MAKING AN HERB-GARDEN 
_ _The old-time herbs of our grandmothers’ gardens are again 
in favor, not only for their delightful fragrance but also because 
American housewives have taken a new interest in the use of 
herbs in cooking. Since much of our supply from Europe has 
ANNUAL HERBS 
Anise (Pimpinella anisum). The seeds have 
a licorice-like flavor and are often used in 
cookies. 
Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum). This an- 
nual herb with spicy-flavored leaves is 
much used in tomato cookery. 
Borage (Borago officinalis). The blue star- 
shaped flowers have a distinct cucumber- 
like fragrance. Sometimes used in salads 
or to make finger-bowls gay. 
Caraway (Carum carvi). A biennial with 
strongly flavored seeds for breads and 
cakes. 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). An old- 
time herb with conspicuous seeds used in 
flavoring. 
Dill, Mammoth (Anetbum graveolens). The 
seeds and leaves are used to flavor pickles. 
Fennel, Florence (Finocchio). Delicious 
vegetable used im salads. Tender, like 
celery, with a licorice-like flavor. 
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum majorana). 
Usually thought of as an annual, this pun- 
gently flavored herb is delicious in soups 
and stuffing for poultry. In sheltered Joca- 
tions it will live over winter. 
Parsley. The indispensable garnish and soup 
herb. 
Extra Curled Dwarf (Emerald). A good 
curled-leaf variety. 
Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted. Grown 
essentially for the large turnip-like roots, 
which are used to flavor stews and soups. 
Paramount. An outstanding new Parsley 
known for its hardiness and its ability to 
provide fresh greens in cold weather. 
Plain-leaf or Single. Many prefer the 
flavor of Plain-leaf Parsley. 
Savory, Summer (Satureia bortensis). An 
easily grown annual herb with a hot spicy 
etd to add zest to salads, soups and other 
ishes. ; 
Any of the above Annual Herbs, 3 of any one 
pena 50 cts.; any six for $1; any 12 for 

PERENNIAL HERBS 
Apple Mint (Mentha rotundifolia). A round- 
feaved Mint with pungent apple-like fra- 
grance, yet retaining the spearmint flavor. 
Use it to garnish summer drinks. 
Artemisia, Sliver King. The silvery foliage 
makes a pleasing accent in the herb-garden. 
Beebalm, Saimon Queen (Monarda). 
Known in Revolutionary times as Oswego 
Tea. The leaves have a mint-like flavor. 
Scarlet and White. Two old favorite 
varieties. 
Burnet (Sanguisorba minor). A most dis- 
tinctive herb with finely cut foliage and 
curious globular pedaten blooms. Little 
but an interesting curiosity. 
Carnation, Hardy Border, Mixed. These 
are the Gilliflowers, Sops-in-wine, popular 
in Shakespeare’s day. 
Catnip ( Nepeta catarza). An herb that needs 
no introduction to any garden. Its attrac- 
tive grayish ene is interesting. 
Chives. is widely used kitchen herb be- 
Jongs in every herb-garden. The fluffy 
lavender heads are particularly attractive. 
Costmary (Chrysanthemum balsamita). Also 
known as Sweet Mary and Patagonian 
Mint. This old-time herb with sweet spicy 
fragrance is used to keep moths away. The 
flat leaves served as book-marks in early 
Puritan times. 
Digitalis, Glant Shirley, Mixed. Foxglove. 
Digitalis belongs in the herb-garden be- 
cause of its importance in treating heart 
ailments. 
Gas-Plant (Dictamnus albus). This old- 
fashioned favorite is included in herb- 
gardens primarily for sentimental reasons. 
35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 

Westminster, Maryland 
Gas-Plant, Pink (Dictamnus albus rubra). 
This colorful pink form is unusually attrac- 
tive. 35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 
Geraniums, Sweet-Scented (Pelargonium). 
These old-time favorites were grown not 
only to delight the nose but to drop in the 
bottom of each jelly glass when preserves 
were made in late summer. They are popu- 
lar again and well worth growing. Delight- 
ful in the garden and attractive indoors 
during the winter months. 
Lemon Geranium. Pungent Jemon fra- 
grance. 
Nutmeg. Small-leaved variety well worth 
having. 
Rose Geranium. 
familiar of all. 
Perhaps the most 
Any of the above Geraniums, 35 cts. each; 
3 for $1; $3.50 per doz. 
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys). This 
shrub with its glossy evergreen foliage can 
easily be ttained for dwarf hedges. AI- 
lowed to grow naturally, it produces rosy 
pink flowers in late summer. 
Hoarheund (Marrubium vulgare). The 
source of many cough medicines. Also 
used to flavor candy. 
Hyssop ( Hyssopus ofeinalay: A showy herb 
forming a low compact bush with spikes of 
pink, purple or white flowers. This herb, 
steeped in tradition, has little practical use 
In modern times. 
TWO NEW LAVENDERS 
Lavandula vera rosea. This is indeed a 
novelty, similar in habit to L. vera but 
the blooms are a delicate silvery pink. 
60 cts. each; 3 for $1.50; $5 per doz. 
Lavandula vera, Twickie Purple. New. 
15 in. A decided improvement over the 
type. Plants are compact and well formed. 
A delightful border or edging plant. 35 
cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 
Lavender, Sweet (Lavandula vera). An old 
favorite plant that belongs in every garden. 
Lavender-Cotton (Santolina incana). 12 im. 
The evergreen gray-green foliage makes a 
charming border, or individual plants can 
be used to advantage in the rock-garden. 
Tiny button-like yellow flowers appear 
early in the season if the plants are allowed 
to grow without shearing. 5 
Lavender-Cotton, Green (S. viridis). 12 in. 
Dark green foliage that has a lustrous 
quality. Cream-yellow flowers. 
Mugwort (Artemisia lactiflora). A stately 
perennial with pyramidal heads of creamy 
white flowers. Aug. to Oct. 
Peppermint. An important plant for your 
erb-garden. The leaves make a delicious 
tea hich may be served hot or cold. 
Pot Marjoram (Origanum vulgare). An un- 
usually hardy form of Marjoram with 
showy heads of Iavender-pink bloom. The 
leaves are used for eta ; 
Rosemary. The pungent leaves of this 
shrubby plant are delicious in sandwiches 
and in flavoring soups. 
Rue (Ruta graveolens). A stately herb grow- 
ing 2 to 3 feet tall, with finely cut blue- 
green foliage and flat heads of soft yellow 
blooms. The leaves are sometimes used m 
sandwiches together with cream cheese. 
Sage (Salvia aficinalis). The old-fashioned 
Sage u for flavoring. The plants with 
blue-green glaucous foliage and spikes of 
purple bloom are decorative in themselves. 
Savory (Satureia montana). A choice herb 
for flavoring soups, salads and stews, which 
makes a fine rock-plant. Of bushy habit, it 
is studded with tiny white flowers. 
Spearmint. For mint jelly and flavoring 
drinks this useful herb is indispensable. 
Tarragon. For salads, soups or making a 
delicately flavored vinegar this old-time 
herb is especially desirable. The freshly cut 
young leaves may be used all summer, and 
dried for winter use. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
been temporarily cut off, home-grown herbs are of increasing 
importance. Those listed here include the cooking herbs and 
many plants which formerly had medicinal value but are now 
grown chiefly for their delight to the nose. 
Thyme, Common (Thymus vulgaris). Use- 
ul for flavoring and decorative as an 
edging plant. 
Crimson (T. serpyllum coccineus). Bril- 
liant crimson bloom. 
Golden Variegated (T. citriodorus aureus 
variegatus). Deliciously fragrant. 
Herba-barona (T. berba-barona). Steeped 
in tradition especially for use in cooking, 
this mteresting variety makes a top- 
notch evergreen carpet with purple 
flowers. 
Lemon (JT. citriodorus). Deliciously fra- 
grant lemon-scented variety. 
Pink (7. serpyllum carneus). Flesh-pink. 
Silver Variegated Lemon (T. citriodorus 
argenteus variegatus). 
White (T. serpyllum albus). Likes a moist 
soil. Let it creep over the edge of a pool. 
Woolly (T. lanuginosus). The gray foliage 
is especially adapted to dry oiaaes for 
ground-cover use. 
Woodruff (Asperula cynanchica). Pink and 
white flowers. Rather a curiosity. 
Woodruff, Sweet (A. odorata). The delight- 
ful hay-scented foliage has long been a part 
of old-fashioned gardens. 
Any of the Perennial Herbs, 3 of any one 
xing tor 75 cts.; $2.50 per doz., except as 
noted. 
Eight Outstanding Culinary or Kitchen 
Herbs—All Hardy Perennials 
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum) 
Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) | 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) 
Sage (Salvia officinalis) 
Savory, Winter (Satureia montana) 
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) 
Tarragon, True French. 
3 for $1. y 
Thyme, Common (Thymus vulgaris) 
SPECIAL OFFER 
One each of the 8 Herbs listed above 
for $2 
Two each (16 plants) for $3.75 
Three each (24 plants) for $5 
If you are interested in varieties of herbs 
not listed here, please write to us and we 
shall be glad to furnish them for you or tell 
you where they can be obtained. 
TWO. CHOICE 
TENDER PERENNIALS 
In the North both should be treated as 
annuals. 
Convolvulus mauritanicus 
A miniature Morning-Glory for the rock- 
garden and borders. Attractive blue flowers 
from June to frost. Trailing habit, only 6 
inches high. 3 for 50 cts.; $1.75 per doz. 
Nierembergia hippomanica 
Our own strain, propagated from cuttings 
and much superior to seedlings. Compact 
plant about 6 inches high. Cup-shaped blue 
flowers all summer and early fall. Free- 
blooming. 3 for 40 cts.; $1.35 per doz. ; 
$9 per 100. 
DWARF 
SUMMER DAHLIAS 
Unwin’s Strain, Mixed Colors. Strong 
plants from 3-in. pots, 20 cts. each; $1.75 
per doz. Strong plants from 2)4-in. pots, 
15 cts. each; $1 per doz. 

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