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THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 
Pot, Sweet, and Medicinal Herbs 
Plant in the spring when the ground is warm, in drills, 
covering lightly. When the plants are well up, thin out or 
transplant to about 4 inches apart. They should be 
harvested on a day just before the blossom develops, dried 
quickly and bottled, or closely packed in dry boxes with 
the air entirely excluded. 
Anise CPimpinella anisum). Annual. Used for flavoring and 
garnishing. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 
Arnica (Arnica montana). Perennial. Used in medicine as 
a narcotic and stimulant. Pkt. 10c, oz. $2.00. 
Balm (Melissa officinalis). Perennial. Leaves have a fra¬ 
grant odor and are used medicinally. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum). Annual. Used for flavor¬ 
ing soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 
Borage (Borago officinalis). Annual. Leaves are used for 
flavoring and bees are attracted by the flowers. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 40c. 
Caraway (Carum carui). Perennial. Used for flavoring 
confectionery, bread, etc. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 
Catnip (Nepeta cataria). Perennial. Sometimes used in 
medicine. Pkt. 10c. 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Annual. Used in the man¬ 
ufacture of confectionery and liquors. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). Biennial. The seeds are aro¬ 
matic and pungent. Used in pickling cucumbers. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 50c. 
Fennel, Sweet (Anethum foeniculum). Perennial. Leaves 
when boiled are used in sauces. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
Fennel, Florence (Anethum foeniculum). The roots are 
boiled, also used as salad. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Perennial. Used me¬ 
dicinally, also for seasoning. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Perennial. Used medicin¬ 
ally. The leaves have a pungent taste. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c. 
Lavender (Lavandula vera). Perennial. Yields an oil used 
in medicine and perfumery. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
Lovage (Levisticum officinale). Perennial. An aromatic 
stimulant used in medicine. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum majorana). Annual. Aromatic 
and fragrant. Much used in flavoring. Pkt. 10c, oz. 80c. 
Pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegioides). Annual. An aromatic 
medicinal herb. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Perennial. Leaves fra¬ 
grant, with warm, pungent, bitterish taste. Pkt. 10c. 
Rue (Ruta graveolens). Perennial. Has a strong, heavy 
odor and bitter taste. Used medicinally. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
$1.25. 
Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius). Annual. Flowers are used 
as a dyestuff and in making rouge. Pkt. 10c. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Perennial. More used than any 
other herb for dressings and seasoning. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
Sorrel (Rumex crispus). Perennial. Used for salads or 
cooked and served as Spinach. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
Summer Savory (Satureia hortensis). Annual. Used for 
flavoring soups and dressings. Pkt. 10c. oz. 25c. 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Perennial. Used for seasoning. 
Also used medicinally. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.25. 
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). Perennial. Used me¬ 
dicinally and is beneficial for poultry. Pkt. 10c. 
PLANTS OF HERBS—To meet the increasing demand 
for plants of the most popular herbs, we can supply 
3 plants for $1.25, 10 for $3.50. Not less than 3 of one 
variety sold. 
Vegetable Roots and Plants 
We do not send Vegetable Plants by mail except where noted. 
ASPARAGUS. Selected Roots. 100 1000 
Martha Washington ..$2.00 $18.00 
Mary Washington . 2.26 20.00 
ARTICHOKE, Jerusalem. Qt. 40c, by mall 10c additional; 
pk. $2.50. 
ARTICHOKE PLANTS, Green Globe. May delivery. Doz. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS PLANTS..$0.30 $1.60 
CABBAGE PLANTS: 
Early Jersey Wakefield.30 1.50 
Globe Curled Savoy . .30 1.50 
Henderson’s Summer.30 1.50 
Stone Mason .30 1.50 
CAULIFLOWER PLANTS: 
Earliest Erfurt.30 2.00 
Early Snowball .30 2.00 
CELERY PLANTS. 
Boston Market .25 1.25 
Golden Self Blanching.25 1.26 
Giant Pascal.25 1.25 
Tobacco 
Connecticut Seed-leaf. Suited to the climate of the Northern 
and Middle States. Pkt. 10c. oz. 75c. 
Havana, Imported Seed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c. 
CHIVES, Roots. 30c per clump, 12 clumps, $3.00. By mall. 
add 10c extra for each clump. 
EGGPLANT Doz. 100 
Black Pekin .$1.00 $7.00 
New York Improved. 1.00 7.00 
HORSERADISH Sets or cuttings.35 1.75 
LETTUCE PLANTS .25 1.25 
MINT ROOTS . 25c each.. 2.50 18.00 
PEPPER PLANTS .50 3.00 
RHUBARB ROOTS. Each Doz. 
Victoria. Largest variety .35 3.00 
Clumps .75 
TARRAGON PLANTS (Estragon) .50 6.00 
TOMATO PLANTS (Pot-grown) Doz. 100 
Bonny Best ..$1.00 $7.00 
Dwarf Champion. 1.00 7.00 
Dwarf Stone . 1.00 7.00 
John Baer . 1.00 7.00 
Stone, Livingston’s .1.00 7.00 
Free Delivery 
IN GREATER BOSTON we deliver, Free of 
Charge, all merchandise purchased at retail 
catalog prices at our option. 
Special Notice 
We do not send Vegetable Plants, such as Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Parsley, Pepper and Tomato 
Plants, via Parcel Post. The foliage of these plants is very soft and tender and (largely) because of delays 
in the mail they reach their destination in a worthless condition. We do not ship plants or other perishable 
goods C. O. D. Customer pays express or freight charges on Roots and Plants. 
