Sweet and Pot Herbs 
"Oh, bind them posies of pleasant flowers, 
Of Marjoram, Mint and Rue.” 
Old Devonshire Song, 
F rom earliest times herbs have occupied a loved and 
valued place in the garden. Some were believed 
to have peculiar properties of magic; some were 
used in medicine, many in cooking. In England they 
were known as nose herbs and pot herbs. Today only 
a few are given a place in the flower garden but an 
herb garden in itself is a delightful spot for its clean, 
refreshing fragrance. 
Herbs all love good, well-drained soil and some sun¬ 
shine. If possible, prepare the soil in the autumn, 
with plenty of sand and humus. In the south, seed may 
be sown early out-of-doors. In the north an early start 
may be had indoors or in the hot-bed. 
Below are some of the most easily grown from seed. 
BALM. (Perennial.) 18 inches. Fragrant leaves and 
small white flowers. Used in seasoning. Easy to 
grow but seed a little slow to germinate. Likes part 
shade and moist earth. Pkt. 10c. 
BASIL, PURPLE OR BUSH BASIL. 20 inches. 
Tender annual, grown as an oramental plant as well 
as an herb. Has red-purple stems and small white 
flowers. The green leaves are used in salads and in 
any dish made with tomatoes. Does best in rich soil. 
Pkt. 10c. 
BASIL, GREEN SWEET BASIL. Tender annual. 
2 feet. Particularly liked among flowers for its 
scent, and a great favorite in cooking. Pkt. 10c. 
BORAGE, Annual. 14 inches. Beautiful, starry blue 
flowers attractive in any garden. Leaves sometimes 
used in drinks. Of easiest culture. Pkt. 10c, 
SAGE. Perennial. 18 inches. Essentially a culinary 
herb. Grown near Lavender it is a most satisfactory 
plant in leaf and lilac-colored flower. Pkt. 10c. 
DILL. Annual. 2 to 3 feet. Quick growing and one of 
the most beautiful of herbs. Umbels of tiny yellow 
flowers. Leaves used in salads. Seeds used on cakes 
and for making dill vinegar. One of the great magical 
herbs. Pkt. 10c. 
MINT. (Spearmint.) Perennial. 9 inches. Will grow 
anywhere but leaves said to have best flavor in the 
shade. Needs some moisture. Pkt. 15c. 
SWEET marjoram. Annual. 10 inches. Curious 
pretty buds and small white flowers. Leaves used 
in salads. Pkt. 10c. 
POT MARJORAM. Hardy perennial. 2^ feet. 
Purplish flowers and fragrant leaves. A great 
favorite. Pkt. 10c. 
THYME. Perennial. 8 inches. The true culinary herb. 
Plant close together in a warm well-drained soil 
Pkt. 10c. 
SUMMER SAVORY. Annual. 12 inches. Tiny 
lilac flowers. Very fragrant and much used in the 
kitchen. Start early indoors. Pkt. 10c. 
RUE. Perennial. One of the ancient magical herbs. 
Has showy clusters of deep blue, pea-shaped flowers 
Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny place. Pkt. 10c. 
HYSSOP. Perennial. 9 inches. A medicinal sweet 
herb. Attractive and easy to grow. Vivid blue 
flowers. Pkt. 10c. 
LAVENDER. Perennial. 18 inches. True English 
herb and a beautiful plant, but somewhat difficult 
to grow in the north. Gray-green leaves and lilac 
flowers. Likes good soil and broken shade. Pkt. 15c. 
ROSEMARY. Perennial. 2 feet. Like Lavender, best 
grown in the warmer parts of the country. Likes 
clean, well-drained limestone soil, sunlight and care¬ 
ful watering. Attractive, light blue flowers and 
aromatic leaves. Pkt. 10c. 
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