GERANIUMS, Sweet-Scented (I elargonium). In the nineteenth century when 
every parlor table held a jar of fragrant pot-pourri, Scented Geraniums were 
much sought after. During the summer months the plants were grown in the 
dooryard along with heliotrope, mignonette, lemon verbena, and other Victorian 
favorites. In late August, cuttings were made for the window garden. In this 
way many unusual kinds were perpetuated but many varieties have vanished. 
The kinds we offer here are the heritage of garden enthusiasts of the past genera¬ 
tion. They are the essence of a fragrant garden and require only full sun and 
ordinary soil. 
Apple, True (Pelargonium odoratissimum) . The light green, roundish leaves form 
a compact mound. Dainty white flowers. Delicious apple fragrance. Rare. 
75 cts. each. 
Balm (P. melissimum) . One of the sweetest. 
Clorinda. \ ariety of 1 . melissimum. An old favorite with an unusual fragrance. 
50 cts. each. 
Fair Ellen or Helen. Variety of P. quercifolium. 
Finger Bowl (P. crispum). Citron-scented. Popular. 
Lady Plymouth. Variety of P. graveolens. A variegated Rose Geranium. The 
young leaves are tinged pink. 50 cts. each. 
Lemon (P. Limoneum). Used in pot-pourris. 
Mrs. Taylor (P. filtrum). Deeply cut foliage and rich dark red flowers. 50 cts. ea. 
Nutmeg. Variety of P. odor atissimum. Very spicy. 
Oak-leaved. Variety of P. quercifolium. Odor similar to walnuts. 
Peppermint (P. tomentosum). Attractive felt-like foliage. 
Prince Rupert. Variety of P. crispum. Best described as a variegated form of 
the Finger Bowl Geranium. Very decorative. Rare. 75 cts. each. 
Rose (P. graveolens). For flavoring jellies, etc. 
Rose-scented (P. capitatum) . The leaves have a pungent fragrance but are less 
divided than the true Rose Geranium. 
Skeleton (P. denticulatum) . Rose-scented. 
Spice-scented (P., Lady Mary). Sweet, spicy heart-shaped leaves. 
The above varieties are 35 cts. each, except where noted 
GERMANDER (Teucrium Chamcedrys) . See page 8 for description. 
GILL-OVER-THE-GROUND (Nepeta hederacea) . 6 in. Also known as Ground 
Ivy, this European plant was naturalized in America at an early date. Best used 
as a ground-cover in shady places, this rampant perennial is no plant for a small 
garden. 
HEMEROCALLIS flava. See page 16. 
HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare). 12 to 15 in. A woolly-leaved plant with beau¬ 
tifully veined leaves and curious whorls of creamy flowers arranged along each stem. 
HYSSOP ( Hyssopus officinalis). 2 ft. Hyssop tea and broth were among the 
staples in the homes of the early Puritans. In the modern herb-garden, Hyssop 
is valued for its decorative sprays of pink and blue and (rarely) white flowers 
in early summer. 
LAMBS-EARS ( Stachys lanata). 1 ft. With its soft gray flannel-like leaves, it 
makes an unusual foliage mass with other perennials. 
LAVENDER (Lavandula vera). \}/2 ft. The attractive foliage makes desirable 
contrasting masses with other perennials and it is an excellent plant for a low 
hedge. Keep the dead flowers picked off and enjoy its recurrent bloom. 30 cts. 
each; $2.50 per 10. 
LAVENDER, French (Lavandula Stcechas). 1 ft. A large purple-flowering kind. 
This tender perennial needs to be taken in over winter. Rare. 50 cts. each. 
LAVENDER-COTTON (Santolina Chamcecyparissus) . 9 in. Like teucrium, this 
plant was widely used for outlining “knot” gardens. It is compact of habit and 
can be sheared easily. Left to itself, it makes a low spreading mass of foliage 
and sends forth little button-like yellow blossoms. Lise it on the top of a low 
wall where a pleasing foliage texture is needed. 
Santolina viridis. 9 in. This green-leaved form of Lavender-Cotton is equally 
adaptable in the herb-garden. Rare. 30 cts. each. 
LEMON-VERBENA (Lippia citriodora). 2 ft. A tender pot-plant with a strong 
lemon fragrance, it should find a place with the scented geraniums in your herb- 
garden. Treat it as a house-plant over winter. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per 10. 
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