Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot Herbs 
ANISE —A well-known annual herb whose 
seeds, which have an agreeable aromatic 
odor and taste, are used for dyspepsia and 
colic and as a • corrective for griping and 
unpleasant medicines. Sow early and 1 thin 
to three inches apart in the row. Oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 25c. 
CARAWAY —Cultivated for its seed, which 
is used in confectionery, cakes, etc. The 
leaves are sometimes used in soups. If 
sown early in August, the plants will give 
a fair crop of seed the next season, but 
when sown in the spring will not seed until 
the next year. Plant in drills two or three 
feet apart and thin to six inches apart in 
the row. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c. 
CORIANDER —A hardy annual, cultivated 
for its seed, which has an agreeable taste, 
and is used in confectionery and to disguise 
the taste of medicine. Sow early in the 
spring and gather on a dry day, bruising 
the stems and leaves as little as possible. 
Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c. 
SUMMER SAVORY— A hardy annual, the 
dried] stems, leaves and flowers of which 
are extensively used for flavoring, particu¬ 
larly in dressings and soups. Cultivate the 
same as Sweet Marjoram. Oz., 20c; 14 lib., 
60c. 
CULTURE—Sow as soon as all danger of 
frost is past, in drills about an inch deep. The 
tall kinds require fences or poles on which 
to climb. The seeds are used for flavoring 
pickles or as a substitute for capers. 
Glorious Gleam Nasturtiums 
DOUBLE GLEAM HYBRIDS— A new and 
years of scientific breeding and develop- 
distinct type of Nasturtium, the result of 
ment by hybridists. The Hybrids are a col¬ 
lection of gorgeously colored, large, double 
flowers of salmon, golden yellow, orange 
scarlet, cerise, cream yellow, orange, crim¬ 
son, and gold flushed scarlet. The brilliant 
colors are further heightened in contrast 
with the background of fresh, green fol¬ 
iage An added feature of the flowers is 
the sweet fragrance which is most pro¬ 
nounced. Stems are long, bearing the 
flowers well above the foliage of the plant, 
making the flowers ideal for the garden 
and! also for cutting. These features, com¬ 
bined with their ease of culture, make 
Gleam Hybrids a universally popular flower. 
1 oz., 15c; 14 lb., 50c 
MARJORAM, SWEET —A perennial plant, 
but not hardy enough to endure the win¬ 
ters of the North. The young, tender hops 
are used green for flavoring or they may 
be dried for winter use. Sow in drills as 
early as possible, and thin out the plants 
to ten inches apart. Oz. r 15c; 14 lb., 40c. 
SAGE —A hardy perennial, possessing some 
medicinal properties, but cultivated prin¬ 
cipally to use as a condiment, it being used 
more extensively than any other herb for 
flavoring and dressing. Sow early in spring 
(four to five pounds per acres in drills) 
on very rich ground; cultivate often and 
thin the plants to sixteen inches apart. Oz., 
20 c; 14 lb., 60c. 
DILL —An annual, cultivated for its seed, 
which has an aromatic odor and a warm, 
pungent taste. It is good for flatulence 
and colic in infants and is sometimes added 
to pickled cucumbers to heighten the 
flavor. Sow early in spring and keep clear 
of weeds. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 30c. 
THYME —This herb is perennial and is both 
a medicinal and culinary plant. The young 
leaves and tops are used for soups, dress¬ 
ings and sauce; a tea is made from the 
leaves. Oz., 20c; 14 lb., 75c. 
Nasturtiums 
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