SORREL, FRENCH: Rumex scutatus (P). Bronze plumes; broad leaf. Boil like spinach for 
an early spring or late fall vegetable; chopped in mixed salad; Sorrel soup (Brown in 
butter, add flour, milk and Shallots or Chives). Height, 1 ft. Plants, 35e; Seed, 15c 
SOUTHERNWOOD: Artemisia abratanum (P). Non-blooming woody shrub with lovely gray- 
ish-green fragrant foliage. Used in Sweet-bags and as a moth repellent. Height, 2-3 ft. 
Plants, 45c¢ 
SUMMER SAVORY: Satureia hortensis (A). Small pink blooms, dark green leaf. Used in 
soup, meats, salad, snap beans (fresh or canned). Dries well for mixed herbs. 
Height, 11% ft. Seed, 10c 
TANSY: Tanacetum vulgare (P). Yellow clusters of button shaped flowers; emerald-green 
ferny leaf. Aromatic. Strong seasoning (cinnamon-clove flavor); a good moth. preven- 
tive; bouquets. Height, 3-5 ft. Plants, 25e; Seed, 15¢ 
TARRAGON, FRENCH: Artemisia dracunculus (P). Non-blooming; the green leaf is un- 
surpassed for flavoring salad, chicken, fish and vinegar. Roots, 60c 
THYME, ENGLISH: Thymus vulgaris (P). Pink flower; evergreen plant. A must in the 
herb garden. Has a peppery scent and taste. Ever so many seasoning uses. Height, 10 in. 
Plants, 25c; Seed, 10c 
FRENCH: T. vulgaris fragrantissimus. Resembles the above but is more erect in growth; 
leaf is grayish-green. Height, 10 in. Plants, 40c; Seed, 25c 
GOLDEN: T. serpyllum aureus. Sparse blossoms; low mats of yellow-green. Sometimes 
called Greek thyme. Creeping habit. Height, 4 in. Plants, 45c¢ 
LEMON: T. serpyllum citriodorus. Pink flower; shiny deep-green leaf. Citrus scent and 
flavor; good seasoning. Height, 8 in. Plants, 35¢ 
LEMON VARIEGATED: T. s. citriodorus aureus. Bushy plants, green leaf mottled and 
edged with gold. Often called Embroidered Thyme. Plants, 40c 
MOTHER-OF-THYME: T. serpyllum. Lavender flower; trailing stems that spread. Also 
known as Norwegian Thyme. A good ground cover. Height, 8 in. Plants, 45¢ 
CREEPING: T. serpyllum. Purple blossom; tiny green leaf on red stem. Spreads rapidly 
and forms mats. Nice between flag-stones. Height, 2 in. Plants, 50c; (*) Seed, 50c 
BASIL THYME: Satureia nepeta (P). Lavender flower; leaf resembles Sweet Marjoram. 
Strong mint scent and flavor. Height, 1 ft. Plants, 30c; Seed, 25c 
VERBENA, LEMON: Lippia citriodora (P). Pale lavender flower sprays, very dainty and 
fragrant; glossy, lemon-flavored leaf and shrubby growth. One of the outstanding herbs. 
Adds lemon taste to jelly, iced drinks and hot tea, or may be brewed alone as a delicious 
tea. Ornamental in garden or vase; adds fragrance to scented bags for closet and linen 
chest. Tender in the north; winter inside. Height, 3-6 ft. Plants, 75c; Seed, 40c 
VERVAIN: Verbena canadensis (P). Magenta-pink flower clusters, creeping toothed 
leaf. Spreads rapidly; good ground cover. Fragrant; ornamental in garden or vase. 
Hardy from Va. southward. Height, 8 in. Plants, 40c 
WOAD: Isatis tinctorea (B). Bright yellow blossoms in earliest spring; blue-green foliage. 
Old time dye plant. Bouquet material. Height, 4 ft. 
Plants (early spring or fall) 35c; Seed, 10c 
WORMWOOD, MUGWORT: Artemisia absinthium (P). Yellow umbels; grayish leaf. Fra- 
grant and ornamental. Used in cordials, sachet, closet bags. Height, 3-5 ft. 
Plants, 50c; Seed, 10c 
ROMAN: A. pontica (P). Non-blooming; silvery feathery foliage. Fragrant. Spreads 
quickly. Height, 1 ft. : Plants, 25c 
SWEET: A. annua (A). Small yellow blooms; aromatic plant that resembles a fir tree 
when mature. Good background herb; moth repellent. Height, 3-5 ft. Seed, 10c 
WOODRUFF, SWEET: Asperula odorata (P). Tiny ray-shaped blossom; creeping leaf of 
dainty shape and fragrant. Height, 2 in, (*) Plants, 60c 
