BASIL, Bush (Ocimum minimum). 1 ft. The light green 
foliage and the many-branched stems form a compact, 
globular bush. Its flavor and fragrance are hot and spicy. 
Use the leaves to garnish tomato juice. Basil is also 
used to make a fine grade of vinegar. Annual. Pot- 
plants 20 cts. each. 
BASIL, Sweet (O. Basilicum). 2 ft. A tall-growing species 
which is much cherished as a kitchen herb. Italian cooks 
would not be without it; whereas with the Greeks it is 
associated with their sacred traditions. Annual. Pot- 
plants 20 cts. each. 
BEE-BALM (Monarda didyma). 3 ft. One of the showiest 
herbs for your garden, with brilliant red flowers which 
attract hummingbirds. The dried blossoms add color 
to pot-pourri. It was used by the residents of Oswego, 
N. Y., as a substitute for tea. 
BEE-BALM, Pink (Monarda didyma salmonea). 3 ft. A 
bright salmon-pink form which should find a place in 
your herb-garden and perennial border as well. Plant 
near Artemisia Silver King for a pleasing picture. 
BETONY (Stachys grandiflora). 14% ft. This old favorite 
carries us back to the days of the early Romans and 
Greeks. It has played no small part in magic and astrol- 
ogy. Showy lavender flowers in June and July. 
BURNET (Sanguisorba officinalis). 14% ft. Easily dis- 
tinguished by its pleasingly cut foliage, its delicate 
cucumber-like scent, and its curious reddish flowers on 
long stems. The fresh young leaves are delightful for 
garnishing a salad. 
CALAMINT (Calaminiha alpina). 10 in. A sweet minty 
fragrance penetrates the air the minute you touch or 
brush against the foliage of this plant. 
CARAWAY (Carum Carvi). 2 ft. For centuries Caraway 
seed has been a treasured condiment. The finely cut 
foliage resembles that of carrot and the flowers those of 
Queen Anne’s Lace. Serve the seed with baked apples; 
they are delicious in cookies, bread, and soups. 
CATNIP (Nepeta Cataria). 2 to 3 ft. Catnip was brought 
here by the early settlers. It has soft green foliage and 
pleasing spikes of whitish flowers. 
CHIVES (Allium Schenoprasum). 1 ft. Every cook knows 
the importance of Chives in salads and sandwiches. Let 
us remind you that the roundish lavender blossoms of 
Chives are notably attractive and last several weeks in 
the garden. Use this plant in clumps in the foreground 
of your herb-garden. . 
CHRISTMAS ROSE ( Helleborus niger). 1 ft. More than 
300 years ago John Parkinson used to bemoan the fact 
that this plant was known and found only in the gardens 
of the curious. It is still a rare gem. Give it a sheltered 
location and partial shade where the soil is rich, moist 
and well-drained. Cover it in late autumn with a 
window-sash and you can enjoy from October to Christ- 
mas an abundance of pale pink five-petaled flowers 
resembling a single rose. The evergreen foliage is also 
interesting. Large, flowering-size plants, $1.00. 
CLARY (Salvia Sclarea turkestanica). 3 to 5 ft. In New 
England this plant is synonymous with the name of 
Governor Endicott, since historians believe it was one of 
the first plants brought to the new country. The coarse 
foliage is covered with grayish bloom; its showy flower- 
panicles are lavender-pink. It combines well with Bella- 
donna larkspur and Madonna lilies. 
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Many Herbs can be used effectively in table decorations 
and informal bouquets to add a pleasing note of texture 
as well as a dominant note of fragrance. 


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