
Marjoram 
KITCHEN HERBS 
Most herbs should be cut when in full bloom, dried 
quickly in shade and when thoruughly dry packed in 
boxes with the air entirely excluded. The seed of most 
varieties is small and delicate, therefore it should be 
sown in finely prepared soil, free from weeds, to se- 
cure a satisfactory stand. 
B ASIL fs an annual plant, strongly fragrant, in all its 
parts, grown by some for its perfume, by others 
as a kitchen herb and sometimes as a_ medicinal herb. 
Dwarf Basil grown in pots makes a fine house plant, emit- 
ting a pleasant perfume when its teaves are touched by 
hand, it grows in symmetrical compact bushes about 6 
inches high. Sweet Basil is grown as an ornamental plant. 
Lettuce Leaved Basil is used as ‘‘greens’’ by many people. 
The two last named varieties grow a foot high. Basil should 
be planted out-doors when all danger of frost is past in 
rich soi! and in a sunny situation and should be spaced 
8 inches apart. 
SWEET BASIL—Pkt. 10c;: oz. 45c 
DWARF BASIL—Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
LETTUCE LEAVED BASIL—Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
BOHNENKRAUT—See summer Savory. 
BORAGE—Leaves are used in pickles and salads; flowers 
excellent for bees. 
CARAWAY—Used in flavoring liquors, breads, meats, etc. 
Culture the same as for Dill. Biennial, producing seed the 
first year if sown early. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
DILL—Tte green leaves are used for pickles and for flavor- 
ing sauces. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 lb. 30c; 1 Jb. $1.20. 
MAW OR BLUE POPPY—tThe seed is used in pastries. 
SWEET MARJORAM— 
MAGGIORANA 
(Marjanka). An annual kitchen 
pleasant smell much used in soups and various dishes as 
Seasoning. Sow the seed outdoors when all danger of frost 
is past, in rows foot apart. Height 9 inches. 
MINT—Plants only. Per clump, 25c postpaid. Two vari- | 
eties, Spearmint and Peppermint. 
plants, $5.00, not prepaid. 
ROSEMARY—Yields an aromatic oil and water. 
SAGE—Broad leaved. Leaves are used fur seasoning and 
stuffing. Pkt. 15c; oz 80c. 
SAVORY SUMMER—A culinary herb. 
TARRAGON—Estragon (Artemisia Dracunculus). Hardy | 
perennial with slight protection over winter. Very aromatic. | 
Plants only. The true variety yieids no seed. Three for) 
85c, 12 for $2.20, postpaid. 
THYME—Dymian Timo o Pepolino 
A hardy perennial kitchen herb, cnce planted lasts for, 
Spal The dried leaves have a very pleasant scent. Height 
inches. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 40c 
WALDMEISTER—Used in May vine and also for scenting. 
WORMWOOD—Has medicinal qualities. Beneficial for poul-| 
try, and should be planted in poultry yards. | 
YARROW—Has medicinal qualities. 
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100 plants 75c; 1,000 | 
Four Popular Herbs 
Sweet Marjoram, Sage, Summer 
Savory and Thyme. 


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Sage 
Produces enormous heads, measur- 
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It is high}y recommended for poultry, and the best e 
producing food known. May be planted on a waste piece 
Of grounct any time from early spring until middle of July, 
at the rate of 3 Ibs. to the acre. The thick stalks may be 
used for fuel. Price: 1 lb. postpaid, 30c; packet, 10c. By 
freight your expense, 10 lb. lots and over, at 20c per Ib.; 
100 lbs., $18.00. 
TOBACCO 
CULTURE—Is not particular as to kind of soil. In the 
North sow the seed in March and plant in rows 3% ft. 
apart and 3 ft. apart in the row when all danger of frost is 
past. Cultivate frequently. 
BONANZA—About the best variety in the long list of 
Tobaccos suitable for light soils on which it makes high 
| bright brown leaf and on heavy soils it makes fine leaves 
| of mahogany brown. 
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Leaves broad. set well apart on the 
Is easily cured, of fine quality and makes first-class 
product either for wrappers, filling, or as a chewing tobac- 
co. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; Ib. $4.00. 
TREE SEEDS 
Sow Evergreen seeds early in the spring in a firm, 
sandy bed. Give the young seedlings some shade the first 
Summer. The other decidious seeds can be sown in April 
or May in drills 2 feet apart. 
Pkt. Oz. 1 Ib. 
ARBOR VITAE AMERICAN......... $ 
AUSTRIAN (PINE Wiaciccetasciterisei nec 
BARBERRY THUNBERGI, (Jap.)... .10 .20 2.20 
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE......... 10 -40 6.00 
MULBERRY RUSSIAN .............. 10 .30 3.00 
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CARAGANA ARBORESCENS 3,273.2 
mental fern like foliage and bright yellow flowers in May 
and June. Hasily raised from seed hardy everywhere. 
Germinates promptly. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $3.25. 
CORNUS KOUSA 
Who knows Cornus Kousa? Very few, yet it deserves 
the widest use because it is a beautiful and extremely 
showy shrub blooming in June a month after Cornus Flori- 
da. Its fruit is pinkish round balls nearly an inch in diam- 
eter making the shrub as ornamental as when in full 
bloom. Does well in any soil and situation including shaded 
piaces under big trees. Hardy, easily raised from seed 
grown in the spring or fall. Height 10-20 ft. 
ELEAGNUS LONGIPES 
Valuable shrub because highly ornamental and easily 
and inexpensively raised from seed. Flowers fragrant, yel- 
lowish white in May, followed by bright red, edible cherry 
like frmt that hangs in bunches from the branches. Foliage 
silvery white. Perfectly hardy. Height 5-6 ft. 
DAMPING OFF—To prevent damage from the damping off 
disease use one teaspoon full of vinegar in a pint of water. 
Or 1 leve) teaspoon of epsom salts dissolved in a pint of 
water. Watch your seedlings and apply the remedy prompt- 
ly. 
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