Herb Magic and Hardy Plants 7 

English Mint, Lambmint, Spearmint (Mentha spicata)—-Perennial. This is 
the more common type of mint with light green leaves. Strong mint flavor and 
much used as a flavor for peas, lamb or mutton or wherever mint may be re- 
quired. Perennial. Plants, Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
Round Leaved Mint, Wooly Mint (Mentha rotundifolia)—Perennial. A more 
delicate flavor than the above. The leaves are round and hairy and it grows 
rather tall. Plants, Each 25; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
Catnip or Catmint (Nepeta cataria)—-Perennial. Beloved of cats, also a 
medicinal plant and used also as a tea. Tall, grey foliage, will grow most any- 
where when established. Plants, Each 25c; 3 for 65c; per Dozen $2.50; Seeds, per 
Packet 15c. 
Pineapple Mint (Mentha rotundifolia variegata)—Perennial. Wooly nearly 
round green leaves variegated with creamy white. Spreading growth about 9 to 
10 inches tall. Young growth has a delicious pineapple odor. Older growth is 
more mint-like in fragrance. Plants, Each 25c; 3 for 65c; per Dozen $2.50. 
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)—-Tender perennial. We like this very much 
as a tea, either by itself or combined with Lemon Verbena. Plants, Each 25c; 3 
for 65c; per Dozen $2.50. 
Japanese Peppermint—A peppermint with an extra strong flavor, much 
used for the distilling of peppermint oil. Although of Japanese origin, it is 
thoroughly Americanized and you need fear no subversive activities from it. 
Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
Mountain Mint (Pychnanthemum flexuosum)—A native plant closely related 
to the Mints, with a strong fragrance between that of Pennyroyal and Pepper- 
mint. Flat corymbs of white flowers in midsummer on erect plant 12 to 18 in. 
tall. Likes sun and well drained soil. Plants, Each 25c; 3 for 65c. 
Mountain Mint (Pychnanthemum muticum)—Much like the above but the 
stems are not so stiffly erect and the leaves are oval rather than awl shaped. 
rlowers with touch of lavender. Plants, Each 25c; 3 for 65c. 
Mustard, Tender Green—A quick growing annual salad plant, with a cress 
like pungency, either used alone or to add taste and flavor to other salads. Seeds, 
per Packet 10c. 
Orach, Red. An annual plant much like spinach but of a beautiful red color. 
Adds an ornamental touch to the herb or vegetable garden. 
Plants only, each 10c; 3 for 25c; 12 for $1.00. 
Oregano—This is a variety of Origanum, exact species unknown, much used 
by Greeks and Italians, also by Mexicans who introduced it into California. 
Perennial but may not be hardy here. The imported Greek Oregano seems to 
consist only of the flower.heads which have a strong flavor. The leaves also 
have a mild flavor of Sweet Marjoram. Easy to grow. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; per 
dozen $2.50. 
Parsley, Fine Curled—Probably the most used flavoring herb. Can be used 
green and dries easily for winter use. Plants, Each 10c; per Dozen $1.00. Seeds, 
per Packet 10c. 
Parsley, Hamburg. This variety makes a large root something like celeriac, 
and is used in much the same way. Plants, each 10c; 3 for 25c; 12 for $1.00. 
Pleurisy Root (Asclepias tuberosa). Also known as Butterfly Weed and Or- 
ange Milkweed. A gay and colorful native plant for the sunny garden. An old 
time medicinal herb also. Plants, each 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.50. 
Rampion (Campanula rapunculus)—-A rarely grown salad herb or vegetable. 
It is an easily grown biennial, and if the seeds are sown in May the roots will be 
ready to use in late fall. The roots are eaten raw or boiled and the tops also 
used as greens. Plants, each 25c; per dozen $2.50. 
