WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1S94. 
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HERBS. 
BIRD SEEDS. 
Herbs are available for culinary and medicinal pur¬ 
poses; they are easily grown, and when preserved by dry¬ 
ing are ready for use at any season of the year. Sow in 
spring, as soon as the weather is warm, and thin out as 
the plants grow up, or the seed may be sown under glass, 
and the young plants afterwards transplanted to their 
respective beds. The perennial kinds should occasionally 
be divided, and transplanted in spring. 
Anise. (Pimpinella anisum). Cultivated for its seed and 
leaves, which are used for garnishing and for seas¬ 
oning. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. 
Balm (Melissa officinalis). Hardy perennial, used for 
making balm tea and balm wine. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz.. 40 cts. 
Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basilicum). Cultivated for its 
leaves, which are much used for flavoring soups 
and sauces. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Bene (Sesamum orientate). The seeds yield a good oil. 
The leaves are used for dysentery and diarrhoea. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Borage (Borago officinalis). Hardy annual, sometimes 
used as a pot-herb, and also for garnishing, but 
chiefly required for claret cups and other cooling 
drinks. Bees are very partial to the flowers. Per 
pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 
Caraway (Carutn carui). Hardy biennial, cultivated for 
its seeds, which are largely used in various kinds 
of confectionery, and for giving flavor to liquors. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; X lb., 25 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Catnip (Nepeta cataria). Perennial. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 50 cts. 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Annual; raised for its 
seeds, which are used by confectioners, and some¬ 
times to disguise the taste of medicine. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). Annual; the leaves are used 
in soups and sauces, and the seeds are sometimes 
added to pickle cucumbers to heighten the flavor. 
Medicinally they are good for flatulence and colic 
in infants. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Fennel (Anethum foeniculum). Hardy perennial, leaves 
used for garnishing, and in the preparation of vari¬ 
ous fish sauces. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 
Horehound. (Marrubium vulgare). Hardy perennial ; 
principally used for medicinal purposes. Per pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Hardy perennial; the 
leafy tops and flowers are used in making Hyssop 
tea. Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
Lavender (Lavendula spica). A popular aromatic herb. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum majorana). For seasoning. 
Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
Opium Poppy (Papaver somniferum). Per pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 30 cts. 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). An aromatic herb. 
Per pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 
Rue (Ruta graveolens). Used for medical purposes, also 
frequently given to fowls for the croup. Per pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 
Saffron (Cart ham us tinctorius). Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Much used for flavoring various 
articles of cookery. It is also possessed of medi¬ 
cinal virtues. Tea made from its leaves is a sudo¬ 
rific, causing profuse perspiration. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 25 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
Summer Savory (Satureia hortensis). Annual. It has 
medicinal and culinary uses. Its aromatic leaves 
are much esteemed in salads and soups. Per jkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
Thyme, Broad-Leaved. Hardy perennial. Thyme is used 
in soups, sauce and dressings, and a lea is made of 
the leaves which is a great remedy fur nervous 
headache. Per pkt., 10 cts ; oz., 30 cts.; lb., $3.00. 
Tansy (Tenacetum vulgaris). Per pkt., 10cts.; oz., 40 cts. 
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). Used for medical 
purposes; it is also beneficial to poultry, and should 
be planted in poultry grounds. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 30 cts. 
Prices variable . 
Canary Seed. 
Rape Seed. 
Hemp Seed. 
Vetches for Pigeons. 
Millet Seed, American. 
Millet Seed, Imported Yellow 
“ “ “ White. 
Maw Seed, Blue. 
Lettuce Seed. 
Unhulled Rice. 
Gravel for Cages. 
Per lb. 
.$0.10 
. .15 
. .10 
. 10 
10 
. 10 
. 20 
.20 
per oz., 10 cts., .50 
.15 
Per qt., 6 cts. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 
Conover’s Colossal. Two-vear-old roots, by express. 
Per 100, $1.00; 1,000, $7.00. 
CABBAGE AND CAULIFLOWER 
PLANTS. 
That have been wintered over in cold frames, and are 
ready to plant out at any time from February to end of 
April, of the following varieties. Special rates for large 
quantities. 
Cabbage. Henderson’s Early Summer. Per 100, $1.25; 
1 , 000 , $ 10 . 00 . 
- Early Jersey Wakefield. Per 100, $1.25; 1,000, 
$ 20 . 00 . 
Cauliflower. Early Dwarf Erfurt. Per 100, $3.00; 1,000, 
$ 20 . 00 . 
- Henderson’s Earlv Snowball. Per 100, $3.00; 1,000, 
$ 20 . 00 . 
Hot-bed Plants, ready May 1st, at half above rates. 
CELERY PLANTS. 
Golden Heart. Per 100, 75 cts.; 1,000, $5.00. 
Boston Market. Per 100, 75 cts.; 1,000, $5.00. 
EGG PLANTS. 
New Yorx Improved. Each, 10 cts.; doz., $1,00; 100, 
$ 6 . 00 . 
Black Pekin. Each, 10 cts.; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.C0. 
HORSE-RADISH SETS. 
Per doz., IF cts.; 100, 60 cts.; 1,000, $5.00. 
LETTUCE PLANTS. 
Early Curled Simpson. (Cold frame.) Per 100, $1.00. 
Black-Seeded Butter. (Cold frame.) Per 100, SI.00. 
Hot-bed Plants, ready May 1st, at half above rates. 
PEPPER PLANTS. 
Large Bell or Bull Nose. Each, 10 cts.; per doz., $1.00; 
100 , $ 6 . 00 . 
Sweet Mountain. Each, 10 cts.; per doz., $1.00; 100, 
$ 6 . 00 . 
RHUBARB ROOTS. 
Rhubard roots may be planted early in spring or in fall, 
setting the roots 3 feet apart each way; if planted in 
spring on ground well prepared, a full crop may be gath¬ 
ered the succeeding season; 10 cts. each; $1.< 0 per doz. 
TOMATO PLANTS. 
All the leading varieties. Per doz., 30 cts.; 100, $2.00; 
1,000, $15.00. 
TARRAGON ROOTS. 
For flavoring purposes, the young leaves arc used for 
pickles, vinegar, etc., imparting a delightful flavor. 40 
cts. each; $4.00 per doz. 
CHIVES. 
For flavoring soups, salads, etc.; 25 cts. per clump; 
$2.50 per doz. 
