Herb Plants 
AGRIMONY (Agrimonia eupatoria)—One of those ancient herbs with 
quite a reputation for its medicinal qualities. Also used as a yellow dye. 
Not much used now but grown for its name and old time reputation. Leaves 
look something like a strawberry with tapering spikes of yellow flowers, 12 
to 18 inches. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz. 
ANGELICA (Angelica archangelica)—A tall growing herb up to 7 ft. in 
height. Large divided leaves, biennial but some plants may act as perennial 
if kept from seeding. Leaves and roots are candied, also used as flavoring 
and in perfumes. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
BALM, LEMON (Melissa officinalis)—Perennial with clean bright green 
leaves, deliciously scented with lemon. Used as a tea, to flavor other drinks, 
as medicine and for fragrance. Each, 40c: 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00. 
BUSH BASIL (Ocimum minimum)—This is an annual, of compact type, 
used for bordering herb beds. Spicy, fragrant leaves used in flavoring food. 
Plants, each 20c; 3 for 45c; per doz., $1.75. 
SWEET BASIL (Ocimum basilicum)—Annual. The spicy fragrance blends 
well as a flavoring for tomatoes, fish sauces, and for many other dishes. 
Plants, each 20c; 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.75. 
LETTUCE LEAF BASIL—Annual. Same flavor as the above, but with 
large lettuce-like leaves. Plants, each 20c; 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.75. 
PURPLE BASIL (Ocimum basilicum)—Like the green type but the leaves 
are purple, streaked with green. Makes an attractive appearance in the 
garden and the strong fragrance is enjoyed by most everybody. Each, 20c; 3 
for 45c; 12 for $1.75. 
HOLY OR TULSI BASIL (Ocimum sanctum)—Sacred to the Vishnu- 
Brahmans. Has a strong unwashed scent. Each 20c; 3 for 45c; $1.75 per doz. 
LEMON SCENTED BASIL (Species not known)—This basil came orig- 
inally from Siam through the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Has a strong pleas- 
ant scent of lemon blended with a touch of basil scent. A favorite with many 
in flavoring various foods and is used also as a tea and in fragrance jars. 
Plants, each 20c; 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.75. 
NOTE—AII the basils are very tender and succumb with the first frost. 
BORAGE (Borago officinalis)—Annual. The star shaped blue flowers 
are floated on cold drinks or in finger bowls. The leaves and flowers add a 
cucumber flavor to salads. A rather coarse plant growing to 2 or 3 feet in 
height. Each 20c; 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.75. 
BURNET, SALAD (Sanguisorba minor)—Biennial. Adds a delicious 
flavor of cucumbers to salads. Flavor disappears when dried but may be 
preserved in vinegar. Each 35c; 3 for 95c; 12 for $3.50. 
CARAWAY—(Carum carvi)—Biennial. The seeds are used in flavoring 
cookies, rolls and drinks. Each 20c; 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.75. 
Please note that prices include delivery charge paid 
anywhere in this country, on ORDERS OF $2.00 OR MORE. 
On Orders of Less Than $2.00, add 1/10% for Postage 
(Also 1/10% for Each Separate Shipment Amounting to Less Than 
$2.00) 
(FULL AMOUNT of the postage will be charged if the 1/10% is not 
SENT WITH ORDER.) 
KEEP THIS CATALOG FOR FALL PLANT ORDERS. 
