22 HARDY PLANTS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
Thyme, Kitchen (Thymus vulgaris)—This is another of the favorite kit- 
chen herbs widely used as a flavoring for many kinds of dishes. Plants, Each 
20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00; Seeds, per Packet 10c. 
Thyme, Lemon Scented—The lemon scented Thymes are deliciously scented 
of lemon and may be used as a flavoring for drinks. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for 
$2.00. 
Caraway Thyme (Thymus Herba barona)—With the flavor of caraway, 
sometimes with a touch of anise scent also. Creeping. Plants, Each 20c; 3 for 
50c; 12 for $2.00. 
Culvers Physic (Veronica Virginica)—-The roots of this native plant were 
used as a remedy, and the plant with its long spikes of white or lightly tinted 
flowers in midsummer is quite ornamental. Plants, Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for 
$2.50. 
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthum)—A gray-leaved perennial, used as an old 
home remedy. Plants, Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00; Seeds, per Packet 10c. 
WINDOW BOX COLLECTION OF FRAGRANT AND CULINARY HERBS 
_ Window box growing of herbs is interesting. The following kinds have been 
among the most successful with us. One each of Rosemary, Lavender, Rose 
Geranium, Parsley, Chives, Mint and Basil, seven plants for $1.50 prepaid. 
SOME BOOKS ABOUT HERBS 
Price includes postage paid in this country. 
MAGIC GARDENS: A Modern Chroncile of Herbs and Savory Seeds, by 
Rosetta E. Clarkson. This delightful book gives detailed information about more 
than 200 herbs; practical suggestions with charts for the little known phases of 
herb culture and planting, recipes, household hints, other uses and their traditions 
and legends. Over 50 illustrations which include reproductions from famous old 
herbals; 375 pages. $3.00 
GREEN ENCHANTMENT, by Rosetta E. Clarkson. A delightful new book 
by the author of Magic Gardens, with chapters on monastery gardens beginnings 
of the flower garden, sweet scented geraniums, creeping thymes, fragrant mints 
and other old-time favorites. A book to enjoy and to refer to. $3.00 
GARDENING WITH HERBS FOR FLAVOR AND FRAGRANCE, by Helen 
Morgenthau Fox. Herbs in the garden, over the stove and in the ice box are 
described by this gardener who grew them for three years before selecting her 
list of 68 varieties that can profitably be grown by gardeners in America. 190 
pages are devoted to careful and accurate notes on cultivation, season, fragrance, 
and appearance of flowers, seeds, and leaves. 56 expert recipes are also included. 
334 pages, 12 illustrations. $2.50 
HERBS AND THE EARTH, by Henry Beston. Interesting and readable as 
a book and one we often refer to. The author lists and describes the various 
herbs and their culture and associates them with their ancient historical past. 
$2.00 
HERBS, HOW TO GROW THEM AND HOW TO USE THEM, by Helen 
Noyes Webster. The title quite well describes the scope of this book by Mrs. 
Webster. A surprising amount of useful and interesting information about the 
growing and use of herbs condensed within its pages. $1.00 
