Kitchen Perennials. 
By mail at each and dosen rates, if preferred. 
No garden is complete without a few plants each of the following Herbs, all of which are entirely hardy and 
succeed in any good soil without petting. All have ornamental foliage and are not out of place in a border of Flow* 
ering Perennials. 
HOP. 
HuMULUS LUPULUS. 
of 20 feet if given support, with abundant ornamental, 
deeply lobed foliage. Golden Cluster is an exceedingly 
choice variety which bears large clusters of yellow-green 
hops, in such profusion as to completely envelop the plant 
in late summer and autumn. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00. 
MINT. 
Mentha. 
SPEARMINT. Meadow Mint. (M. viridis .)—The plant 
which produces the mint of the markets and largely used 
for culinary purposes. It is also used in concocting the 
refreshing Mint Julep, so popular in some sections, par¬ 
ticularly at the South. 
PEPPERMINT. (Af. piperita ').—From the leaves of this 
is distilled the well-known peppermint of commerce. The 
green leaves and stems, when chewed and swallowed, have 
the same effect as the essential oil, and to most persons 
the flavor is very pleasant. 
Each, 6c; doz., 50c; 100, $3.00. 
SAGE. 
Salvia officinalis. 
HOLT’S MAMMOTH.—Forms a dense mass a foot or more 
in height and 3 feet in diameter, of large, beautiful light 
green leaves and produces spikes of light lilac-blue flowers 
in late summer and autumn. Holt’s Mammoth is a great 
improvement upon the ordinary garden sage; its leaves 
being 4 to 5 inches long, clean and perfect. They are 
held well up from the soil, are rich in flavor and of 
great substance. Perfectly hardy; does not produce seeds. 
Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00. 
Grundy Co., Iowa, Dec. 23, 1910. 
The St. Regis Raspberry from you all grew; they 
were nice, clean, healthy plants. The canes were heavily 
loaded; the size, color and quality of the fruit was O. K. 
H. Rockhill. 
LAVENDER. 
Lavendula Vera. 
SWEET LAVENDEK.—An attractive and interesting plant, 
growing 12 to 18 inches high; produces numerous flower 
heads, that have an agreeable odor—especially when cut 
and dried. The foliage is narrow, of silvery-gray color, 
and the flowers are deep blue. It is from this plant that 
the essential oil of lavender is extracted. Each, 15c; 
doz., $1.50. 
ROSEMARY.—See page 42. 
TANSY.—See page 43. 
TARRAGON OR ESTRAGON. 
Artemisia Dracunculus. 
The true Tarragon, the leaves and young shoots of 
which are much prized by many as an ingredient in soups, 
salads, stews, pickles, etc. Tarragon Vinegar, so highly 
esteemed as a fish sauce, is made by placing the leaves of 
this plant in a tight vessel, pouring common vinegar upon 
them, and permitting it to remain for several days. The 
leaves may be used in a fresh state, or cut in the autumn 
and dried, to be used as other herbs. 
Each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
THYME. 
Thymus Vulgaris. 
Of dwarf habit with exceedingly pretty, small dark green 
leaves formed in a dense mat. Much prized for seasoning. 
Each, 10c; doz., $1.00. 
ASPARAGUS, CHIVES, HORSE RADISH, RHUBARB.—For 
descriptions and prices, see page 15. 
Tolland Co,, Conn., May 2, 1911. 
The St Regis Raspberries are doing well; they are fine, 
the best plants I ever received from any nursery before. 
Please send me your catalogue and oblige. 
Jacob Glover. 
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