
Vegetable Seeds 

CRISP LETTUCE See prices 
To produce solid heads, plant in very rich soil. 
For first-early crop, sow in hotbed in March, and 
transplant outside the middle of April. Sow out- 
doors as soon as the ground opens, in drills from 1 
to 2 feet apart, covering the seed with 14 inch of 
soil. Thin out to 10 inches apart. Lettuce should 
not be transplanted after May 15, or you will not 
get heads. Drop two or three seeds every 10 
inches and leave the strongest plant to grow. 
One ounce is sufficient for 100 feet of drill. 
IMPERIAL No. 847. Blight-resisting variety that 
forms a fine medium large, hard head through. 
the hot summer. One of the easiest heading 
varieties ever offered. 
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Schling’s Stubborn-Headed, Yellow. The heads are 
large, solid as a rock, and remain so for a much 
paver, fine than any other variety before going 
© seed. 
Early May King. Heads 6 to 7 inches across, with 
broad, light green outer leaves, slightly tinged 
with brown. 
White Boston. Similar to Big Boston in appear- 
ance, but clear green in color and withstands 
heat much better. 
Mignonette. Small, but a most dependable tight- 
heading Lettuce of russet color. 
WONDERFUL or NEW YORK. Reliable, sure-head- 
ing for all the year round. Solid, crisp and ten- 
’ der; stands heat well. 
on page 42 
Iceberg. Fine for summer use; large, solid heads. 
Early Curled Simpson. The best early loose-heading 
variety, succeeding everywhere. 
SCHLING’S IDEAL EARLIEST FORCING. Matures in 
35 days. Choice, loose heads, 
Bibb. See inside front cover. 
GREAT LAKES. All-America Bronze Medal, 1944. 
A fine hot weather Lettuce desirable for its 
line: in bolting to seed. 35c per pkt.; 5 pkts., 
Slobolt. See page 39. 
OAKLEAF. This variety will provide good table 
Lettuce throughout most of the summer sea- 
son when it is impossible to grow other kinds. 
An outstanding variety not particularly new, 
but one which has achieved recognition for 
its ability to withstand hot weather condi- 
tions without going to seed. Continues 
bearing until killing frost. 35c per pkt., 
5 pkts., $1.50. 

Romaine or Cos Lettuce 
Plant the same as Lettuce, in very rich soil. 
SCHLING’S IMPROVED SILVER COS. Largest size, 
perfect form, self-folding, and very crisp. Supe- 
rior in every way. 
Paris White Cos. Large size, self-folding and crisp. 
Lettuce prices, page 42. 
HERBS for Fragrance and Seasoning 
Varieties marked with (*) are perennials. 
Plant an Herb Garden—most fascinating of 
garden hobbies. Do you know the lore of herbs, 
the indefinable allure of their beauty and fra- 
grance? A new-old garden delight awaits you full 
of romantic associations with gardens of yesterday 
and the gentle arts of cookery and healing. 
Anise. For seasoning. 
Borage. Flowers used for garnishing salads; leaves 
for making claret cup and in cordials. 
Caraway. Seeds used in breads, pastries and 
liqueurs. 
Catnip. Used for fefine wassail. 
Chervil. Genuine French; a necessity for fine 
salads. 
Chives. For salads, seasoning, and flavoring. 
Cicoria Catalogna. True Italian Chicory for early 
spring salads. 
Coriander. Seeds are strongly aromatic. 
Cress, Curled. For salads and garnishing. mix- 
ture of Cress and Mustard is a favored salad 
in England. 
Cress, Sweet Water. Genuine. Excellent for salads. 
Fennel (Finocchio). For garnishing and in mak- 
in sauce for fish. Bulb-like base may be eaten 
raw or boiled. i 
*Horehound. Leaves used for seasoning; also a 
popular cough remedy. / 
*Hyssop. Leaves and young shoots used for flavor. 
Medicinal qualities. 
Lavender (Lavandula spica). For food seasoning. 
€Lavender, True (Lavandula vera). Chiefly grown 
for its flowers. Dried in sachets for perfuming 
linens, etc. ; 
Mustard, White London. For salads and garnish- 
ing. 
Rosemary. Symbol of remembrance. Leaves used 
for seasoning and sedative tea. 
Rucola .(Roquette). A very popular French and 
Italian herb used in salads and cooking. 
Rue. A bitter and pungent seasoning for salads. 
¢Sage. For flavoring dressings and sauces. 
Summer Savory. For flavoring and seasoning. 
Sweet Basil. For seasoning. Very aromatic. 
Agreeable perfume. 
€Sweet Marjoram. A popular herb for seasoning 
and salads. 
Saffron (Carthamus tinctoria). False _ Saffron. 
Flowers used for coloring and medicinal pur-- 
poses. 
“Thyme. For flavoring sauces and soups. ; 
“Wormwood. For flavoring and manufacturing 
dials. 
cin Any of the Above: 
35c per pkt.; 5 pkts. for $1.50. 
COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each of the above 26 Herbs, 
a $9.10 value, for $8.00. : 
Herb Plants 
Apple Mint (Mentha rotundifolia). Leaves are 
used to flavor drinks. 
Beebalm (Monarda didyma). The fragrant seeds 
scent a potpourri. 
Caraway. Seeds used in breads, pastries and 
liqueurs. 
Chive (Allium schoenoprdsum). Finely chopped 
leaves give a delicious flavor to hors-d’oeuvres, 
particularly Schmierkase. 
Citron Thyme (Thymus citriodorus). Lemon-scented 
‘amatlike plants. 
Common Balm (Melissa officinalis). Lemon scent- 
ed leaves flavor teas and liqueurs. 
Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Dried leaves 
season meat dishes, gravies, and dressings; fresh 
leaves excellent in salads. 
Coriander. Seeds are strongly aromatic. 
Garden Sage (Salvia officinalis). Dried leaves sea- 
son meats, sausages, stuffings, and cheese. 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Leaves used for 
medicinal purposes and to season vegetables. A 
good edging plant. 
Peppermint (Mentha piperita). Leaves and tender 
tops may be infused in cooling drinks. 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Fragrant leaves 
scent potpourris. ' 
Rue (Ruta graveolens). Bits of the pungent blue- 
green foliage may be used to flavor salads or 
vegetables, with discretion. 
Spearmint (Mentha spicata). Fresh leaves used to 
flavor sauces and iced drinks, particularly juleps. 
Sweet Marjoram (Origanum majorana). Fresh 
leaves season sausages, vegetable dishes, and 
salads, or scent potpourris. 
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus). Tops and 
leaves used in salads and sauces and to make a 
vinegar. ‘$1.50 for 3; $5.00 per doz. 
True Lavender (Lavandula officinalis). Dried flow- 
ers used for scenting linens and in potpourris. 
Watercress (Radicula nasturtium-aquaticum). Spicy 
leaves flavor sandwiches and salads. Must have 
running water. 
Winter Savory (Satureia montana). Leaves sea- 
son meats, sausages, vegetable dishes, and cer- 
tain liqueurs. A fine plant for edging borders. 
Germander (Teucrium chamaedrys). Enclose the 
herb-garden with a dwarf, clipped hedge of this 
shiny-leaved herb where box proves unsuccessful. 
All Herb plants, except where otherwise noted, 
$1.95 for 3; $5.50 per 10. Not prepaid. 


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