LOVAGE: Levisticum officinale. (Perennial, to 6' or more). Yellowish- 
green much divided leafage. Yellow flower umbels. Scent resembles cel¬ 
ery. Aromatic seeds attract birds, especially goldfinches. Prefers moist 
soil, sun or part shade. .25 each; 2.25 per ten. 
MARJORAM: Origanum. 
“Dittany of Crete”: 0. dictamnus, L. (Tender perennial, to 1') 
Thrives best as house plant. Grey downy foliage. Pound leaves. 
Pink, hop-like flowers. A most unusual potted plant. Years ago 
familiar in English cottage windows. Now very rare. Original 
plant introduced to this country by the Herly Society of America. 
Of singular interest as legendary and historic plant: the sacred 
iiealing herb of Crete. Light loam, full sun. $/.75 each. 
Pot Marjoram: 0. onites. (Perennial, to 2') Reddish branching plant 
with small clusters of pinkish flowers. Most attractive. Does well in 
wall. Any good garden soil, full sun. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
Sweet Marjoram: Knotted Marjoram: 0. marjorana. (Perennial, 
tender, treated as Annual, to 1%') One of the choicest herbs. An 
unforgettable scent. Many uses for its flavor and fragrance. 
Small green- leaves, knot-like flowers. Well drained soil, full sun. 
.25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
MINT: Mentha. Note: All mints like moist soil, shade or part shade. 
American Apple Mint: M. gentilis. (Perennial, to 2') Leaves deep 
green, smooth, variegated with yellow. .35 each; $3.00 for ten. 
Anise-Scented Mint: M. -? (Perennial to 1%') SmaU 
narrow leaves, anise flavor. .35 each; $3.00 per ten. 
Apple-Mint: M. rotunifolia. (Perennial, to 4') Light green rounded 
leaves. A choice variety. .35 each; $3.00 per ten. 
Apple-Mint, Variegated: Pineapple Mint: M. rotundifolia variagata. 
(Perennial, to 4') Light green rounded leaves, variegated. .35 
each; $3.00 per ten. 
Bergamot Mint: M. citrata. (Perennial to 2') Dark green, broad 
leaves. Handsome plant. Delightful scent. Valuable for Pot Pourri. 
.35 each; $3.00 per ten. 
Creeping Mint: Corsican Mint: M. requieni. Minute round leaves, 
tiny purple floAvers. Fragrant in cracks of stone pavements, etc. 
.30 each; $2.75 per ten. 
Curly Mint: M.crispa. (Perennial, to 2") Oval, wrinkled leaves, strong 
scent. A most popular mint. .30 each; $2.75 per ten. 
Pennyroyal: M. Pulegium. (Perennial, spreading) Leaves oval, 
flowers lilac in whorls. Very aromatic. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
Peppermint: M. piperita. (Perennial, to 3') Strong pungent scent, 
purple flowers. Used for flavoring and for teas. .25 each; $2.25 
per ten. 
Spearmint: Lamb’s Mint: M. spicata. (Perennial, to 3') Commonly 
used for mint sauce. Leaves, narrow. .25 each; $2.25 per ten. 
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