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Aromatic, Medicinal and Pot Herbs 
For early use, sow seed in hotbed or in open ground in May, in rows one foot apart. 
Cover very lightly and thin to six inches apart in the row. They should be cut on a 
dry day, just before they come into full blossom. Tie in bunches and keep where they 
will dry quickly. 
ANISE. Used for garnishing, season- 
ing and for cordials. Pkt., 10c, post- 
paid. 
BASIL, SWEET. Annual. About 12 
inches tall. Entire plant has fra- 
grant, somewhat spicy aroma; used 
for seasoning. Pkt., 10c. 
CARAWAY. Seeds are used for flavor- 
ing breads, pastry, meats, etc. Pkt., 
10c, postpaid. 
CELERIAC or TURNIP-ROOTED CEL- 
ERY, Giant Prague. Pkt., 10c, post- 
paid. 
CHICORY (French Endive). Used ex- 
tensively for salads. The new leaf 
growth forms a compact blanched 
head with broad, crisp leaves, having 
a pleasantly sharp flavor. Pkt., 10c, 
postpaid, 
CHIVES. Hardy perennial plants of the 
FLORENCE FENNEL. Grown in home and market 
garden. Plant 2 to 8 feet tall, Chiefly grown for 
the bulb-like structure formed by the enveloping 
thickened bases of the stalks of the lower leaves. 
This is aromatic and of a delicate sweet flavor. 
Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
SAGE. The most extensively used of any herb. An 
indispensable perennial. Very aromatic, Oz., $1.50; 
pkt., 25c, postpaid. Very scarce. 
SAFFRON. Used for coloring certain dishes, 
fiavoring. Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
SUMMER SAVORY. The leaves and young shoots are 
used for flavoring. Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
THYME. Hardy perennial, 
also 
8 to 10 inches tall, of 
strong, agreeable, aromatic odor and flavor; used in 
medicine and for seasoning culinary preparations. 
Pkt., 10c; 1 0z., $2.00, postpaid. 

GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
b: 
onion type. Easily grown from seeds. 
The small leaves are used for sea- 
soning. Pkt., 19¢; oz., 90c; 14 Ib., 
$3.00; Ib., $10.00, postpaid. 



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CORIANDER. The seeds are used for herein arepeubiect vs 
flavoring. Pkt., 10c, postpaid. available stocks on 
hand, and subject to 
DANDELION. Improved thick leaf. 
change without notice. 
Very superior strain, Makes vigor- 
ous, very compact growth. Leaves 18 
to 24 inches across, thick in texture 
and blanch readily. Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
DILL. Leaves are used in pickles and 
for flavoring soups and sauces. Qz., 
20c; % Ib., 60c; 1 lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
LAVENDER. True. Perennial. Flowers 
are dried and placed in the linen 
closet to impart their perfume to the 
linens. Also used as a repellent to 
moths. Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 

Sweet Marjoram 
Plant a Garden for Defense 
for COUNTRY ®@ 
and HOME 

@ There can be no reserve of 
fresh green vegetables ex- 
cept in gardens. 
@ The interruption of the rapid 
transport of these foods to 
market next summer, may 
cause widespread shortage 
overnight. 
@ The vital importance of 
these protective, vitamin- 
rich foods in the diet, espe- 
cially of children, is well es- 
tablished. 
@ You can protect your family 
and contribute to national 
preparedness by growing a 
large part of the vegetables 
you need in your own back 
yard. 
Be Ready / 
Plan and Plant Early 
For Whatever May Come! 
