GOURDS 
193. ITALIAN EDIBLE. (Italian Semonza Tinvirume.) 
A large, long gourd that is grown both for ornamental pur- 
poses and for food. The Italian people prepare these in 
various ways, baking like a squash. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 
Y% Vb., 85c; lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
199. MIXED LARGE. This mixture contains a very 
wide range of colors, shapes and sizes such as Club, 
Calabash, etc. Makes fine birdhouses and ornaments. PKt., 
10c; 0z., 30c; % Ib., 85c; 1lb., $2.50, postpaid. 
995, MIXED, ORNAMENTAL. Small type of gourds. 
Quickly makes a dense growth of vines. Do not plant near 
squash or pumpkin. It will make them bitter. Pkt., 10c; 
2 pkts., 15c; 1% oz., 35c; 0oz., 60c, postpaid, 
OLDS’ HERBS 
480. ANISE. The leaves are finely fringed; used in 
garnishing and flavoring. Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 30c, postpaid. 
481. BALM. (Perennial.) The leaves are very fragrant: 
used to flavor summer drinks. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; % 
oz., 80c, postpaid. 
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; % oz., 45c, 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; 
2 0z., 30c, postpaid, 
483. CARAWAY. Seed used in rye bread, cookies and 
eakes. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Y oz., 25c, postpaid. 
484, CORIANDER. The seeds are used in pickles and 
confectionery. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Y, 0oz., 25c, postpaid. 
485. DILL. Leaves and seed used for flavoring in dill 
pickles, soups and sauces. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 15c; %4 Ib., 35c; 
Ib., $1.00, postpaid. 
486. HOREHOUND. (Perennial.) Leaves are used in 
confectionery and for seasoning. Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 80c, 
postpaid. 
487. LAVENDER. (Perennial.) 
seasoning and the dried leaves for sachets. 
pkts., 15c; Y% oz., $1.20, postpaid. 
492, SAGE. (Perennial.) Dried leaves much used for 
seasonings in dressings; the most popular of all herbs. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c; 0z., 90c, postpaid. 
494, SUMMER SAVORY. Dried leaves and flowers are 
used for flavoring soups and dressings. Pkt., 10c; Y2 0z., 
50c, 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. Pkt., 10c; 2 
pkts., 15c; ¥% 0oz., 30c, postpaid. 
489. MARJORAM. (Perennial.) Sweet. Tops green or 
dried, used for flavoring soups. Pkt., 15c; % oz., $1.00, 
postpaid. . 
490. ROSEMARY. 
Leaves are used for 
Pkt., 10¢;' 2 
(Perennial.) The leaves are used for 
flavoring soups and meats. Pkt., 15c, postpaid, 
496. THYME. (Perennial.) The leaves and shoots are 
used for seasoning and flavoring sausage and other meats. 
Pkt., 15c; % 0z., 60c, 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; 2 oz., 40¢, postpaid, 
OLDS’ HERB PLANTS 
Plants will be sent direct from our growing station about 
May 10th, weather permitting. They are packed in 2%, 3 
and 34-inch pots, depending upon varieties, No orders 
accepted or filled ©.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. 
ANNUAL HERBS 
Sweet Basil, Lemon Basil, Florence Fennel and 
aaa Each, 40c; 3 of a kind, $1.00, 
Summer Savory. Prices: 
postpaid, 
PERENNIAL HERBS 
506R. Lemon Balm, Burnet, Chicory, Comfrey, Camphor 
plant, Costmary, Germander, Horehound, Lovage, Sweet 
Marjoram, Pineapple Mint, Curly Mint, Hyssop, Spearmint, 
English Mint, Peppermint, Oregano, Rue, Sage, Winter 
Savory, Sorrel, Southernwood, Tansy, Kitchen Thyme, and 
Lemon Thyme. Prices: Hach, 45c; 3 of a kind, $1.30, 
postpaid, 
3 SCENTED HERBS 
507R. Pineapple Salvia, Rosemary, Green Lavender Cot- 
ton, True Tarragon. Also the following Scented Geraniums: 
Balm, Lime, Rose, Giant Oakleaf, Nutmeg, Pine, Robers 
Lemon Rose, Camphor, Walnut Scented, Prices: Each, 60c; 
3 of a kind, $1.70, postpaid, 
Olds’ 
(40 days from seed.) 
MUSTARD 
Used for greens and salads during the hot summer 
months. 
257. 
popular variety. 
and curly on the edges, 
lb., 85c, postpaid. 
259. 
85c, postpaid. 
SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER 
MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. (160 
This is the best variety of Salsify; in fact, the 
only one worth considering. Easily grown from seed, Used 
SHG 
days.) 
Mustard Spinach. 
SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. 
Leaves large and wide, 
Pkt, L0css0z.,. 15¢e: 2401 b.50cs 
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; 0z., 15c; 4% lb., 30c; Ib., 
Giant Musselburg Leek. 
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, 7- 
inch pointed pods. Seed 
of this. variety can be 
planted in the open 
ground. PkKt:, 10c 3 0z., 
LSC {Alb oO sa Lass 
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 
Early Dwarf Long Pod Okra. 
green color. Ver y 
hardy. (P2Kt.;; Loc} 02, 
Bbc 1, Sibw cocks: lb:; 
$2.25, postpaid. 
Dwarf Curled Scotch Kale. 
(60 days.) Most Ce 2 SF 
bright green 
as a creamed vegetable 
and in flavoring soups. 
The roots are long, smooth, 
creamy white, and straight. 
Keeps well in storage or 
can be left in garden over 
winter and used in the 
spring, | Pkt., ~Lo0cs\ o7z., 
45c; VY lb., $1.25; Y Ib., 
$2.00; lb., $3.75, postpaid. 
LEEK 
Leeks belong to the 
onion family and are val- 
uable for soups and gal- 
ads; they may also be 
sliced and cooked like 
green peas. 
210. GIANT MUS- 
SELBURG. (145 
days.) Long, thick, white 
stems. Medium green 
leaves. Pkt., .10c;  0z., 
50c; % Ib., $1.50; Ih., 
$4.50, postpaid. 
Salsify. 
OLDS' SWEET POTATO PLANTS 
Sweet potatoes are easily grown in 
. the North from plants, and we sell 
& _ thousands of them each Spring. Free 
_ cultural leaflets are sent with each 
| order. Plants are sent directly from 
| our growing station about May 15 to 
| the 25th, 
We do not accept plant orders from 
the following states—Florida, California, 
Oregon, and Washington, 
_ YELLOW JERSEY. Skin and flesh 
light yellow, medium sized, excellent 
for the North. 
PUERTO RICO, Red skin; orange 
flesh, sweet, moist, medium to large size, 
NANCY HALL. Moist, orange col- 
ored flesh, medium to large size, 
PLEASE NOTE: No orders accepted 
for less than 50 plants of a variety. 
Prices above varieties. State variety 
wanted: 50 plants, 75c; 100 plants for 
$1.40; 200 plants for $2.30; 500 plants 
3 for $4.15; 1,000 plants, $7.50, postpaid, 
L, OLDS SEED COMPANY — MADISON 1, WISCONSIN 
