Herb Magic and Hardy Plants 7 
ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis)\-The fragrant leaves are used in 
sachets and pot pourris, also to flavor roasts and stews. Perennial shrub in 
mild climates but tender in the north and must be taken inside over winter. 
Each 50c; 3 for 1.35; 12 for $5.00. 
ROSEMARY, CREEPING (Rosmarinus officinalis prostrata)—An almost 
prostrate creeping variety of Rosemary, otherwise like the type but with 
somewhat smaller leaves. Each 75c. 
MINTS 
For your convenience we have grouped all the mints together. 
APPLEMINT (Mentha gentilis)\—Low spreading perennial plant with a 
mild attractive fragrance, and green leaves mottled with yellow. Each 30c; 
3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00. 
BERGAMOT MINT (Mentha citrata)—A fragrant, old perennial herb. 
A scent of orange combined with mint. Each 30c;: 3 for 85c;: 12 for $3.00. 
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 anywhere when established. Each 30c; 3 for 85s; per dozen $3.00. 
CURLY MINT, SPEARMINT (Mentha spicata crispa)—Perennial.. We 
like this form of the popular Mint with its dark, curly green leaves for all 
kinds of mint flavoring. This is the kind most used in the south for mint 
juleps. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00. 
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 required. Perennial. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00. 
PEPPERMINT (Mentha peperita)—-Tender perennial. We like this very 
much as a tea, either by itself or combined with Lemon Verbena. Each 30c; 
3 for 85c} per dozen $3.00. 
PENNYROYAL (Mentha pulegium)—Tender perennial with a_ strong 
fresh scent. Medicinal herb and an insect repellant. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for 
$3.00. 
PINEAPPLE MINT (Mentha rotundifolia variegata)—Perennial. 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. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; per dozen $3.00. 
“ROUND LEAVED MINT (Mentha rotundifolia)—Perennial. A more deli- 
cate spearmint flavor. The leaves are round and hairy and it grows rather 
tall. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00. 
RUE, HERB OF GRACE (Ruta graveolens)—A strongly scented perennial 
herb with attractively formed foliage and curious yellow flowers. An old- 
time medical herb and once used as a flavoring for salads but too strong for 
most modern tastes. May be used as a low clipped border plant for formal 
beds. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; per dozen $3.00; per 100, $15.09. 
SAFFRON, FALSE (Carthamus tinctorius)—The richly colored yellow 
flowers are used as a substitute for true Saffron. Annual. Each 15c; per 
dozen $1.50. 
SAGE (Salvia officinalis) Used to flavor poultry, pork and other food. 
Also an old home remedy. . Perennial. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; per dozen $3.00. 
SAGE, HOLT’S MAMMOTH—tThis sage is simply a variety of the com- 
~ mon sage (Salvia officinalis) which has been propagated from cuttings to keep 
it true. The growth is strong, much heavier than the average of that grown 
from seeds but the leaves are not any larger. Plants, grown from cuttings, 
Each 30c; 3 for 85c; per dozen $3.00. 
