CATNIP: CATMINT: Nepeta Cataria. (Perennial, to 3') Greyish green 
leafage; faintly purple flower spikes. Aromatic scent an especial attrac¬ 
tion for cats. A lovely plant in the herb garden, combining well with its 
neighbors. Any soil, full sun. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
CHAMOMILE: Anthemis nohilis. (Perennial, to 8") Grows and spreads 
in soft mats of finely cut aromatic leafage, single daisy-like white flowers. 
Dried flower heads used for teas. Plant may be trodden on. Any soil, 
full sun. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
CHERVIL: Anthriscus Cerefolium. (Annual, to 2') Delicate fern-like 
leafage. Delightful flavor. Similar uses to parsley. A favorite in French 
recipes. When established, sows itself freely. Spring and Autumn plant; 
heat of Summer hard on it. Light loam, part shade. .25 each; $2.25 
per ten. 
CHIVES: Allium Schoenoprasum. (Perennial, to 2') Leaves hollow, cylin¬ 
drical, like all members of the Onion family, this variety being the small¬ 
est, with delicate flavor, indispensable for salads, omelets, etc. Rich soil, 
sun. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
CLARY: Salvia Sclarea. (Biennial, to 4') Broad greyish-green leaves. 
Branching spikes of blue and pink flowers. A strange far-reaching scent. 
Flowers in bloom for long period. Striking addition to herb garden or 
any border. Dry soil, full sun. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
CORIANDER: Coriander sativum. (Annual, to 3') Dainty leafage, del¬ 
icate white flowers. Seeds aromatic, used as seasoning, when mature. 
Good loam, full sun. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
COSTMARY: Chrysanthemum Balsamita. (Perennial, to 3') Old-fash¬ 
ioned plant with many names: Sweet Mary, Mace, Allspice, Alecoast, 
Patagonian Mint, Bible Leaf. Leaves, long narrow, yellowish green, 
scented of mint. Flowers yellow. Spreads rapidly. Light soil, full sun. 
.25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
CUDWEED: Artemisia Purshiana. (Perennial, to 3') Silvery, felt-like 
leafage, graceful, curved branches, panicles of small yellow flowers. Dec¬ 
orative in garden and for winter bouquets. Any soil, full sun. .30 each; 
$2.75 per ten. 
DILL: Anethum graveolens. (Annual or Biennial, to 3') Soft, thread-like 
leaves, yellow flowers in umbels. Many uses in cooking besides pickles 
and vinegar. Seeds and leaves very pungent. This plant and Fennel, 
attractive in an herb garden as foil to other leafage. Any good garden 
soil, full sun. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
DITTANY : Dictamnus. 
Fraxinella: Gas Plant: Burning Bush: D. albus. (Perennial, to 3') 
Leaves glossy, much divided. Flowers white. Pleasing and pene¬ 
trating scent. A dignified old-fashioned plant, much loved, rarely 
seen. When well-established can carry on through several generations. 
Light soil, full sun. .65 each. 
“Dittany of Crete”: Origanum dictamnus, L. See MARJORAM. 
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