
Herb Magic and Hardy Plants 9) 
MARJORAM, SWEET (Origanum Marjorana)—Tender perennial best 
treated as an annual. A favorite for flavoring soups, stews, salads and meat 
dishes and sausage. Each 35c; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 
MINTS 
For your convenience we have grouped all the mints together. 
ANISE MINT (Agastache anisidora)—Perennial. Sometimes designated as 
Anise Hyssop. Each 50c; 3 for $1.35; 12 for $5.00. 
APPLEMINT (Mentha gentilis)—Low spreading perennial plant with a 
mild attractive fragrance, and green leaves mottled with yellow. Each 50c; 
3 for $1.35; 12 for $5.00. 
BERGAMOT MINT (Mentha citrata)—-A fragrant, old perennial herb. 
A scent of orange combined with mint. Each 35ce; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 
CATNIP OR CATMINT (Nepeta cataria)—Perennial. Beloved of cats, 
also a medicinal plant and used also as a tea. Tall, grey foliage, will grow 
most anywhere when established. Each 35c; 3 for 95c: per dozen $3.50. 
CURLY MINT, SPEARMINT (Mentha spicata crispa)—-Perennial. We 
like this form of the popular Mint with its dark, curly green leaves for all 
kinds of mint flavoring. This is the kind most used in the south for mint 
juleps. Each 35c; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 
ENGLISH MINT, LAMBMINT, SPEARMINT (Mentha spicata)—Perennial. 
This is the more common type of mint with light green leaves. Strong mint 
flavor and much used as a flavor for peas, lamb or mutton or wherever mint 
may be required. Perennial. Each 35c; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 
PEPPERMINT (Mentha peperita)—-Tender perennial. We like this very 
much as a tea, either by itself or combined with Lemon Verbena. Each 35c; 
3 for 95c: per dozen $3.50. 
PENNYROYAL (Mentha pulegium)—Tender perennial with a strong 
fresh scent. Medicinal herb and an insect repellant. Each 35c; 3 for 95c; 12 for 
$3.50. 
PINEAPPLE MINT (Mentha rotundifolia variegata)—Perennial. Nearly 
round green leaves variegated with creamy white. Spreading growth about 
9 to 10 inches tall. Young growth has a delicious pineapple odor. Oider 
growth is more mint-like in fragrance. Each 35c; 3 for 95c; per dozen $3.50. 
ROUND LEAVED MINT (Mentha rotundifolia)—Perennial. A more deli- 
cate spearmint flavor. The leaves are round and hairy and it grows rather 
tall. Each 35c; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 
BLACK SPEARMINT—We have introduced a new mint. It is suggestive 
in appearance, and delightful fragrance, of Bergamot (Orange Mint) coupled 
with the delicious flavor of English Mint. The very dark colored stems suggest 
its name—Black Mint. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; per dozen $4.00. 
ORACH, RED—An annual plant much like spinach but of a beautiful red 
color. Each 20c: 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.75. 
OREGANO (Majorana vulgaris)—Much used by Greeks and Italians also 
by Mexicans who introduced it into California. Perennial but not hardy here. 
Easy to grow. Each 35c; 3 for 95c; per dozen $3.50. 
OSWEGO TEA (Monarda didyma)—Leaves used as a beverage tea in early 
days. A perennial with bright red flowers. Each 35c; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 
PARSLEY, FINE CURLED—Probably the most used flavoring herb. Can 
be used green and dries easily for winter use. Each 20c; 3 for 45c; per dozen 
$1.75. 
