MARJORAM, POT: Origanum onites (P). Pink flower; green trailing leaf. Mild seasoning; 
bouquets. Hardy. Height, 11% ft. Plants, 35c; Seed, 25c 
MARJORAM, WILD: O. vulgare (P). Lavender flower; upright growth; forms clumps. 
Height, 2 ft. Plants, 40c; Seed, 15c¢ 
MINT: APPLE: Mentha rotundfolia (P). White blossom; gray-green woolly leaf. Used in 
jelly, iced drinks. Spreads rapidly. Height, 214 ft. Plants, 40¢ 
BERGAMOT: M. Piperita citrata. Lavender flower; dark, orange-flavored leaf. Used in 
potpourri, jelly and drinks. Height, 2 ft. Plants, 40c 
CURLY: M. Spicata crispata. Lavender blossom, dark curled leaf. Extra strong mint 
flavor. The julep mint. Height, 214 ft. Plants, 35¢ 
PINEAPPLE: M. Rotundfolia variegata. White flower; rough leaf of light green with 
cream colored mottles. Good in jelly. Height, 1 ft. Plants, 40c 
SPEARMINT: M. spicata. Used in sauce for lamb. Height, 2% ft. Clump, 35c 
NEPT: Nepeta mussini (P). Purple fiower sprays; gray foliage. Aromatic; makes an at- 
tractive edging for the border. Height, 6 in. . Plants, 45c; Seed, 15c 
PARSLEY, ITALIAN: Petroselium crispum neapolitanum (B). Greenish yellow umbels; 
broad leaf. Excellent flavor; the best for seasoning and drying. Seed, 10c 
PERILLA: P. Frutescens crispa (A). Pretty mauve flower sprays; reddish-purple leaf with 
handsome bronze sheen. Aromatic; decorative. Height, 2 ft. Seed, 10c¢ 
ROSEMARY: Rosmarinus offininalis (P). Pale blue blossom; glossy leaf. An evergreen shrub- 
by plant that is tender north of Va. May be wintered in coldframe; nice house-plant. 
Height, 2-5 ft. Plants, 60c; Seed, 15c¢ 
RUE: Ruta graveolens (P). Bright yellow flower clusters; blue-green scalloped leaf. Lovely 
in garden and vase. Insect repellent. Height, 3 ft. Plants, 35c; Seed, 10c 
SAFFRON, AMERICAN: Carthamus tinctorius (A). Orange flowers; thorny leaf. Used as 
coloring for rice, butter, puddings. Height, 2 ft. Seed, 10c 
SAGE, CLARY: Salvia sclarea (B). Beautifully blended blue and mauve flowers; pebbled 
leaf. Showy in appearance; very fragrant; a potpourri fixative. Seed, 15c 
GARDEN: Salvia officinalis (P). Dark purple flowers; gray rough leaf. Used in sausage; 
poultry seasoning; good cut-flower. Height, 2 ft. Plants, 50c; Seed, 10c 
PINEAPPLE: 8. rutilans (P). Scarlet-vermilion flower sprays; green leaf. Delightiul 
pineapple scent and flavor for potpourri, jelly, drinks. Tender in north; winter in- 
side; self-sows. Easy from seed. Height, 3-5 ft. Plants, 60c; Seed, 50c 
SANTOLINA, GRAY: Santolina chamaecyparissus (P). Yellow button flowers, very unusual 
and beautiful gray foliage. Aromatic; decorative. Height, 1 ft. Plants, 50¢ 
GREEN: 8S. Virens (P). Yellow flower; graceful evergreen foliage that resembles the 
lovely ground pine. Fragrant. Height, 1 ft. Plants, 50c; Seed, 25c 
SESAME, BENE: Sesamwm indicicum (A). Pink bell shaped flower; branching stems. Ripe 
seeds, slightly roasted with butter and salt, taste like nuts ; used in cookies and candy. 
(Benne pralines, especially). Height, 3-5 ft. Seed, 10c 
SHALLOTS: Alliwm ascalonicum. An onion-like plant; the bulbs or cloves, used for cooking 
and flavoring. A fine mild flavor. Plant in spring or fall. Bulbs, 3 for 25c 
SKIRRET: Sisum sisarum (P). White umbels; toothed shiny leaf. Roots are boiled as a 
pot-herb; similar to celery. Forms clumps. Height, 3 ft. Plants, 35c; Seed, 10c 
SMALLAGE: Appium graveolens (B). White umbels; celery-type leaf. Leaf and ripe seed 
used like garden celery; a better flavor and more tender for chopping. Good as a dried 
seasoning. Height, 1 ft. Plants, 35c; Seed, 10c 
