VERONICA, Speedwell 
BLUE SPIRE. (See Page 5). 
incana, silvery foliage, purple flowers. 6-12 in. June. 
longifolia subsessilis, deep blue spikes. July-Aug. 114-2 ft. 
spicata, blue. 3 ft. June. 
VIOLA, Violet 
Jersey Gem, purple blue, blooms all season. 6-9 in. 
YUCCA 
filamentosa, huge spikes of white flowers. Aug. 
Herbs 
Prices of herb plants are 30c each; $3.00 for dozen, unless otherwise noted. 
BALM, COMMON (Melissa officinalis). Leaves used in summer drinks and 
to flavor tea. 
BEEBALM (Monarda didyma). Scarlet flowers with aromatic foliage and 
seeds. An aromatic tea is produced by steeping the leaves. 
BURNET, AMERICAN (Sanguisorba canadensis). Fine for the Native 
as well as the Herb Garden, Used in salads, 
CHIVE (Allium schoenoprasum). Ornamental as well as useful. Onion 
flavor used in salads and vinegar. 
COWSLIP (Primula veris). Fine early spring flower to border the garden. 
Leaves used to flavor wine. 
GERMANDER (Teucrium chamaedrys), Makes beautiful clipped edging. 
Formerly used as a medicinal Herb. 
HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare). Low aromatic shrub with gray 
leaves. Dry leaves used to make candy. 
LAVENDER-COTTON (Santolina incana). Fine for edges. Very decora- 
tive. Silvery-gray foliage with pungent odor. 
LAVENDER, SPIKE (Lavendula spica). The dried flowers are used for 
so-called ‘“‘sweetbags”’ as well as for making an aromatic tea. 
LAVENDER, TRUE or ENGLISH (Lavendula officinalis). Blooms a little 
earlier than preceding kind. Used for the same purpose. 
LEMON VERBENA (Lippia citriodora). Tender shrub. Extremely fragrant 
leaves are used for tea and “‘potpourris”’. 
MINTS. APPLEMINT (Mentha rotundifolia). Large, woolly, round leaves. 
Fine for flavoring drinks. 
MINTS. PEPPERMINT (Mentha piperita). Very aromatic and used to 
flavor foods, beverages, candy and medicines. 
MINTS. SPEARMINT (Mentha spicata). Most pungent of all mints. 
Very widely used for all purposes. 
PARSLEY (Petroselium hortense). Leaves useful for garnishing meats, fish 
or salads, 15c each. 
ROSEMARY (Rosemarinus officinalis). A real ‘“‘old fashioned” herb. Used 
extensively in cooking and medicine. 
RUE (Ruta gaveolens). Tall, shrubby perennial. Used occasionally in cooking. 
SAGE, GARDEN (Salvia officinalis). Gray-green, aromatic foliage; used 
extensively in cooking. 
SAVORY, WINTER (Satureia montana). Very fragrant, low plants. 30c each. 
SNAKEROOT, BLACK (Cimicifuga racemosa). Old medicinal herb, fine 
for shady places. 
TARRAGON (Artemisia dracunculus). A favorite Anise-flavored herb, 
used in salads and to flavor salad-dressings and fish sauces. 40c each. 
THYMES. The following varieties are all ornamental and useful for culinary 
and medicinal purposes. 
Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). 
Crimson Thyme (Thymus serpyllum coccineus). 
Lemon Thyme (Thymus serpyllum citriodorus). 
White Thyme (Thymus serpyllum albus). 
WORMWOOD, COMMON (Artemisia absinthum). Used in cooking and 
medicine. Fine in flower-arrangements. 
Prices of all Hardy Plants on this page, unless otherwise noted, 30c each; $3.00 
per dozen. 
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