14 
HARDY PLANTS FOB THE HOME GARDEN 
Marigold, Pot—^(Calendula officinalis) This 
is our old garden favorite, now grown 
for its flowers but once an important culi¬ 
nary herb, the flowers being used to give 
a rich color and added flavor to stews and 
soups. Annual. Plants, each l()c; 12 for 
50c. Seeds 10c per pkt. 
Marjoram, Sweet—(Origanum majoranum) 
Tender perennial. One of the favorite 
herbs for culinary purposes, being much 
used to flavor salads, stews, soups and 
other dishes. Plants, each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
12 for $2.00. Seed, 10c per pkt. 
Marjoram, Pot—(Origanum vulgare) Har¬ 
dy perennial. Used in medicine, per¬ 
fumes and somewhat in cookery, though 
the flavor is not so fine as in Sweet Mar¬ 
joram. Seeds, 10c per pkt. 
Marjorams, Other Species—^(Origanum pul- 
chellum) Grayish foliage and rose flow¬ 
ers. Marjoram scent. Plants, each 25c. 
(O. virens) A species with green foliage. 
Both the above are hardy. Each 25c. 
Mustard, Tender Green—A quick growing 
annual salad plant, either used alone or 
to add taste and flavor to other green 
salads. Seeds, 5c per pkt. 
Old Woman—(Artemisia stelleriana) A 
hardy perennial, fine-leaved aromatic 
plant with grey foliage. Can be used as 
a clipped border for formal beds. Plants, 
each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00; $12.00 
per 100. 
Parsley, Fine Curled— Tender biennial. 
Known to everybody. Plants 10c each, 
50c per dozen. Seeds 5c per pkt. 
Pennyroyal—^(Mentha pulegium) Moder¬ 
ately hardy perennial. Strongly scented 
mint, used in medicine and as a repellant 
to mosquitoes. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 
for $2.00. 
Peppermint—(Mentha piperita) A peren¬ 
nial plant used in medicine and by some 
as a culinary flavoring. Plants, each 20c; 
3 for 50c. 
Rosemary—(Rosmarinus officinalis) A per¬ 
ennial in the south but tender in the 
north. The leaves are very fragrant and 
Rosemary oil is used in perfumes and 
toilet preparations. It is also used in 
medicine. Although the flavor is rather 
strong, many people use the leaves, dried 
or fresh to flavor roasts and stews. 
Plants, each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00. 
Seeds 10c per pkt. 
Rue, Herb of Grace—(Ruta graveolens) A 
strong-smelling perennial herb, attractive 
in the garden because of its foliage and 
odd yellow flowers. Used in medicine 
and slightly as a flavor for salads. Any¬ 
one who can use it as a flavoring herb 
must have a very unusual sense of taste. 
Can be used as a low clipped border 
plant for formal beds. Plants, each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00. 
False Saffron—(Carthamus tinctorius) An 
annual, the yellow flowers being used as 
a substitute for true Saffron. Seeds 10c 
per pkt. 
Sage—(Salvia officinalis) Perennial. Used 
as an old home remedy and beautifier, 
but more generally known as a glorifier 
of pork sausage and poultry dressing. 
Plants, each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00. 
Savory, Summer—(Satureia hortensis) An¬ 
nual. The leaves and fine stems, green 
or dried are used in sausages, meat dish¬ 
es, and in peas and beans. Plants, 50c 
per doz.; seeds 10c per pkt. 
Savory, Winter—^(Satureia montana) Per¬ 
ennial. More pungent than the Summer 
Savory but used in much the same way. 
Also makes a good edging plant for for¬ 
mal beds. Plants, each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
12 for $2.00. Seeds, 10c per pkt. 
Savory, Dwarf Winter—This is a very com¬ 
pact and low growing form that is speci¬ 
ally useful for border planting. 4-6 inches. 
Plants, 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00. 
Southernwood, Lads Love, Maidens Ruin— 
(Artemisia abrotanum) We have two 
forms under this name, evidently differ¬ 
ent species. One growing from 18 to 24 
inches, the other up to 4 feet. Both have 
aromatic, finely divided foliage, and are 
really shrubs. Formerly used in love 
potions, in medicine and as a fragrant 
filler for old-fashioned mixed bouquets. 
Used also as clipped hedges. Plants, 
either form, 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for 
$ 2 . 00 . 
Spearmint—(Mentha spicata) Perennial. 
Beloved flavoring of chewing gum and 
drinks, also with vinegar or in jelly to 
accompany lamb or mutton and for other 
foods. Plants, each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 
for $2.00. 
Sweet Flag—(Acorus calamus) A native 
perennial with aromatic roots that taste 
of ginger. The roots are candied, also 
used in perfumes and medicine. Plants, 
each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00. 
Tansy—(Tanacetum vulgare) A perennial 
plant that has become almost a roadside 
weed. An old-time home remedy and 
sometimes used in cookery. Plants, each 
20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00. 
Thyme, Kitchen—(Thymus vulgaris) This 
is another of the favorite kitchen herbs 
widely used as a flavoring for many kinds 
of dishes. Plants, each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
12 for $2.00. Seeds, 10c per pkt. 
