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Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Herbs (te 

EXPLANATION—H.A. Hardy Annual; H.P. Hardy 
Perennial 
Anise (Pimpinella anisum). H.A. Cultivated 
principally for its seeds, which are fragrant, 
with a pleasant taste. Leaves are sometimes 
used for garnishing and flavoring. Pkt. 25c 
Balm (Melissa officinalis). H.P. The leaves are 
fragrant, similar to lemons and used for mak- 
ing balm tea for fevers. Pkt. 25¢ 
Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum). H.A. Aromatic. 
Seeds and stems have a strong flavor and are 
used in soups and sauces. Pkt. 25¢ 
Borage (Borago officinalis). H.A. Used as a pot 
herb and for bee pasturage. The bruised 
leaves immersed in water have an agreeable 
flavor and are sometimes used in salads to 
give a cucumber-like taste. Pkt. 25¢ 
Catnip (Nepeta Mussini). H.P. Used for season- 
ing and medicinal purposes. Pkt. 25c 
Chives. H.P. Used in place of onions in soups 
and salads. Pkt. 50c, oz. $4.00 
Caraway (Carum carvi). H.A. A_ well-known 
herb, cultivated for its seeds, which are used 
in confectionery, cakes, etc. The leaves are 
sometimes used in soups. Pkt. 35¢ 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). H.A. Culti- 
vated for its seed which has an agreeable 
taste and is used in confectionery. Pkt. 25¢ 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). H.A. Aromatic odor 
and warm, pungent taste. Its seeds are used 
for seasoning. Possesses medicinal properties 
but its largest use is for making dill pickles. 
Pkt. 25¢ 
Fennel, Sweet (Foeniculum officinale). H.P. The 
seeds of this aromatic herb have a pleasant 
taste, and are sometimes used in confection- 
ery. The young shoots are sometimes eaten 
raw and are used in salads, soups and fish 
sauces. Pkt. 25¢ 
Fennel, Sicilian. H.P. Thick leaf stems which, 
when blanched, are used with salads or boiled 
and used as a vegetable. Pkt. 25¢ 
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). H.P. An aro- 
matic odor and a bitter, pungent taste. Will 
thrive in any soil but is stronger if grown on 
light, poor land. Pkt. 25¢ 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). H.P. Aromatic 
odor and a warm, pungent taste. The flower- 
ing summits and leaves are the parts used. 
Does best on dry, sandy soil. Pkt. 25¢ 
Lavender (Lavandula officinalis). H.P. Grows 
about 2 feet high. Pick before it becomes dry 
and hard and dry quickly. Pkt. 25¢ 
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Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum majorana). H.P. An 
aromatic herb for seasoning. The young, ten- 
der tops and leaves are used green in sum- 
mer to flavor broths, dressing, etc., and also 
dried for winter use. Pkt. 25¢ 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). H.P. Fra- 
grant odor. The leaves are used for flavoring 
meats and soups. Pkt. 25c 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). H.P. One of the most 
extensively used herbs for seasoning, 15 to 18 
inches high. Cut the leaves and tender shoots 
just as the plant is coming into flavor and 
dry quickly in the shade. The plants will sur- 
vive the winter and may be divided. Pkt. 25¢ 
Savory, Summer (Satureia hortensis). H.A. Aro- 
matic, 12 to 15 inches high, the dried stems, 
leaves and flowers of which are extensively 
used for seasoning, especially in dressings 
and soups. Pkt. 25¢ 
Tarragon Seed we cannot supply. See Tarragon 
plants. 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). H.P. An aromatic 
herb, 8 to 10 inches high, used principally 
for seasoning. Sow as early as the ground 
will permit. Pkt. 25¢ 
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). H.P. Fra- 
grant and spicy odor, but with intensely bit- 
ter taste. A dry, poor soil is best adapted to 
bring out the peculiar virtues of this plant. 
Pkt. 25¢ 
Herbs, Annual Mixed. We make up this mixture 
for those who want a variety of herbs in 
limited quantities. Pkt. 25¢ 
Herbs, Perennial Mixed. Mixture of perennial herbs. 
Pkt. 25¢ 
| HERB PLANTS 
The plants offered below are all strong roots 
and will make an abundant growth the first 
season: 
Anise Mint, Apple 
Balm Curly 
Basil, Sweet Orange 
Borage Peppermint 
Caraway Pineapple 
Catnip Spearmint 
Chervil Rue 
Chives Sage 
Coriander Savory, Summer 
Dill Tansy 
Fennel, Florence Thyme 
Hyssop Verbena, Lemon 
Lavender Water Cress 
Marjoram, Sweet Wormwood 
Doz. $5.00 
Rosemary. Doz. $5.50 
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus). Doz. $7.50 
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