62 THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 

Rutabaga or Swedish Turnip 
Improved American, Purple Top. A yellow-fieshed, purple 
top variety grown for stock or table. Pkt. 10c, oz, 15c, 
% lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 
Monarch, A deep yellow fleshed, purple top variety, smooth, 
oval form, slightly tapering at ends; small neck and fine 
for table use. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, % lb, 40c, lb. $1.00. 
Pot, Sweet, and 
Plant in the spring when the ground is warm, in drills, 
covering lightly. When the plants are well up, thin out or 
transplant to about 4 inches apart. They should be 
harvested on a day just before the blossom develops, dried 
quickly and bottled, or closely packed in dry boxes with 
the air entirely excluded. 
Anise (Pimpinella anisum). Annual. Used for flavoring and 
garnishing. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 
Arnica (Arnica montana). Perennial. Used in medicine as 
a narcotic and stimulant. Pkt. 10c, oz. $2.00. 
Balm (Melissa officinalis), Perennial. Leaves have a fra- 
grant odor and are used medicinally. Pkt. 10c, oz, $1.00. 
Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum). Annual. Used for flavor- 
ing soups, stews, etc. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 
Borage (Borago officinalis). Annual. Leaves are used for 
flavoring and bees are attracted by the flowers. Pkt. 10c, 
oz, 40c. 
Caraway (Carum carui). Perennial. Used for flavoring 
confectionery, bread, etc. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 
Sometimes used in 
(Nepeta cataria). Perennial. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Catnip 
medicine. 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Annual. Used in the man- 
ufacture of confectionery and liquors. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). Biennial. The seeds are aro- 
matic and pungent. Used in pickling cucumbers. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 50c. 
Fennel, Sweet (Anethum foeniculum). Perennial. Leaves 
when boiled are used in sauces. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
Fennel, Florence (Anethum foeniculum), The roots are 
boiled, also used as salad, Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). Perennial, Used me- 
dicinally, also for seasoning. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
Shamrock. An excellent variety; desirable either for stock 
or table use. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 4% lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 
White French. Oval in form, clear white flesh; one of the 
best winter Turnips. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c; %4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.00. 
Macomber. The flesh is white, fine grained and of a mild 
sweet flavor They will keep all winter and remain in 
fine condition for the table if properly stored. Pkt. 10c, 
oz, 25ce, % Ib. T5e. 
Medicinal Herbs 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Perennial. Used medicin- 
ally. The leaves have a pungent taste. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, 
Lavender (Lavandula vera). Perennial. Yields an oil used 
in medicine and perfumery. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
Perennial. An aromatic 
Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum majorana). Annual, Aromatic 
and fragrant. Much used in flavoring. Pkt. 10c, oz. 80c. 
Lovage (Levisticum officinale). 
stimulant used in medicine. 
Pennyroyal (Hedeoma pulegioides). Annual. An aromatic 
medicinal herb, Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Perennial. Leaves fra- 
grant, with warm, pungent, bitterish taste. Pkt. 10c. 
Perennial. Has a strong, heavy 
Used medicinally. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
Rue (Ruta graveolens). 
odor and bitter taste, 
$1.25. 
Saffron (Carthamus tinctorius). Annual. Flowers are used 
as a dyestuff and in making rouge, Pkt. 10c. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Perennial. More used than any 
other herb for dressings and seasoning. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
Sorrel (Rumex crispus). Perennial. Used for salads or 
eooked and served as Spinach. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c. 
Summer Savory (Satureia hortensis). Annual. Used for 
Pkt. 10c. oz. 25c. 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Perennial. U'sed for seasoning. 
Also used medicinally. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.25. 
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). Perennial. Used me- 
dicinally and is beneficial for poultry. Pkt. 10c. 
flavoring soups and dressings, 

PLANTS GF HERBS—To meet the increasing demand 
for plants of the most popular herbs, we can supply 
3 plants for $1.25, 10 for $3.50. Not less than 3 of one 
variety sold. 

Vegetable Roots and Plants 
We do not send Vegetable Plants by mail except where noted. 
ASPARAGUS. Selected Roots. 100 1000 
Martha> Washington’ (2.02.04) ocotrae see eiee $2.00 $18.00 
MaryicWashing tom? (5) sccsacieccests reo croutere hers crore © 2.25 20.00 
ARTICHOKE, Jerusalem, Qt. 40c, by mail 10c additional; 
pk. $2.50. 
CHIVES, Roots. 30c per clump, 12 clumps, $3.00. By mail, 
add 10c extra for each clump. 
Tobacco 
Connecticut Seed-leaf, Suited to the climate of the Northern 
and Middle States. Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c. 
Havana, Imported Seed. Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c. 
Each Doz. 100 
HORSE-RADISH. Sets or cuttings ...... $0.35 $1.75 
MINTEROO TS ea itc net ace cathe ieee <25) 2.50 18.00 
RHUBARB ROOTS. 
Victoria, Warecest varletyess.. ce eee -30 3.00 
Chimps 15 
TARRAGON PLANTS (Estragon) ...... .50 5.00 

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