14 
HARDY PLANTS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
Fragrant and Savory Herbs 
Herbs are among the most fascinating 
forms of plant life, not alone for their util¬ 
itarian purposes but because of their close 
relationship to the human race throughout 
its known history. Always a part of the life 
and folk lore of all races, the herbs hold 
memories of ancient Eastern Temple rites, 
the history of medicine, magic and witch¬ 
craft 
Growing in friendliness with the human 
race they became an essential to every 
nome, whether cottage or castle, up to 
the time of Queen Victoria. Their revival 
is not a fad but a natural outgrowth of our 
need for the wholesome things of life. 
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 bor¬ 
der 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 Mints seem to do well where the 
soil .is constantly moist. 
You may prefer to grow your herbs in 
the old-time formal patterns where fixed 
units of the individual varieties were com¬ 
bined in small edged and trimly kept beds, 
divided by formal paths; or they will as 
readily conform to our modern informal 
borders and spaces, living in friendliness 
with the other plants and the shrubs. Many 
of them adapt themselves also to the rock 
garden. 
Although some have inconspicuous flow¬ 
ers, many are very lovely and joyous with 
color. The foliage varies from delicate soft 
gray to deepest green, many variegated 
with creamy yellow or white, and with 
extraordinary variety of leaf texture. 
As 3 r ou 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 3 r our family. 
Besides adding delicious flavors to worn- 
out menus, their fragrance brings into the 
home joyous memories of the garden. 
Mrs. Toole has prepared suggestions for 
the use of many of the Savory Herbs. A 
copy will be included with orders if re¬ 
quested. 
The plants arc strong and vigorous, 
mostly from pots and can be transplanted 
safely almost any time through the grow¬ 
ing season. 
1 he seed packets contain variable num¬ 
bers of seeds but a packet of a variety will 
be enough for any ordinary garden. 
Anise—(Pimpinella Anisum) Annual plant 
easily grown from seed. The seed is used 
in medicine, also to flavor bread and 
confectionery. The green leaves are used 
as a flavor for salads and other foods. 
Plants, transplanted, 50c per doz. Seeds 
10c per pkt. 
Balm—(Melisa officinalis) Perennial, Med¬ 
icinal and aromatic herb deliciously 
scented with lemon. Used to flavor drinks 
but also grown for the odor of the leaves. 
Plants 20c each, 3 for 50c; $2.00 per doz. 
Seeds 10c per pkt. 
