Herb Plants 
_ AGRIMONY (Agrimonia eupatoria)—One of those ancient herbs with 
quite a reputation for its medicinal qualities. Also used as a yellow dye. 
Not much used now but grown for its name and old time reputation. Leaves 
look something like a strawberry with tapering spikes of yellow flowers, 12 
to 18 inches. Plants each, 30c; 3 for 85c; $3.00 per doz. 
ANGELICA (Angelica archangelica)—A tall growing herb up to 7 ft. in 
height. Large divided leaves, biennial but some plants may act as perennial 
if kept from seeding. Leaves and roots are candied, also used as flavoring 
and in perfumes. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
BALM, LEMON (Melissa officinalis)—-Perennial with clean bright green 
leaves, deliciously scented with lemon. Used as a tea, to flavor other drinks, 
as medicine and for fragrance. Each 30c: 3 for 85c: 12 for $3.00. 
BUSH BASIL (Ocimum minimum)—This is an annual, of compact type, 
used for bordering herb beds. Spicy, fragrant leaves used in flavoring food. 
Plants, each 15c; 3 for 40c: per doz., $1.50. 
SWEET BASIL (Ocimum basilicum)—Annual. The spicy fragrance blends 
well as a flavoring for tomatoes, fish sauces, and for many other dishes. 
Plants, each 15c; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50. 
LEMON SCENTED BASIL (Species not known)—This basil came orig- 
inally from Siam through the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Has a strong pleas- 
ant scent of lemon blended with a touch of basil scent. A favorite with many 
in flavoring many foods and is used also as a tea and in fragrance jars. Plants, 
each 15c; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50. 
HOLY OR TULSI BASIL (Ocimum sanctum)—Sacred to the Vishnu- 
Brahamans. Has a strong unwashed scent. Each 15c; 3 for 40c; $1.50 per doz. 
PURPLE BASIL (Ocimum basilicum)—Like the green type but the leaves 
are purple, streaked with green. Makes an attractive appearance in the 
garden and the strong fragrance is enjoyed by most everybody. Each 15ce; 3 
for 40c; 12 for $1.50. 
PURPLE BUSH BASIL (Ocimum minimum)—Leaves and stems are a 
deep purple in color and contrast beautifully with the green types. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c. 
NOTE—AII the basils are very tender and succumb with the first frost. 
BORAGE (Borago officinalis)—Annual. The star shaped blue flowers 
are floated on cold drinks or in finger bowls. The leaves and flowers add a 
cucumber flavor to salads. A rather coarse plant growing to 2 or 3 feet in 
height. Each 15c¢; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50. 
BURNET, SALAD (Sanguisorba minor)—Biennial. Adds a_ delicious 
flavor of cucumbers to salads. Flavor disappears when dried but may be 
preserved in vinegar. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00. 
CELERY, GIANT PASCAL.—This variety has nice green tops which dry 
well for winter use as flavoring. Not a self blanching variety but a good 
winter variety. Each 15c; 3 for 40c; $1.50 per dozen. 
CELERY, FRENCH OR SOUP.—tThis variety goes to seed the first year 
providing a fine supply of aromatic seeds for flavoring purposes. Each 15e; 
3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50. 
