F. H. WOODRUFF & SONS, MILFORD, CONNECTICUT 
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MUSTARD 
Giant Southern Curled Mustard 
Culture This has long been a Southern favorite, but 
of late has become more popular, and rightly, in the 
North. It is used as a salad, and also as spinach. Sow 
the seed as early in the spring, as early as the weather 
permits, sowing thinly in rows about a foot apart, bor 
late fall use, sow in August. An ounce sows 200 feet 
of drill; 4 pounds per acre. Ready in 30 days. 
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED The true curled 
variety, much used in the South, especially for 
late fall planting. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; lb., 
25c; lb., 75c. 
FORDHOOK FANCY A fine variety with dark 
green feathery leaves, on account of which it 
is also called Ostrich Plume. Mild flavor. Pkt., 
10c; oz., 15c; Ya lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
CHINESE SMOOTH A smooth or plain leaved 
variety which grows quickly and has fine mild 
flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Ya lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
FLORIDA BROAD LEAF A large, tall, upright 
growing mustard, with smooth or slightly crum¬ 
pled leaves which are deeply cut rather than 
frilled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; Ya lb., 25c; lb., 75c. 
TENDERGREEN A new vegetable of Oriental origin, a very mild mustard with a creamy spinach flavor, hence 
also called Mustard Spinach. Grows a spray of broad, flat, smooth, rounded leaves. If to be used as spinach, 
these should be cut when about 5 inches long, which is usually in about 25 days. In the South, many prefer 
to use them like turnip greens, which requires only a little more growth. Oz., 5c; *4 lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 
HERBS 
Most herbs have both decorative and vegetable qualities, and 
for this reason are found in both flower and vegetable gardens. 
They are easily dried for winter use. In general, they may be 
sown in early spring in rows about a foot apart, and thinned to 
about 6 inches. In the description below, “A” means that the 
plant is an annual; “B,” biennial; “P,” perennial. 
ANISE "A" Grown for its aromatic seeds, which are used for 
flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Ya lb., 60c; lb., $2.00. 
BALM "P" The leaves have the odor of lemon, used for 
garnishing and flavoring. Easily grown. Pkt., 20c; oz., 50c; 
Ya lb, $1.50; lb, $5.00. 
BORAGE "A" Used as a pot herb and for bee pasturage. The 
leaves are sometimes used in salads, having a flavor some¬ 
thing like cucumber. Pkt, 10c; oz, 15c; Ya lb, 35c; lb, 
$1.25. 
CARAWAY "B" Seeds used for flavoring bread, pastry and 
other foods. Pkt, 10c; oz, 15c; Ya lb, 30c; lb, $1.00. 
CHIVES "A" An onion-like plant used for flavoring, having 
a more delicate flavor than onions. Used also for orna¬ 
mentation in a flower garden. Pkt, 15c; oz, 50c; Ya lb-, 
$1.50; lb, $5.00. 
CORIANDER "A” The seed has a strong aromatic flavor and 
is used for confectionery and pastry. Pkt, 10c; oz, 15c; Ya 
lb, 25c; lb, 75c. 
LAVENDER "P" Grown for its sweet smelling flowers. Pkt, 
10c; oz, 30c; 4 lb, 75c; lb, $2.50. 
SAFFRON "A" Used for dye, cosmetics, and the leaves for 
flavoring. Two feet high. Pkt, 10c; oz, 20c; Ya lb, 75c; 
lb, $2.50. 
SAGE "P" Most used of all herbs for seasoning. Leaves are 
used either green or dry. For drying, cut the leaves just 
as the plant begins to flower, and dry in an airy, shady place. 
Pkt, 10c; oz, 20c; Ya lb, 75c; lb, $2.50. 
SWEET BASIL "A" The leaves used for flavoring, especially 
in mock-turtle soup. Pkt, 10c; oz, 15c; Ya lb, 50c; lb, $1.75. 
SWEET FENNEL "P" The seeds used for flavoring. The young 
shoots sometimes used for salads, soups, etc. Pkt, 10c; oz, 
15c; 4 lb, 40c; lb, $1.25. 
SWEET MARJORAM "A" The tops and leaves are used for 
flavoring soups, gravies, etc. Pkt, 10c; oz, 40c; Ya lb, 
$1.25; lb, $4.00. 
SUMMER SAVORY "A" The aromatic dried stems, leaves and 
flowers are used for flavoring dressings, soups, etc. Pkt, 
10c; oz, 20c; Ya lb, 50c; lb, $1.50. 
THYME "P" Sow as early as possible. Used both for flavoring 
and for medicinal purposes. Pkt, 10c; oz, 40c; Ya lb, $1.25; 
lb, $4.00. 
WORMWOOD "P" Extremely bitter taste, the leaves being 
used for medicinal purposes. Pkt, 15c; oz, 40c; Ya lb., 
$1.25; lb, $4.00. 
DILL 
Culture Sow in early spring in rows 18 inches apart, 
covering with not more than Y inch of soil. When three or 
four weeks old. An ounce will sow about 200 feet of row. 
LONG ISLAND MAMMOTH A superior strain of dill 
grown by ourselves for a critical trade. Well worth 
using in preference to the ordinary seed. Pkt, 10c; 
oz, 15c; Ya lb, 25c; lb, 75c. 
COMMON An ordinary strain as usually sold by other houses. 
Pkt, 5c; oz, 10c; Ya lb, 20c; lb, 65c. 
