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HARDY PLANTS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
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 
compact and low growing form that is 
specially useful for border planting. 4-6 
inches. Plants, 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for 
$ 2 . 00 . 
French Sorrel—Rumex scutatus). Used to 
add a sour touch to salads and to flavor 
soups and omelettes. Perennial. Each 20c; 
$2.00 per doz. 
Southernwood, Lads Love, Maidens Ruin— 
(Artemisia abrotanum). We have tw T o 
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 . 
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. 
Sweet Maudlin—(Achillea ageratum) An 
old-fashioned cottage plant, yellow flow¬ 
ers and divided foliage with a peculiar 
fragrance. 18 in. Perennial. Each 20c; 3 
for 50c. 
True Tarragon—(Artemisia dracunculus). 
Much used for flavoring all kinds of 
dishes. Perennial. Plants 35c each; 3 for 
95c. 
Tansy—(Tanacetam 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. 
THYMES 
We have a very interesting collection of 
Thymes which you may wish to plant in 
your herb garden for their fragrance. For 
culinary purposes the Kitchen Thyme,* the 
Lemon Scented Thymes and the Caraway 
Scented Thyme are most useful, though 
many other varieties may just as well be 
used for flavor and fragrance. Thymes 
are much used for covering sunny banks, 
and for planting between stepping stones 
and in rock gardens. 
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. 
Thyme, Lemon Scented —The lemon scent¬ 
ed Thymes are deliciously scented of 
lemon and may be used as a flavoring for 
drinks. We have three types of Lemon 
Thyme. Green upright; Golden Varie¬ 
gated upright and Creeping Golden. 
Plants, any variety, 20c each; 3 for 50c; 
12 for $2.00. 
Caraway Thyme—Thymus Herba barona) 
With the flavor of caraway, sometimes 
with a touch of anise scent also. Creep¬ 
ing. Plants each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for 
$ 2 . 00 . 
T. angustifolius—Narrow pointed foliage, 
trailing. 
T. argenteus—Probably a silver variegated 
form of kitchen Thyme. 
T. azoricus—'Fine mossy foliage, upright 
growth about 2 in. Tender. 
T. cimcinus-—Red trailing stems, pink 
blooms in August. 
T. croaticus—Vigorous grower, creeping 
stems. 
T. brittoniensis—Low growth with some¬ 
what hairy stems. 
T. lanicaulis—Vigorous wooly leaved vari¬ 
ety, branching trailer. 
T. maculata or nummularis—Shiny leaves, 
showy flowers, no scent. 
T. nitidus—Upright growth, grey leaves, 
citrous odor, tender. 
T. Russian species—Trailing growth with 
‘ close set leaves. 
T. serpyllum—Mother of Thyme. Trailing, 
lavender flowers. The following appear 
to be variations of T. serpyllum. The 
Thymes are so mixed up that we are 
not at all sure of nomenclature. 
Albus—Close creeping variety with light 
green foliage, white flowers. 
Aureus—New growth has a light golden 
color. 
Annie Hall —Tiny leaves and pleasing pink 
flowers. 
Coccineus—Dark colored foliage and crim¬ 
son flowers. 
Chamaedrys —Possibly different species. 
Hairy leaves, creeper. 
Hirsutus —Large hairy leaves. 
Lanuginosus —Silvery wooly foliage that is 
very attractive. 
