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Your Choice of Combinations 
Any two five dollar collections of native plants or ferns in same order for 
$9.50. Any three five dollar collections for $i4.00. 
Waterside Plant Garden 
For a pond or stream side these native plants add interest to an area that 
often is neglected. Swampy or low-lying land can likewise be made interesting by 
this collection. THREE EACH OF 8 VARIETIES—24 PLANTS FOR $3.00. 
Acorns calamus—Sw;eet Flag 24 in. 
Caltha palustris—Marsh Marigold 12 in. 
Iris pseudacorus, — Yellow Swamp Iris 24 in. 
Lobelia cardinalis—Cardinal Flower 18 in. 
Myosotis palustris—Forget Me Not 9 in. 
Eupatorium purpureum^—Joe Pye Wfeed 5 ft. 
Osmunda regalis—Royal Fern 3 ft. 
Pteritis nodulosa—Ostrich Fern 5 ft. 
Fragrant and Savory Herbs 
The study of Herbs is quite fascinating 
for it delves back to the very beginning of 
written history. The study of Herbs and 
their uses, past and present, has become 
something of a hobby with Mrs. Toole. 
During the past two or three years Mrs. 
Toole has talked before many Garden 
clubs about Herbs and is constantly adding 
to her store of knowledge about these in¬ 
teresting plants. If you have any problems 
connected with growing, curing, or use of 
Herbs she will be happy to share her know¬ 
ledge with you. 
Herbs are divided in a general way be¬ 
tween Aromatic Herbs, grown for their 
fragrance; Savory or Pot Herbs, used as 
flavoring for other foods; and Medicinal 
Herbs used in preparing old-fashioned 
remedies. A few unusual Salad Herbs 
are also offered that seem to be along the 
border line between Herbs and Vegetables. 
Herbs present no special cultural prob¬ 
lems. Most of them will be more fragrant 
and produce more of their aromatic oils if 
grown in well drained soil that is not over 
rich. Lovage will thrive in a very rich 
soil and the Mint family as a whole seem,s 
to do well where the soil is constantly 
moist. 
The annual varieties may be sown in a 
part of the vegetable garden if preferred. 
or they can be combined with the peren¬ 
nial varieties in a special Herb Garden. 
As you become more familiar with the 
use of Herbs in cooking you will find those 
varieties that fit in best with the likes 
and dislikes of your family. The more 
extended use of Herbs in cooking will help 
variety in the family menu. 
Mrs. Toole has prepared directions for 
the use of many of the Savory Herbs. A 
copy will be included with orders if re¬ 
quested. 
Many gardeners are starting special 
Herb Gardens, often in a formal design 
following the form of Old English Gar¬ 
dens. Others use many of the Herbs in 
Shakespeare Gardens while others grow a 
few for strictly utilitarian purposes in the 
vegetable garden or in some handy spot 
near the kitchen. 
A great many of the Herbs are orna¬ 
mental as well as useful and will find a 
ready place in the mixed border or in the 
rock garden. 
Plants offered are out of 2% inch pots 
and are ready to grow along nicely in your 
garden. Some of the seeds are home grown, 
the others from various reliable sources. 
The seed packets contain variable numbers 
of seeds but a packet of a variety will be 
enough for any ordinary garden. 
