DLANTATION GARDENS) 
PLANTATION GARDENS is an authentic ante bellum plantation located in the Pied- 
mont region of Virginia. Here, in the warm southern sunshine, we raise field — ‘grown herbs 
for the American garden, Our hand gathered seeds are fresh, pee cleaned and Ett ue 
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There are herbs to suit everyone’s taste in both the esthetic and Pe Tae sense. ‘They 
are adaptable to any garden, from the small or informal type, to the large formal one. A few 
herbs for culinary use, add accent and interest to the vegetable garden. Few species of flora 
are as well endowed since there are so many varieties that are useful as well as ornamental. 
Their threefold benefits of fragrance, flavor and charm are a continual delight ‘and a stimu 
lating reward. 
nee AND ee Crane. 


HERB SEEDS AND PLANTS” 
AMBROSIA: Chena peut botrys ( ANWRELY. Feathery plumes of ae green flowers ; oak 
type leaf. Very aromatic. Requires full sun; any soil; height, about one foot. 
; Seed. only, Bee 25¢ 
ANISE: Pimpinella anisum (Annual). Dainty leaf; white blossoms in umbels. Seeds used to 
flavor cookies, cakes. Full sun; good soil; height, two feet. . Seed, pkt. l5dc. 
BALM, LEMON: Melissa officinalis (Perennial). Strong lemon scent and. flavor. ~ Bushy, 
green plant; white’ florets. Leaf in tea, summer. drinks, fruit salad and dried 
for sachet. Any soil; height, two to three feet. | Plants, 25¢ each; Seed, a 15¢ 
BASIL, BUSH: Ocimum minimum (Annual). Bright | green, bee. plant;. outa: fowane sua 
effective edging plant. Same uses as Sweet Basil. Sun; good soil; more moisture than 
most herbs. , Seed, pkt. 25c — 
BASIL, LEMON: (Annual). Graceful; light green leaf; white blossom. Wonderful seasoning © 
for tomatoes, peas, French Dressing. Citrus taste and aroma. Height, eighteen inches. 
Seed, pkt. 15e — : 
BASIL, LETTUCE, leaf: (Annual). Not as pretty as other basils but good flavor green or __ 
dried. Height, eighteen inches. | Seed, pkt. LOC pT: 
BASIL, PURPLE: Ocimum purpureum He rig vary nementat: purple jean pink ane ue 
Very spicy taste. Sun ; good soil; ree two He Seed, Des (25e aya 
| er tag Tee. 
BASIL, SACRED: Gotmdue sanctum (Annual). Dark green; fexonter Rove sprays; CB cent a: a 
odor. Height, eighteen inches. 3 Seed, ERE ae i a 
BASIL, SWEET: Ocimum basilicum (Annual). White nestor: fragrant. Used to Havers to- Ret. 
mato dishes, salads, vegetables, Height, two feet. mate Seed, BEY 156 " ig 
BORAGE: Hor ag) eae ge aneontt Large, Ve inkled gray-green bent: ip dese bitte flows a 
ers similar to Anchusa. Young” leaves in Green: ates Sate love a mise any soil; 
height, two feet. . sis ; ck Tae a wa OO PEt 15¢ 


