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an HERB SEED FOR 1946 
Ambrosia, Oak-leaf Geranium—Chenopodium Bue An easily grown 
sweet-scented annual with feathery plumes of golden green blossoms which 
make a graceful background for bouquets. 18 in. Sun. 15c pkt. 
Angelica—Angelica archangelica. A stately biennial with white umbellifer- 
ous flowers and succulent hollow stems which are candied for confectionery. 
As this is 1944 crop seed which does not test up to our standard we offer 
it at no charge to the adventurous. 
Angelica, Wild—Angelica atropurpurea. A native variety with purplish 
stems of similar flavor. 5 ft. Shade. 25c pkt. 
Anise—Pim pinella anisum. A dainty annual with lacy white umbels fol- 
lowed by aromatic grey seeds. 18 in. Full sun. 15c pkt. 
Anise-Hyssop—A gastache anethiodora. Tall, blue-flowered bee plant suit- 
able for an ornamental garden. Seed should be sown in early spring or late 
fall, seedlings shaded while young. 3 ft. Sun or part shade. 20c pkt. 
Lemon Balm—Melissa officinalis. Sweet old-fashioned hardy perennial with 
lemony fragrance. Leaves used in herb tea and sachets. Sun or shade. 
2 ft. 25c pkt. 
Sweet Basil—Ocimum basilicum. Bright green, glabrous leaves on square 
branching stems. Whole plant has warm clove-like flavor indispensable to 
salads and tomato dishes. 2 ft. Full sun. 10c pkt. 
Lettuce-leaf Basil—A larger variety with broad crisped leaves, good flavor, 
especially suited for drying. 21% ft. Sun. 15c pkt. 
Bush Basil—Ocimum minimum. Forms a verdant mound of miniature 
leaves adrift with snowy blossoms in midsummer. Perfect edging plant. 
12 in. Sun. 25c pkt. 
Purple Basil—Ocimum basilicum purpureum. "Handsome deep purple foliage 
and pink flowers similar to Sweet Basil. 2 ft. Sun. 15c pkt. 
Purple Bush Basil—A dwarf form of Purple Basil less than a foot tall 
25c pkt. 
Lemon Basil—A recent introduction from Thailand with distinctly lemon- 
flavored leaves. 2 ft. Full sun. 25c pkt. 
Sacred Basil—Ocimum sanctum. Strongly scented, rather hairy form, con- 
sidered a sacred plant in India. 18 in, Sun. 15c pkt. 
Wild Bergamot—Monarda fistulosa. Showy perennial with lavender flowers 
and fragrant foliage similar to the red Bergamot or Bee Balm. Easy to grow 
from seed and does not spread as rankly as the cultivated species. 3 ft. Sun 
or part shade. 15c pkt. 
