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VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Early White Milan. Pure white and extra 
early. The early varieties are not good 
keepers and are generally sold in bunches. 
Packet 10c.; oz. 15c. 
Purple Top White Globe. Large, round, 
white root with clearly defined purple top; 
a fine mild flavored Turnip for market and 
home use. Grows quickly and is a good 
keeper. Packet 10c. 
White Egg. A beautiful egg-shaped root of 
quick growth. Flesh firm, pure white and 
sweet. Packet 10c. 
RUTABAGA OR SWEDISH TURNIP 
Sow seeds from first to middle of July for 
winter crop. 
Improved American Purple Top. Popular 
strain of purple top, yellow Turnips. Roots 
large, of excellent mild flavor, and keep 
well for winter use. Packet 10c.; oz. 15c. 
Macomber (Improved White Rock). Short- 
necked white variety much smoother than 
other white strains. Pure white with slight 
green top. Packet. 10c.; oz. 15c. 
HERBS 
Sweet, Pot and Medicinal 
Herbs are all of easy cultivation. Sow the 
seed early in May. 
Anise. 75 days. Annual. 114 ft. Used for 
garnishing and flavoring; the seeds have an 
aromatic flavor and are used in cakes, 
bread, soups and other foods. Packet 20c.; 
Basil, Sweet. 85 days. Annual. 114 to 2 ft. 
The fresh leaves are chiefly used as a 
seasoning for soups, stews, sauces and 
meats. Very aromatic. Packet 15c. 
Borage. 80 days. Annual. 14 ft. The 
young tender leaves are used as salad and 
are also added to lemonade and other cool- 
ing drinks. Packet 15c. 
Caraway. 70 days. Biennial. 114 to 2 ft. 
Grown for the seeds, which are used for 
flavoring bread, pastry, cheese, sauces, etc. 
Packet 15c. 
Catnip or Catmint. 80 days. Perennial. 
114 to 2 ft. The green or dry leaves are 
used for seasoning. An excellent tonic for 
animals. Also used as tea for nervous 
headaches. Packet 15c. 
Chives. 80 days. Perennial. 6in. Tops are 
used for giving a mild onionlike flavor to 
soups, stews, salads, meats, omelets, etc. 
Can be grown asa house plant. Packet 15c. 
Coriander. 75 days. Annual. 1 to 2 ft. The 
seeds have a strong aromatic flavor and 
are used in confectionery and pastry. 
Rather quick growing. Packet 10c. 
Dill. 70 days. Annual. 2 to 214 ft. The 
young stems are nice for flavoring soups, 
stews and sauces; also used extensively in 
a minced state with lettuce. The dry or 
green branches and seeds are much prized 
for flavoring dill pickles. Grows 214 ft. tall. 
Packet 10c. 
Fennel, Florence. Also known as Finoc- 
chio. 60 days. Annual. 21% ft. The en- 
larged leaf base is delicious when boiled; 
the stalks are eaten raw as you would 
celery. 214 ft. tall. Packet 10c. 
Horehound. 75 days. Perennial. 14 in. 
The leaves are used for seasoning and in 
candy. Packet 10c. 
Lavender, True. 60 days. Perennial. 2 ft. 
Flowers are dried and placed in the linen 
closet to impart their perfume to the 
linens. Also used as a repellent to moths. 
Lavender-blue flowers. Packet 25c. 
Sage. 75 days. Perennial. 1 to 2 ft. Used 
as a seasoning for poultry, sausage, other 
meats, dressings, fillings, stews, soups and 
sauces, either fresh or dry. Packet 15c. 
Summary Savory. 60 days. Annual. 1 ft. 
Used chiefly as a kitchen herb for flavoring 
salads, dressings, stews, and _ gravies. 
Packet 15c. 
Sweet Marjoram. 70 days. Annual. Used 
for seasoning, either fresh or dried in special 
dishes, and in the manufacture of sausages. 
Packet 15c. 
Thyme. 85 days. Perennial. 6 to 12 in. 
Has aromatic foliage which is used for 
seasoning soups, stews, gravies, etc. As tea, 
it is an excellent remedy for headaches. 
Packet 20c. 
SPECIAL MIXTURES OF GRASS SEED 
For Golf Courses, Airports and Landing 
Fields, Polo Grounds, Athletic 
Fields, Lawns 
We put up special mixtures for all purposes 
and will be very glad to estimate on any 
special mixture that may be required. 
We offer mixtures which can be relied on to 
be the very highest quality and prices are 
very reasonable. 

