66 F. & F. NURSERIES 

HERB GARDENS 
The rapidly growing interest in Herbs is more than a fad, it is a 
return to substantial appreciation of original rather than synthetic fra- 
grance and flavor. While many items such as Sage, are used in vast 
quantities, other lesser kinds are eagerly sought by the connoisseur 
and epicure. 
Apart from ihe medicinal or household uses of these old fashioned 
plants there is an undeniable attraction in growing your own Herb 
collection. A little Herb Garden can and should be a most practical 
and interesting section of your grounds. 
Our plants are easily grown and once established last many years. 
The few annual herbs are omitted from this list. If you are not an en- 
thusiast now you will be after trying some of the subtle flavoring sug- 
gested. 
HERB PLANTS—Perennial 
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APPLE: (MINT, ccscict.tcisctsesmesssdoticcaene ee 40 35 -30 
—Mentha rotundifolia. If this delightful Mint had no culinary use its 
ornamental value alone would make it worthwhile. The leaves 
impart a subtle apple flavor to summer drinks and sauces. Mild 
and fragrant. 
BALM yo cscossscchtacsecpuapavecterstanstrentieanteass eoternte eee meee 40 239 -30 
—Melissa officinalis. Delightfully lemon scented and excellent for 
cooling drinks or for flavoring soups, sauces and stews. Balm tea 
is an old fashioned remedy for colds. Can be used fresh or dried. 
CHIVES winccglesiticce tn laseine ninth ao 40 035 30 
—Allium schoenoprasum. The popular cut and come again salad 
plant. The fresh leaves can be used all year, chopped in cream 
cheese, wherever a mild onion flavor is wanted. A good edging 
plant. 
HYSSOP sss) cshccotientteenattnnntsetr ee ee 40 39 30 
—Hyssopus officinalis. A beautiful aromatic plant worthy of a place 
in any garden. Blue flowers on erect little bushes. Can be trimmed 
as a hedge or for knot gardens. 
LEMON. MINT -2653nl en patios eee eee 40 35 .30 
—Mentha citrata. A variation of mint which may be used in the same 
ways as other mints. 
MAHIORAM POT? ©.2. artes ened eee ee .40 35 .30 
—Origanum onites. A more rugged plant than Sweet Marjoram, green 
in leaf with pretty pink flowers. Used a lot in seasoning. Very 
easy in rather poor soil. 
MARJORAM SWEET  poseccucu tise 40 39 ae 
—Origanum marjorana. For seasoning soups, sausages and stuffing 
poultry, this is superb. The neat little grayish plants are very orna- 
mental in the herb garden, and the herbage is easily dried for 
winter use. 
ORANGE: MINT  joo..nccccetincl nee -40 35 30 
—Mentha rotundifolia. Another variation with distinct orange flavor. 
PEPPERMINT © .2icssosccesiinetitenscme ee 40 35 .30 
—Mentha piperita. A well known Mint useful in flavoring. Leaves 
and tender tops are grand infused in cool drinks. Peppermint oil 
and menthol are obtained from the plant. 
