18 HARDY PLANTS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 

Veronica spicata—border—18 in.—blue—June. 
Veronica spicata rosea—border—18 in.—pink—June. 
Viola Jersey Gem—border—6 in.—violet—May* 
Viola odorata—border—6 in.—blue—May. 
Viola Rosina—border—8 in.—rose-pink—May* 
Vinca minor—ground cover—5 in.—blue—April. 
100 for $10.00; 12 for $2.00; Each 20c. 
Herb Plants 
Balm (Melissa officinalis)—-Perennial. Leaves deliciously scented with 
lemon. Used as a tea, to flavor other drinks, as medicine and for fragrance. 
Plants, Each 25c; 3 for 65c; per Dozen $2.50; Seeds, per Packet 10c. 
Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum)—-Annual. The spicy fragrance blends well 
as a flavoring for tomatoes, fish sauces and for many other dishes. Green Basil 
with large leaves, and Purple Basil, with purple foliage. Plants, Each 10c; Dozen 
$1.00; Seeds, per Packet 10c. 
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)—Perennial. Brilliant red flowers in summer. 
The fragrant leaves are used as a beverage tea. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; per Dozen 
$2.50. 
Burnet (Sanguisorbia minor)—-Perennial. The young leaves are used in 
salads to add the flavor of cucumbers. Loses flavor when dried but makes a 
good vinegar. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; per Dozen $2.50; Seeds, per Packet 10c. 
Chamomile, Roman (Anthemis nobilis)—-Perennial. Home remedy and 
beauty treatment. The dried flowers are steeped as a tea. The low growing 
fern-like foliage is sometimes used to carpet paths or asa lawn. Each 20c; 3 for 
50c; per Dozen $2.00. 
Chicory, Witloof or French Endive—Perennial, with ornamental blue flowers. 
The blanched leaves are used as a salad, dried roots are used for a coffee substi- 
tute. Each 20c; 12 for $2.00; Seeds, per Packet 10c. 
Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)—Perennial. The tender tops are used wher- 
ever a mild onion-like flavor is desired. The deep lilac heads of flowers are also 
very ornamental. Clumps, Each 15c; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50. 
Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita)—-Perennial. Grown for the fragrance of 
its leaves. An old garden favorite. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
Camphor Plant (Balsamita vulgaris)—-Perennial. Leaves and flowers like 
costmary, but with strong camphor fragrance. Grows up to two feet. Each 
35c; 3 for 95c. 
Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)—-Perennial. An old time medicinal herb 
flowering early in the season. Coarse leaves, growing from 18 to 36 inches. 
Each 25c; 3 for 65c. 
Elecampane (Inula helenium)—A tail perennial, with yellow flowers. Roots 
used as a remedy for colds and lung ailments. Each 25c; 8 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys)—Perennial. Once both a culinary herb 
and an herb of medicine and magic. Small dark green oak shaped leaves. Now 
more highly valued for use as a tiny clipped hedge around formal beds of herbs. 
Each 20c; per Dozen $2.00; per 100, $12.00. 
SCENTED GERANIUMS OR 
PELARGONIUMS 
_ All the varieties of scented geraniums are tender and must be carried over 
winter as house plants in cold climates. 
We have traced back the names as nearly as we can but have no doubt that 
further study will disclose mistakes. We will be pleased at any help that you can 
give us at any time. 
Balm Scented (P. melissimum)—Large coarsely lobed leaves. Combined 
spice and lemon fragrance. Flowers light pink, purple veined. Each 35c. 
