HERBS for Cooking and Sweet Fragrance 
Prices on Herbs are: 3 of any one kind for 
$1.25; 6 for $2.25; $4.25 per doz.; 55 cts. 
each. 
Fashions change, and so do gardening 
trends. Again we find the old-time herbs of 
our grandmothers’ gardens in favor. Ameri- 
can homemakers are rediscovering the prac- 
tical value of herbs in cooking, and realizing 
that beauty and fragrance may be added to 
their flower borders by the planting of un- 
usual, decorative, and fragrant herbs. 
Most herbs have simple requirements. 
Average, well-drained soil in full sun will 
suit most varieties listed, unless otherwise 
noted. May we suggest that the culinary 
herbs especially be planted where you will 
have easy and frequent access to them. Then, 
as the occasion arises, you may easily secure 
a few fresh leaves for your cooking needs, and 
many a delightful, appetizing dish will grace 
your table. 
PERENNIAL HERBS 
BALM, Lemon (Melissa officinalis). 2 ft. 
Dark green leaves, deliciously scented like 
Lemon Verbena. Used for tea, or as a 
garnish for cool summer beverages. Rich 
moist soil, sun or part shade. 
BERGAMOT or BEEBALM (Monarda 
didyma). 3 ft. 
Salmon Queen. The old-fashioned favorite, 
Oswego Tea. Salmon-pink flowers; de- 
lightfully fragrant foliage. 
Cambridge Scarlet. Brilliant crimson-scar- 
let flowers. 
CHIVES (Alliwm Schoenoprasum). 12 in. The 
smallest variety of the Onion family. Try 
adding the finely chopped leaves to your 
omelets and salads. Grow in rich soil. 
COSTMARY (Chrysanthemum Balsamita). 
3 ft. Also known as Sweet Mary, AIl Spice, 
Bible Leaf. Long, narrow, pale green 
leaves; yellow flowers. Reputed to repel 
moths. Full sun. 
GERMANDER (Teucrium Chamedrys). 12 
im. An excellent edging for your herb 
garden. Can be clipped like boxwood. 
Dark, glossy, closely set leaves; rose flow- 
ers. 
HELIOTROPE, HARDY (Valeriana offici- 
nalis). 4 ft. iShows: heads of rose-tinted 
flowers are produced during June and July, 
with a delightful heliotrope fragrance. 
HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis). 2 ft. A 
showy herb forming low compact bushes, 
with spikes of deep blue flowers. This herb, 
steeped in tradition, has little practical 
use In modern times. 
LOVAGE (Levisticum officinale). Yellow 
umbels of flowers are produced above the 
much-divided, yellow-green leafage. The 
leaves have a celery flavor. 
LAVENDER-COTTON (Santolina). 
in. 
S. incana. The silver-gray foliage is attrac- 
tive the entire year; button-like, yellow 
flowers. Full sun. 
LAVENDER (Lavandula). 12 to 18 in. 
L. vera. An herb garden is not complete 
without one of the forms of Lavender. This 
one has intensely fragrant foliage and 
flower-spikes. When the center buds start 
to open, the flower spikes are gathered and 
then dried. When fully dry, sachets can be 
made and placed with linens, to which the 
Lavender imparts a clean, fresh scent. 
L. vera rosea. New. Similar to above, but 
the blooms are a delicate silvery pink. 
L. vera, Twickle Purple. A definitely im- 
proved form of L. vera. Compact, well- 
formed plants with purple flowers. 
MARJORAM (Origanum). 18 in. 
Pot Marjoram (0. Onites). Reddish branch- 
ing plant with small clusters of pinkish 
flowers. Leaves are used for flavoring meat 
dishes and starchy foods. 
MINT (Mentha). Mints thrive best in moist 
soil and part shade. The leaves are gen- 
erally useful in teas, and should be brewed, 
not boiled. A Mint-bed is sure to prove 
delightful and useful. 
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Apple Mint (M. rotundifolia). Round woolly 
leaves; showy lavender flowers. 
Apple Mint, Variegated (M. rotundifolia 
variegata). A beautiful variegated form of 
the preceding. Decidedly decorative in the 
herb garden or hardy border. 
Orange Mint (M. piperita citrata). A minty, 
citrous flavor is imparted to cocl summer 
beverages by adding the crushed leaves. 
Peppermint (M. piperita). 2 ft. The true 
old-fashioned peppermint-flavored variety 
that is used for making tea, flavoring 
candy, and garnishing summer drinks. 
Spearmint (MM. spicata). A few of the uses 
for this fine Mint are flavoring drinks and 
confections, and above all, making the 
well-known Mint jelly to serve with lamb. 
ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis). Ten- 
der perennial, except in the far south, but 
can be wintered indoors in the window 
garden. This indispensable herb has nar- 
row, dark green leaves, gray beneath, of a 
sweet spicy fragrance. The leaves are de- 
licious added to sandwich fillings and soups. 
RUE (Ruta graveolens). 21% ft. A decorative 
garden plant with finely cut, blue-green 
foliage and yellow flowers. 
SAGE (Salvia officinalis). 2% ft. Always 
attractive and interesting in the herb patch 
or garden. Gray, pebbly foliage; purple- 
blue flower-spikes. Leaves are used for 
flavoring meats. Bail 
SAVORY (Satureia montana), Winter. 12 
in. This fine herb, of neat habit, is valuable 
for edging purposes or in the wall or rock- 
garden. Used for seasoning meat dishes 
and soups. 
SORREL (Rumex scutatus). The large leaves 
are used in omelets and salads. 
TARRAGON (Artemisia Diacunculus). 2 ft. 
Narrow dark green, glossy leaves, very 
aromatic. This is one of the most useful of 
the culinary herbs, used to flavor vinegar, 
fish dishes, soups, and salads. 
THYME (Thymus). Thyme, in its many 
forms, Is one of those universally loved, 
fragrant plants. Some varieties are shrub- 
by, woody types, while others are. low 
growing and creeping. All are interesting 
for various garden uses, as noted. All 
varieties do best in well-drained, sandy 
soil in full sun. 
Caraway-scented (7. Herba-barona). 4 in. 
Trailing type, useful for flavoring beef 
dishes. 
Common (7. vulgaris). 12 tn. Upright, 
somewhat spreading habit of growth; nar- 
row leaves and purplish flowers. The most 
widely used Thyme for flavoring poultry 
dressing. 
Crimson (7. Serpyllum coccineus). 4 in. 
Prostrate, creeping habit of growth; crim- 
son flowers. Used in wall plantings, rock- 
gardens, and in the crevices of stone walks. 
Dark green foliage. 
Lemon (7. citriodorus). 6 in. Blue-green 
leaves, with a distinct lemon fragrance and 
flavor. 
Lemon, Golden-edged Variegated (7. cit- 
riodorus aureus variegatus). ‘The dark 
green leaves are edged with gold. Thick 
bushy plants. 
Lemon, Silver-edged Variegated (7. citrio- 
dorus argenteus variegatus). Similar to T. 
citriodorus, but the slightly smaller leaves 
are margined with silver. 
Pink (7. Serpyllum carneus). Creeping type 
with flesh-pink flowers. 
White (7. Serpyllum albus). Thick close 
mats of bright green foliage are covered in 
early summer with tiny pure white flowers. 
Best of the creeping types for winter effect. 
Woolly (7. lanuginosus). Gray, woolly foli- 
age; especially good for very dry places. 
WOODRUFF, SWEET (Asperula odorata). 
4 in. An unusual ground-cover for shady 
places. Leaves are scented like new-mown 
hay, and are used in flavoring wine. 
WORMWOODS (Artemisia). The Worm- 
woods are mainly ornamental foliage 
plants, always decorative. Many pleasing 
effects and contrasts will result by planting 
them among your other perennials. 





Wormwood, Fringed (A. frigida). 12 in. 
The daintiest of the Wormwoods, with soft 
silvery foliage. 
Silver King (A. albula). 3 ft. Graceful sil- 
very white plant, also known as “‘Ghost 
Plant.” The dried foliage is attractive for 
winter bouquets. 
SWEET-SCENTED GERANIUMS 
Lemon, True, Finger Bowl (Prince Ru- 
pert; crispum). 12 to 18 in. One of the 
choicest, lemon-scented. Curious leaves 
with crisped edges. Pink flowers. 
Nutmeg (fragrans). 12 in. Another old 
favorite, with pungent nutmeg scent. 
Light green leaves; tiny white flowers. 
Rose (giaveolens). 2% ft. Large, much- 
divided leaves; rose flowers. Grandmother 
frequently placed a leaf in the bottom of 
her glasses of apple jelly, thus imparting 
an additional flavor. 
LEMON VERBENA (Lippia citriodora). A 
tender herb, with refreshing lemon-scented 
leaves. Dried leaves are excellent for teas, 
pot pourri, and old-fashioned sweet bags. 
CHOICE AND RARE 
CONIFEROUS 
EVERGREENS 
We offer young potted plants of the fol- 
lowing varieties. The size following the name 
indicates the approximate height at maturity. 
ARBORVITAE (Thuja) 
*Occidentalis, Little Gem. 2 ft. A dwarf 
variety excellent for the rock-garden. 3 
for $1; 6 for $1.75. 
Occidentalis, Woodwardi. Globe Arbor- 
vitae. 3 ft. The best globe-shaped Arbor- 
vitae. 3 for $1; 6 for $1.75. 
YEWS (Taxus) 
Baccata fastigiata. Irish Yew. 25 ft. 
Symmetrical, upright growth. Not very 
hardy in the North. 
Baccata repandens. Spreading English 
Yew. 3 ft. A good rock-garden variety. 
Canadensis stricta. 18 in. Suitable for 
edging and where low plants are needed. 
Cuspidata. Spreading Yew. 5 ft. One of 
the most commonly used evergreens for 
foundation and group plantings. 
Cuspidata capitata. Upright Yew. 25 ft. 
Although this beautiful evergreen grows to 
25 feet in height, 1t will stand much prun- 
ing, and can therefore be kept to any 
height or shape desired. 
Cuspidata mana. Dwarf Yew. 3 ft. A 
popular dwarf variety for rock-gardens and 
in front of taller evergreens. 
Miedia. 4 ft. One of the finest of the spread- 
ing Yews. Bushy. 
Media Hatfieldi. Hatfield Yew. 10 ft. 
Compact bush of broad, upright growth. 
Media Hicksi. Hicks Yew. 15 ft. Of nar- 
row, upright growth. This new variety will 
replace the old Irish Juniper where narrow, 
upright trees are needed. 
All the above Yews, young potted plants, 
4 to 10 in. high, depending upon the habit of 
growth of the various kinds, 4 of any one 
kind for $2; any 12 assorted kinds for $5; 
100 for $35. 
JUNIPER (Juniperus) 
Prostrata venusta. Blue Creeping Juniper. 
An ideal little creeping evergreen. Splen- 
did in the rock-garden. Glaucous blue 
foliage. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2; 6 for $3.50. 
RETINOSPORA (Chamaecy paris) 
Obtusa nana. Dwarf Hinoki Cypress. 3 ft. 
A little gem with graceful dark green 
foliage. Dense, bushy growth. 75 cts. 
each; 3 for $2. 
Pisifera squarrosa pygmza. “‘Little 
Silver Ball.” 18 in. An unusual little 
evergreen. Thick, bushy growth, forming 
small globe-shaped plants. Foliage silvery 
green. Fine for rock-gardens. 75 cts. each; 
3 for $2; 6 for $3.50. 

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