Herb Magic and Hardy Plants 3 


GINGER, WILD (Asarum canadense).—Large heart shaped leaves and 
curious chocolate brown flowers on creeping rootstocks. Makes a fine ground 
cover in shade. Root stocks taste like ginger and are sometimes candied. 
Each 35c; 3 for 95c; $3.50 for 12. 
SCENTED GERANIUMS 
OR 
PELARGONIUMS 
All the varieties of scented geraniums are tender and must be carried 
over winter as house plants in cold climates. 
ALMOND SCENTED, or PRETTY POLLY.—Sharply cut leaf with a dark 
center and a musky scent. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
APRICOT SCENTED (P. scabrum Ninon).—Strong fruity odor that is quite 
like apricot. Pointed cut leaves, stiff and hard. Each 85c. 
BALM SCENTED (P. melissimum).—Large coarsely lobed leaves and 
combined spice and lemon fragrance. Flowers light pink, with purple veins. 
Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
CAMPHOR SCENTED (P. graveolens).—Strong scented variation of the 
rose geranium. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
LEMON SCENTED (P. Crispum latifolium)—Very stiff upright 
erowth with moderate sized rounded leaves with cut edges. A refreshing 
lemon scent to the leaves. Each 50c. 
LEMON SCENTED (P. crispum Prince Rupert).—Larger leaves than the 
above and growth is less stiff, with a sweet lemon fragrance. Each 50c. 
MINT SCENTED (P. tomentosum).—The large soft velvety green leaves 
with a silvery sheen make a most attractive plant. Small but striking white 
flowers with lavender markings at the base, strong scent of peppermint. Each 
75¢e, 
NUTMEG SCENTED (P. fragrans).—Soft velvety smooth round silvery 
foliage of medium size, and with a marvelous nutmeg scent. Flowers are 
small, white with red stripes. Each 40c. 
PINE SCENTED (P. fragrans)—Foliage exactly like the Nutmeg but the 
scent is distinctly piney. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
ROSE GERANIUM (P. graveolens).—Cut leaves with lavender ‘flowers 
and a most attractive rose scent. Much used in sachets and used to flavor 
jellies. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
SKELETON ROSE—DR. LIVINGSTONE (P. denticulatum).—Distinct 
sweet rose fragrance, finely divided leaves. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
ROBERS LEMON ROSE.—Deeply and often irregularly cut dark green 
leaves with a rose scent modified with lemon. Hach 50c; 3 for $1.25. 
WALNUT SCENTED (P. quercifolium)—This variety has a rather trailing 
growth with a rounded leaf and dark bronze center in the leaf. An attractive 
and interesting variety. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
TRUE OAK LEAVED (P. quercifolium)—Deeply cut oak shaped leaf with 
bronze center. Odor of the green husks of black walnut. Large showy flower, 
bright pink with purple blotch. Bach 75c, 
