
Four Popular Herbs 
Sweet Marjoram, Sage, Summer 
Savory and Thyme. 
Marjoram 
SEEDS OF POT, SWEET AND 
MEDICINAL HERBS 
Most herbs should be cut when in full bloom, dried 
quickly in shade and when thoroughly dry packed in 
boxes with the air entirely excluded. The seed of most 
varieties is small and delicate, therefore it should be 
sown in finely prepared soil, free from weeds, to se- 
cure a satisfactory stand. 
ANISE—The seeds are used in fine pastries. 
1 oz. 30c. 
B ASIL is an annual plant, strongly fragrant, in 
all its parts, grown by some for its per- 
fume, by others as a kitchen herb and sometimes as 
a medicinal herb. Dwarf Basil grown in pits makes a 
fine house plant, emitting a pleasant perfume when its 
leaves are touched by hand, it grows in symmetrical 
compact bushes about 6 inches high. Sweet Basil is 
grown as an ornamental plant. Lettuce Leaved Basil 
is used as “greens” by many people. The two last 
named varieties grow a foot high. Basil should be 
planted out-doors when all danger of frost is past in 
rich soil and in a sunny situation and should be 
spaced 8 inches apart. 
SWEET BASIL—LETTUCE LEAVED BASIL—DWARF 
BASIL—Any variety. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
BOHNENKRAUT—See summer Savory. 
BORAGE—Leaves are used in pickles and salads; 
flowers excellent for bees. Pkt. 5c. 
CARAWAY—Used in flavoring liquors, breads, meats, 
ete. Pkt. 5c. 
DILL—The green leaves are used for pickles and for 
flavoring sauces. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % 1b. 20c; 1 Ib. 80c. 
MAW OR BLUE POPPY—The seed is used in pastries 
Pkt. 5c. 
SWEET MARJORAM— 
MAGGIORANA 
(Marjanka). An annual kitchen herb with a very 
pleasant smell much used in soups and various dishes 
as seasoning. Sow the seed outdoors when all danger 
of frost is past, in rows foot apart. Height 9 inches. 
Pkt. 5c; 
20c postpaid. Two 
MINT—Plants only. Per clump, 
100 plants 50c; 
varieties, Spearmint and Peppermint. 
1,000 plants, $2.50, not prepaid. 
ROSEMARY—Yields an aromatic oil and water. 
SAGE—Broad leaved. Leaves are used for seasoning 
and stuffing. Pkt. 15c. 
SAVORY SUMMER—A culinary herb. Pkt. 5c, 
TARRAGON—BEstragon (Artemisia Dracunculus). Har- 
dy perennial with slight protection over winter. Very 
aromatic. Plants only. The true variety yields no 
seed. Three for 85c, 12 for $2.80, postpaid. 
THYME—Dymian Timo o Pepolino 
A hardy perennial kitchen herb, once planted lasts 
for years. The dried leaves have a very pleasant scent. 
Height 8 inches. Pkt. 10c. 
WALDMEISTER—Used in May vine and also for scent- 
ing clothes. 
WORMWOOD—Has medicinal qualities. Beneficial for 
oultry, and should be planted in poultry yards. Pkt. 
G; 0Z. 25c; lb. $3.00. 
YARROW—Has medicinal qualities. 
_to the acre. 
‘class for cigarettes. 
/ ARBOR VITAE AMERICAN 10 $0.30 
| PRIVET IBOTA, absolutely hardy... 20 
|SPRUCE NORWAY .... 
_May and June. 
Produces enormous heads, meas- 
RUSSIAN uring 15 to 20 inches in diameter. 
SUNFLOWER Will yield under favorable con- 
ditions, forty to sixty bushels 
It is highly recommended for poultry, 
and the best egg producing food known. May be 
Planted on a waste piece of ground any time from 
early spring until middle of July, at the rate of 3 lbs. 
to the acre. The thick stalks may be used for fuel. 
Price: 1 1b. postpaid, 20c; packet, 5c. By freight, your 
acne 10 lb. lots and over, at 8c per lb.; 100 lbs. 
TOBACCO 
CONNECTICUT SEED LEAF—Forms a stock plant 
with leaves not very long, but of good width; suitable 
for cigar fillers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c. 
| GENERAL GRANT—Leaves 44 inches long, matures 
crop early, ideal for cigars. Pkt. 5c; oz. 30c. 
LATAKI TURKISH TOBACCO—This is a fine Turkish 
variety producing leaves of delicious texture and first 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
TREE SEEDS 
Sow Evergreen seeds early in the spring in a firm, 
sandy bed. Give the young seedlings some shade the 
first summer. The other decidious seeds can be sown 
in April or May in drills 2 feet apart. 
Pkt. Oz. 1 1b. 
$3.00 
2.20 
4.00 
3.00 
2.00 
areietaia erst -20 an 
AUSTRIAN) PINE Sec wccesesicese. 30 
BARBERRY THUNBERGI, (Jap.).. . -20 
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE........ .1 30 
MULBERRY RUSSIAN ....... : 30 
eccee 
CARAGANA ARBORESCENS 4,3 urn 
mental fern like foliage and bright yellow flowers in 
Easily raised from seed hardy every- 
where. Germinates promptly. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 1b 
| $3.25. 
CORNUS KOUSA 
Who knows Cornus Kousa? Very few, yet it de- 
| serves the widest use because it is a beautiful and 
extremely showy shrub blooming in June a month 
after Cornus Florida Its fruit is pinkish round balls 
nearly an inch in diameter making the shrub as or- 
namental as when in full bloom. Does well in any 
soil and situation including shaded places under big 
trees. Hardy, easily raised from seed grown in the 
spring or fall. Height 10-20 ft. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; Ib. 
-00. 
ELEAGNUS LONGIPES 
Valuable shrub because highly ornamental and 
| easily and inexpensively raised from seed. Flowers 
| fragrant, yellowish white in May, followed by bright 
| red, edible cherry like fruit that hangs in bunches 
| from the branches. 
Foliage silvery white. Perfectly 
hardy. Height 5-6 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
| DAMPING OFF—To prevent damage from the damp- 
) ing off disease use one teaspoon full of vinegar in a 
| pint of water. 
Or 1 level teaspoon of epsom salts 
dissolved in a pint of water. Watch your seedlings 
and apply the remedy promptly. 

