CITRON 
275. COLORADO PRESERVING. (95 days.) 
Green seeded, perfectly round, striped alternately dark and. 
light green, not edible raw, but excellent for preserves. 
The flesh is white and hard and the vines very productive. 
PkEt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% lb., 60c; lb., $1.75, postpaid. 
GOURDS 
193. ITALIAN EDIBLE. (Italian Semonza Tin- 
virume.) A large, long gourd that is grown both for orna- 
mental purposes and for food. The Italian people prepare 
these in various ways, baking like a squash, Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 30c; % Ilb., 80c, postpaid. 
199. MIXED LARGE. This mixture contains a very 
wide range of colors, shapes and sizes such as Club, 
Calabash, etc. Makes fine birdhouses. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 
Y% \b., 75c; lb., $2.00, postpaid. 
995. MIXED, ORNAMENTAL. Quickly makes a dense 
growth of vines. Do not plant near squash or pumpkin. 
It will make them bitter. Large types make fine bird- 
houses. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Ye oz., 35c; oz., 60c, 
postpaid. 
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OLDS’ HERBS 
480. ANISE. The leaves are finely fringed; used in 
garnishing and flavoring. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c, postpaid. 
481. BALM. (Perennial.) The leaves are very fragrant; 
vege to flavor summer drinks. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c, post- 
paid. - 
479, BASIL, SWEET. An annual herb growing about 
2 feet high with a pleasant, sweet flavor. Use for flavor- 
ing foods. Leaves and flowers are used either fresh or 
dried. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Y2 oz., 30c, postpaid. 
482. BORAGE. The leaves are used for flavoring cor- 
dials. It is also excellent as bee food. It grows freely; 
has beautiful sky blue flowers. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c, 
postpaid. ; oat te 
483. CARAWAY. Seed used in rye bread, cookies and 
cakes. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 4 0oz., 35c, postpaid. 
484, CORIANDER. The seeds are_used in pickles and 
confectionery. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c, postpaid. 
485. DILL. Leaves and seed used for flavoring in dill 
pickles, soups and sauces. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; 1% lb., 40c; 
Ib., $1.20, postpaid. an: : k 
486. HOREHOUND., (Perennial.) Leaves are used in 
confectionery and for seasoning. Pkt., 10c, postpaid. 
487. LAVENDER. (Perennial.) Leaves are used for 
seasoning and the dried leaves for sachets. Pkt., 10c; 2 
pKts., 15c, postpaid. 
492. SAGE. (Perennial.) Dried leaves much used for 
seasonings in dressings; the most popular of all herbs. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% 0z., 50c; oz., 90c, postpaid. 
494, SUMMER SAVORY. Dried leaves and flowers are 
used for flavoring soups and dressings. Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 
40c, postpaid. 
488. SWEET FENNEL, (Perennial.) Seeds are used in 
confectionery. The young shoots can be eaten raw or used 
in soups and salads for flavoring. The plants grow about 
three feet high with large yellow flowers. 
pkts. 15, postpaid. 
489. MARJORAM. (Perennial.) Sweet. Tops green or 
dried, used for flavoring soups. Pkt. 15c; 4% 02., 55c, 
postpaid. 
490. ROSEMARY. (Perennial.) The leaves are used for 
flavoring soups and meats. PkKt., 15c, postpaid. 
496. THYME. (Perennial.) The leaves and shoots are 
used for seasoning and flavoring sausage and other meats. 
Pkt., 15c; Y2 oz., 75c, postpaid. 
- 498. WORMWOOD. (Perennial.) The dried leaves are 
used as a poultry tonic. It has a fragrant, spicy odor and 
a bitter taste. Pkt., 15c, postpaid. 
499, MIXED HERBS. A mixture of all varieties. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c, postpaid. 
OLDS’ HERB PLANTS . 
Plants will be sent direct from our growing station about 
May ist, weather permitting. They are packed in 2%, 3 
and 34-inch pots, depending upon varieties. No orders 
accepted or filled O.0.D. or after the 10th of June, Mini- 
mum order 70c. We do not accept plant orders from the 
following states: Florida, California, Oregon, and Wash- 
ington. : : 
505R. ANNUAL HERBS: Sweet Basil, Lemon Basil, 
Florence Fennel and Summer Savory. Prices: Hach, 40c; 
3 of a kind, $1.15, postpaid. : 
506R, PERENNIAL HERBS: Lemon Balm, Burnet, 
Chicory, Comfrey, Camphor plant, Costmary, Germander, 
Horehound, Lovage, Sweet Marjoram, Pineapple Mint, Curly 
Mint, Hyssop, Spearmint, English Mint, Peppermint, Ore- 
gano, Rue, Sage, Winter Savory, Sorrel, Southernwood, 
Tansy, Kitchen Thyme, and Lemon Thyme. Prices: Each, 
45c; 3 of a kind, $1.25, postpaid. 
507R, SCENTED HERBS: Pineapple Salvia, Rosemary, 
Green Lavender Cotton, True Tarragon. Also the following 
Scented Geraniums: Balm, Lime, Rose, Giant Oakleaf, 
Nutmeg, Pine, Robers Lemon Kose, Camphor, Walnut 
Scented. Prices: Each, 60c; 3 of a kind, $1.65, postpaid. 

Pkt., 10c; 2- 

OKRA 
The long pods _ are 
used in soups and salads. 
278. EARLY DWARF 
LONG POD. (55 days.) 
An early dwarf growing 
variety producing an 
abundance of long 
fruited, dark green, 
four-inch pointed pods. 
Seed of this variety can 
be planted in the open 
ground, Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c3 12 1bae 3b¢: 1b. 
95c, postpaid. 
KALE 
Kale is usually 
grown for greens and 
is also used here in the 
North as winter green 
feed for chickens. 
*201. DWARF CURL- 
ED SCOTCH. (60 days.) 
Dwarf spreading  va- 
riety. Attractive bright 
green color. Vergy 
: hardy. Pkt., 10c; 
Olds’ Mustard Spinach. 25c; Y% Ib. 75c; 
(40 days from seed.) $2.25, postpaid, 
MUSTARD 
Ib., 
Used for greens and salads during the hot summer — 
months. 
257. SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. (60 days.) Most 
popular variety. Leaves large and wide, bright green 
and curly on the edges. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 30c; 
Ib., 85c, postpaid. 
259. MUSTARD SPINACH OR TENDER GREEN. 
(50 days.) It is a very desirable quick growing, tender 
variety with long, broad, smooth leaves and white mid- 
ribs. The tender dark green leaves are usually ready for 
cutting in 3 to 4 weeks after planting. Dry weather will 
not injure the crop. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 30c; lb., 
85c, postpaid. 
SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER 
397. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. (160 
days.) This is the best variety of Salsify; in fact, the 
only one worth considering. The roots are long, smooth 
and straight. Pkt., 10c; 
0z., 45c; Y% Ib.,. $1.25; 
Y% Ib., $2.00; lb., $3.75, 
postpaid. 
Recipe for use: 
the roots clean, 
and boil in water. 
cooked soft (do not 
drain), add milk and 
flavoring, the same as for 
oysters. 
LEEK 
Leeks belong to 
onion family and are val- 
uable for soups and sal- 
ads; they may also be 
sliced and cooked like 
green peas. 
210. GIANT MUS- 
SELBURG. (145 
days.) Long, thick, white 
Scrape 
cut up 
When 

stems. Medium green 
leaves. Pkt.,~ 10c;  az., - 
Giant Musselburg Leek. 60c; % lb., $1.70; Ib., 
$4.75, postpaid. 
the 
eultural 
order. 
Prices 
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North from plants, 
thousands of them each Spring. Free 



Dwarf Curled Scotch Kale. 


Salsify. 
OLDS’ SWEET POTATO PLANTS > 
. Sweet potatoes are easily grown in 
and- we Sell 
leaflets are sent- with each 
Plants are sent directly from 
our growing station about May I15 to 
the 25th. 7 
We do not accept plant orders from 
the following states—Florida, California, 
Oregon, and Washington, 
YELLOW. JERSEY. Skin and flesh 
light yellow, 
for the North. 
PUERTO RICO. 
flesh, sweet, moist, medium to large size, 
NANCY HALL. Moist, 
ored flesh, medium to large size. 
medium sized, excellent 
Red skin, orange 
orange col- 
above varieties. State variety 
wanted: 50 plants, 75c; 100 plants for 
$1.40; 200 plants for $2.30; 500 plants 
for $4.15; 1,000 plants, $7.50, postpaid. 
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY — MADISON 1, WISCONSIN 
