HERBS, continued 
LAVENDER-COTTON (Santolina). 
in. 
To 18 
S. incana. The silver-gray foliage is attrac- 
tive the entire year; button-like, yellow 
flowers. Full sun. 
S. viridis. A rare form of the above with 
lustrous green foliage. 
LOVAGE (Levisticum officinale). Yellow 
umbels of flowers are produced above the 
much-divided, yellow-green leafage. The 
leaves have a celery flavor. 
MARJORAM (Origanum). 18 in. 
Pot Marjoram (0. Onites). Reddish branch- 
ing plant with small clusters of pinkish 
flowers. Leaves are used for flavoring meat 
dishes and starchy foods. 
Sweet Marjoram (0. Majorana). 12 in. 
Treated as an annual. One of the choicest 
of herbs, with pleasing, unforgettable scent 
and flavor. Fresh or dried leaves add zest 
to sauces, soups, or stuffing. Often cooked 
with spinach. In sheltered location it will 
live over the winter. 
Wild Marjoram (0. vulgare). Similar to 
Pot Marjoram, but somewhat hardier in 
extreme northern gardens. White flowers. 
MINT (Mentha). Mints thrive best in moist 
soil and part shade. The leaves are gen- 
erally useful in teas, and should be brewed, 
not boiled. A Mint-bed is sure to prove 
delightful and useful. 
Apple Mint (M. rotundifolia). Round 
woolly leaves; showy lavender flowers. 
Apple Mint, Variegated (MM. rotundifolia 
variegata). A beautiful variegated form of 
the preceding. Decidedly decorative in the 
herb garden or hardy border. 
Curly Mint (M. crispa). Leaves are cur- 
iously curled and twisted. An interesting 
variety. 
Orange Mint (M. piperita citrata). A minty, 
citrous flavor is imparted to cool summer 
beverages by adding the crushed leaves. 
Pennyroyal (M. Pulegium). Aromatic pen- 
nyroyal scent. A low, spreading variety. 
Peppermint (M. piperita). 2 ft. The true 
old-fashioned peppermint-flavored variety 
that is used for making tea, flavoring 
candy, and garnishing summer drinks. 
Spearmint (M. spicata). A few of the uses 
for this fine Mint are flavoring drinks and 
confections, and above all, making the 
well-known Mint jelly to serve with lamb. 
Spearmint, Variegated Lemon-scented. 
Lovely variegated-foliage form of the 
above. 
Spearmint, Anise-flavored. Small narrow 
leaves; anise flavored and scented. 
ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis). Ten- 
der perennial, except in the far south, 
but can be wintered indoors in the window 
garden. This indispensable herb has nar- 
row, dark green leaves, gray beneath, of a 
sweet spicy fragrance. The leaves are de- 
lictous added to sandwich fillings and soups. 
RUE (Ruta graveolens). 2% ft. A decorative 
garden plant with finely cut, blue-green 
foliage and yellow flowers. 
SAGE (Salvia officinalis), Holt’s Mammoth. 
2% fe This improved variety is always 
attractive and interesting in the herb patch 
or garden. Gray, pebbly foliage; purple- 
blue flower spikes. Leaves are used for 
flavoring meats. 
SAVORY (Satureia montana), Winter. 12 
in. This fine herb, of neat habit, is valuable 
for edging purposes or in the wall or rock- 
garden. Used for seasoning meat dishes 
and soups. 
SORREL (Rumex scutatus). The large 
leaves are used in omelets and salads. 
SWEET FLAG (Acorus Calamus). Leaves 
are used to flavor desserts. 3 for $1.35; 
$5 per doz.; 55 cts. each. 

TARRAGON (Artemisia Dracunculus). 2 ft. 
Narrow dark green, glossy leaves, very 
aromatic. This is one of the most useful of 
the culinary herbs, used to flavor vinegar, 
fish dishes, soups, ‘and salads. 3 for $1.35; 
$5 per doz.; 55 cts. each. 
THYME (Thymus). Thyme, in its many 
forms, is one of those universally loved, 
fragrant plants. Some varieties are shrub- 
by, woody types, while others are low 
growing and creeping. All are interesting 
for various garden uses, as noted. All 
varieties do best in well- drained, sandy 
soi in full sun. 
Caraway-scented (7. Herba-barona). 4 in. 
Trailing type, useful for flavoring beef 
ishes. 
Common (7. vulgaris). 12 in. Upright, 
somewhat spreading habit of growth; nar- 
row leaves and purplish flowers. The most 
widely used Thyme for flavoring poultry 
dressing. We offer two types—Dark Green 
Leaved, Greyish Green Leaved. (Please 
state which you prefer.) 
Crimson (T. Serpyllum coccineus). 4 in. 
Prostrate, creeping habit of growth; crim- 
son flowers. Used in wall plantings, rock- 
gardens, and im the crevices of stone walks. 
Dark green foliage. 
Lemon (T. citriodorus). 6 in. Blue-green 
leaves, with a distmmct lemon fragrance and 
flavor. 
Lemon, Golden-edged Variegated (T. 
citriodorus aureus variegatus). The dark 
green leaves are edged with gold. Thick 
bushy plants. 
Lemon, Silver-edged Variegated (7. citrio- 
dorus argenteus variegatus). Similar to T. 
citriodorus, but the slightly smaller leaves 
are margined with silver. 
Pink (7. Serpvllum carneus). 
with flesh-pink flowers. 
White (T. Serpyllum albus). Thick close 
mats of bright green foliage are covered in 
early summer with tiny pure white flowers. 
Best of the creeping types for winter effect. 
Woolly (7. lanuginosus). Gray, woolly foli- 
age; especially good for very dry places. 
Creeping type 
WOODRUFF (Asperula cynanchica). Trail- 
ing or creeping branchlets bear tiny pink 
flowers throughout the summer. Sandy 
soil and partial shade. 
WOODRUFF, SWEET (A. odorata). 4 in. 
An unusual ground-cover for shady places. 
Leaves are scented like new-mown hay, 
and are used in flavoring wine. 
WORMWOODS (Artemisia). The Worm- 
woods are mainly ornamental foliage plants, 
always decorative. Many pleasing effects 
and contrasts will result by planting them 
among your other perennials. 
Beach (A. stelleriana). 18 in. Commonly 
known as “Old Woman” or ‘‘Dusty 
Miller.”” It makes a lovely silver-leaved 
edging plant. 
Fringed (A. frigida). 12 in. The daintiest 
of the Wormwoods, with lovely soft silvery 
foliage. Be sure to try it! 
Mugwort (A. lactiflora). 4 ft. A stately 
plant for the background of the border, 
producing pyramidal heads of fragrant, 
creamy white flowers during August and 
September. 
Roman (A. pontica). 2 ft. Lacy gray-green 
foliage, finely cut. An effective plant. 
Southernwood (A. abrotanum). Commonly 
known as “Old Man.” A shrubby green- 
foliaged plant with leaves divided into 
thread-like segments. Lovely planted with 
the Beach Wormwood. 
Silver King (A. albula). 3 ft. Graceful sil- 
very white plant, also known as “‘Ghost 
Plant.”’ The dried foliage is attractive for 
winter bouquets. 
Prices on Herbs, unless otherwise noted, are 3 of any one kind for $1; $3.50 per doz.; 
45 cts. each; six plants of a kind at the dozen rate. 
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Culinary or Kitchen Herb Garden 
Collection 
Ask for Offer No. 28 
CHIVES SAGE, Holt’s Mam- 
PEPPERMINT moth 
POT MARJORAM SAVORY, Winter 
ROSEMARY TARRAGON, True 
THYME, Common French 
3 each of the 8 varieties (24 plants in all, 
value $7.30), for only $6.25. 
Fragrant and Decorative Herb 
Collection 
Ask for Offer No. 29 
LEMON BALM 
BERGAMOT, SALMON QUEEN 
LAVENDER, TWICKLE PURPLE 
APPLE MINT, VARIEGATED 
LEMON THYME, SILVER-EDGED 
ARTEMISIA, SILVER KING 
WILD MARJORAM 
RUE 
3 each of the 8 varieties (24 plants in all, 
value $8), for only $6.90. 
Collection of Herbs for Carpeting 
or Stepping-Stone Walks 
This group of low-growing herbs is useful 
for growing strong resistant mats or carpets 
between flagstones and naturalistic stone 
steps. Planted in these spots they will not 
protest on being trampled upon, but will re- 
ward you delightfully with their aromatic, 
spicy fragrance instead. 
CARAWAY-SCENTED TH YME 
CRIMSON THYME 
LEMON THYME 
PENN YROYAL MINT 
WHITE THYME 
OFFER NO. 30 
3 each of the 5 varieties, 15 plants for only 
$4.75 
OFFER NO. 30A 
6 each of the 5 varieties, 30 plants for 
only $8.75. 
OFFER NO. 30B 
10 each of the 5 varieties, 50 plants for 
only $13.50. 
ANNUAL HERBS 
Seed of the following herbs can usually be 
obtained from your local seedsman, but we 
also have a Iimited number of plants available. 
Anise Coriander 
Basil, Sweet Dill, Mammoth 
Borage Fennel, Florence 
Caraway Savory, Summer 
Parsley, Extra Curled Dwarf (Emerald) 
Parsley, Plain-leaf or Single 
Any of the above Annual Herbs, 3 of any 
Bagh: for 65 cts.; any six for $1.25; any 12 
or $2 
SWEET-SCENTED GERANIUMS 
GERANIUM, SWEET-SCENTED (Pelar- 
gonium). 
Lemon, True, Finger Bowl (Prince Ru- 
pert). (Crispum). 12 to 18 in. One of the 
choicest, Iemon-scented. Curious leaves 
with crisped edges. Pink flowers. 
Nutmeg (fragrans). 12 in. Another old 
favorite, with pungent nutmeg scent. 
Light green leaves; tiny white flowers. 
Rose (graveolens). 2144 ft. Large, much- 
divided leaves; rose flowers. Grandmother 
frequently placed a leaf in the bottom of 
her glasses of apple jelly, thus imparting 
an additional flavor. 
Any above Sweet-scented Geraniums, 3 of 
any one kind for $1; $3.50 per doz.; 45 cts. 
each. 
LEMON VERBENA (Lippia citriodora). A 
tender herb, with most refreshing lemon- 
scented leaves. Dried leaves are excellent 
for teas, pot pourri, and old-fashioned 
abe bags. 3 for $1.20; $4 per doz.; 50 cts. 
each. 
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