List of Herb Plants 
For Flavoring and for Fragrance 
Pot-grown Plants, well-rooted. Shipped at any time throughout the year. 
Much of this delightful material is most desirable for general 
garden use, including rock gardens as well as herb gardens. 
AMBROSIA: Clienopodium Botrys. (Annual, to 2') Sometimes called 
“Oak of Jerusalem,” its small green and reddish leaves resembling oak 
leaves. Tiny green flowers, strange but pleasing scent. An old-time fa¬ 
vorite. Seeds itself freely. Any soil, full sun. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
ANGELICA: Angelica Archangelica. (Biennial, to 5') Much divided yel¬ 
lowish green leafage, hollow stems, yellow flowers in umbels. Contrib¬ 
utes much character to an herb garden, with decorative foliage, large 
flower heads, old associations and uses. Plant will continue for years if 
flowers removed before seeding. Moist soil, part shade. .50 each; $4.50 
per ten. 
ANISE: Pimpinella Anisum. (Annual, to 18") Delicate leaves, small white 
flowers. Aromatic seeds used in medicine and cookery. Light soil, full 
sun, shelter. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
BALM, LEMON: Melissa officinalis. (Perennial, to 2') Dark green leaves, 
deliciously scented like Lemon Verbena. Occasional shearing during sea¬ 
son improves plant, as flowers unimportaiit. Spreads rapidly. Rich, moist 
soil. Sun or part shade. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
BASIL: Ocimum. General Note: Basils are among the indispensable herbs. 
So many daily uses in flavoring for their aromatic fresh or dried leaves. 
Unusual dignity and beauty of plants, with varying shades of green and 
purple, add wonderfully to any garden. Good garden soil, full sun. 
Sweet Basil: 0. Basilicum. (Annual, to 2') 
Green leaves. Often called the “King’s Herb” or “Royal Herb.” 
Yellowish-green leaves, masses of white flower spikes. Probably 
this variety used most in cooking. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
Purple leaves. Rich purple leaves, purplish flowers. A choice variety. 
Frequently leaves variegated. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
Bush Basil: 0. minimum. (Annual, to 1') 
Green leaves. Unusuallly dainty plant. Yellowish-green leaves, spicy, 
white flowering spikes. Dense growth. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
Purple leaves. This small but exceedingly compact plant, purple 
leaves, lavender flowers, has perhaps more charm of personality 
than any other herb. Delightful in garden or as a pot plant. .25 
each; $2.25 per ten. 
Compact Basil: 0. “fin vert nain compact.” (Annual, to 1') Deli¬ 
cate green leaves, masses of white flowers, both leaves and flowers 
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