.25. 
Rape, German. Small-seeded. T.h. ]0c., 5 lbs. 40e., Mixed Bird Seed. Canary, Hemp, Rape and Millet. 
100 lbs. $0.00. Lb. 15c., 3 lbs. 40c.. 100'lbs. $0.00. 
Rice, Unliulled, or Paddy. Clioicc recleaned seed. Cnttle-fisli Bone. Lb. 4fle. 
Lb. 10c., 3 lbs. 25c., 100 lbs. $6.00. Bird Gravel. I’kt. 8c., doz. 75c. 
