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MENTOR , OHIO 
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GARDENS 
W A y S I D E 
Herb Gardens 
are 
Fashionable as well as profitable gardens. 
Add greatly to the joy of living! 
♦ANNUAL HERBS 
Angelica (Angelica officinalis). Supposed to have Angelic healing virtues 
and used in flavorings. Very ornamental. 3 plants, 75e; per 12, $2.00. 
Alpine Savory. See Calamint. 
American Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium). Leaves used medicinally and 
in seasoning. 3 plants, 75c; per 12; $2.00. 
*=Anise (Pimpinella anisum). The seeds flavor pastries and confections while 
the leaves may be used in salads. 3 plants, 60c; per 12, $1.50. 
Apple Mint (Mentha rotundifolia). The leaves are used to flavor drinks. 
3 plants, $1.05; per 12, $2.40. 
Beebalm (Monarda didyma). The fragrant seeds scent a potpourri. 3 plants, 
90c; per 12, $2.40. 
Black Snake-Root (Cimicifuga racemosa). The root of this plant was used 
by the Indians to cure snake bites. 3 plants, 85c; per 12, $2.50. 
Balm (Melissa officinalis). Leaves are used to flavor liqueurs. Also have 
medicinal properties. 3 plants, 75c; per 12, $2.00. 
^Borage (Borago officinalis). Flowers used in cordials and salads. 3 plants, 
60c; per 12, $1.50. 
Calamint (Calamintha alpina). Fragrant matlike plants used for ground- 
covers in sunny spots. 3 plants, 85c; per 12, $2.50. 
Camomile (Anthemis nobilis). A soothing tea made from the dried flowers. 
3 plants, 60c; per 12, $1.50. 
*Caraway (Carum carvi). Seeds used in breads, pastries and liqueurs. 
3 plants, 60c; per 12, $1.50. 
Chive (Allium schoenoprasum). Finely chopped leaves give a delicious 
flavor to hors d'oeuvres, and salads. 3 plants, 60e; per 12, $1.50; per 
100 , $ 12 . 00 . 
Citron Thyme (Thymus citriodorus). Lemon-scented matlike plants. 
3 plants, $1.00; per 12, $3.00. 
Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Dried leaves season meat dishes, 
gravies and dressings; fresh leaves excellent in salads. 3 plants, 75c; 
per 12, $2.00. 
Clove Pink (Dianthus caryophyllus). Flowers have been used to flavor 
wines and vinegar. 3 plants, 60c; per 12, $1.50. 
Common Hop (Humulus lupulus). Flowers are the "hops" used in making 
beer. 3 plants, $1.05; per 12, $3.00. 
Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium). Aromatic fernlike foliage. Found 
in medieval herb gardens. 3 plants, 85e; per 12, $2.50. 
*Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Seeds are used in candies and cordials. 
3 plants, 60c; per 12, $1.50. 
Cowslip (Primula veris). Leaves and flowers flavor wines. 3 plants, $1.00; 
per 12, $3.00. 
Crimson Thyme (Thymus s. coccineum). Dense, fragrant mats for car¬ 
peting. 3 plants, $1.00; per 12, $3.00. 
*Dill (Antheum graveolens). Seeds flavor "dill pickles." Leaves flavor fish 
sauces. 3 plants, 60c; per 12, $1.50. 
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). Seeds are used to flavor fish sauces and 
the liquer, I'ainsette. 3 plants, 60e; per 12, $1.50. 
Garden Heliotrope (Valeriana officinalis). Fragrant plant of medieval 
herb gardens. 3 plants, $1.00; per 12, $3.00. 
Gas Plant (Dictamnus alba). Lemon-scented leaves and stems; dried leaves 
make a delicious tea. 3 plants, $1.00; per 12, $3.00. 
Hoarhound (Marrubium vulgare). Dried leaves make a tea and remedial 
candy is made from the fresh leaves. 3 plants, 75c; per 12, $2.00. 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Leaves used for medicinal purposes and to 
season vegetables. A good edging plant. 3 plants, 75c; per 12, $2.00. 
Jupiter's Beard (Centranthus ruber). A plant of medieval herb-gardens. 
3 plants, 85c; per 12, $2.50. 
Lemon Geranium (Pelargonium limoneum). Fragrant leaves used in pot¬ 
pourris. 3 plants, 90c; per 12, $2.40. 
Mother-of-Thyme (Thymus serpyllum). Leaves used medicinally and for 
seasoning meat and fish sauces and stuffings. 3 plants, $1.00; per 12, 
$3.00. 
Parsley (Petroselinum hortense). Leaves commonly used to garnish meat 
and vegetable platters or to flavor soups. 3 plants, 60c; per 12, $1.50; 
seeds per pkt., 20c. 
Parsley, Hamburg Turnip. This parsley forms a bulb root just below the 
surface of the ground which is cut up in small discs three-fourths of an 
inch square and used in soups to which it imparts a very delicate flavor. 
3 plants, 60c; per 12, $1.50. 
Peppermint (Mentha piperita). Leaves and tender tops may be infused in 
cooling drinks. 3 plants, 75c; per 12, $2.00. 
Periwinkle (Vinca minor). A medicinal tea may be made of the leaves. 
12 plants, $1.25; per 100, $7.00. 
Pot Marjoram (Origanum vulgare). Flowers are picked for potpourris. 
3 plants, 75c; per 12, $2.00. 
Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens). Leaves flavor puddings and 
jellies. 3 plants, 90c; per 12, $2.40. 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Fragrant leaves scent potpourris. 
3 plants, 75c; per 12, $2.40. 
Rue (Ruta graveolens). Bits of the pungent blue-green foliage may be 
used to flavor salads or vegetables, with discretion. 3 plants, 60c; per 
12, $1.50. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Dried leaves season meats, sausages, stuffings, 
and cheese. 3 plants, 75c; per 12, $2.00; seeds per pkt., 20c. 
Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum). Dried branches laid in wardrobes 
will keep moths away. 3 plants, $1.00; per 12, $3.00. 
Spike Lavender (Lavandula spica). Flowers are an ingredient of potpour¬ 
ris. 3 plants, 90c; per 12, $2.40. 
Scurvy Grass (Cochlearia officinalis). Has anti-scorbutic qualities. Long 
recognized stimulant; diuretic, stomachic and laxative properties are 
ascribed to it. 3 plants 75c; per 12, $2.00. 
Sorrel, Monstrous Long Standing. Both varieties are used as a vegetable. 
Boiled as spinach with currants and raisins added make a delicious but 
little known food; slightly lactic; freely used in Europe. A handful of 
sorrel leaves may also be boiled with spinach to which it imparts a 
slightly sour taste, eliminating the use of lemon or vinegar. 3 plants, 
75c; per 12, $2.00. 
Sorrel (Brumen patientea). Broad-leaved Chambourcy. 3 plants, 75c; 12 
for $2.00. 
Savory, Summer Savory (Satureia hortensis). Leaves and young shoots 
used to flavor soups, stews and vegetables, especially string beans. 
3 plants, 90c; per 12, $2.40. 
Winter Savory (Satureia montana). Leaves season meats, sausages, vege¬ 
table dishes and certain liqueurs. An excellent plant for edging borders. 
3 plants, 90c; per 12, $2.40. 
Spearmint (Mentha spicata). Fresh leaves used to flavor sauces and iced 
drinks, particularly juleps. 3 plants, 60c; per 12, $1.50. 
Spearmint, Variegated Lemon Scented. Leaves golden variegated, very 
decorative. Slightly lemon-scented flavoring for iced drinks. 3 plants, 
75c; per 12, $2.00. 
Spearmint, Anise-Flavored (Mentha spicata anisatus). Small green leaves 
with delightful anise and mint flavor for iced drinks. 3 plants, 75c; 
per 12, $2.00. 
Spearmint, Crisp (Mentha crispa). A dwarf mint with small pungent 
leaves, excellent mixed with lemonade. 3 plants, 75c; per 12, $2.00. 
Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana). Fresh leaves season sausages, 
vegetable dishes and salads or scent potpourris. 3 plants, 75c; per 12, 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Sweet Woodruff (Asperula odorata). Hay-scented leaves used to flavor 
wines. The plant is a good ground-cover for shady places. 3 plants, 75c; 
per 12, $2.00. 
True Lavender (Lavandula officinalis). Dried flowers commonly used for 
scenting linens and in potpourris. 3 plants, 90c; per 12, $2.40. 
Violet (Viola odorata). Flowers are crystallized for candies and cakes or 
for scenting potpourris. 3 plants, 75e; per 12, $2.00. 
Watercress (Radicula nasturtium-aquaticum). Spicy leaves flavor sand¬ 
wiches and salads. Moist spots. 3 plants, 60c; per 12, $1.50. 
Watercress, American. A hardy plant closely resembling the Watercress, 
but growing in any kind of garden soil, preferably, however, in a cool 
location. The dark green leaves have a pungent taste and are excellent 
for flavoring salads and sandwiches. 3 plants, 60c; per 12, $1.50; per 
100 , $ 12 . 00 . 
Wildbergamot (Monarda fistulosa). Dried leaves may be used to brew a 
tea. 3 plants, 75c; per 12, $2.00. 
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea tomentosa). Aromatic, fern-leaved plants for 
dry, sunny spots. 3 plants, $1.00; per 12, $3.00. 
