14 UNUSUAL PLANTS 
ANISE HYSSOP 
(Agastache anethiodora) 
This wonder honey plant attracts the bees more con- 
sistently than any other of the 500 under observation 
in the American Bee Journal trial 
gardens. We know no_ other 
plant which the bees will work 
so freely, all day and every day, 
and for so long a blooming: period 
as Anise Hyssop under right con- 
ditions. 
Anise Hyssop furnishes an 
abundance of bloom beginning 
early in June. It blooms heavily 
for over two months and con- 
tinues with some bloom until Oc- 
tober. It is native to the middle- 
west and pioneer settlers report- 
ed fine crops of good quality 
honey from it. The plant is per- 
gation —-* ennial and usually reaches a 
Flowers of Anise height of about four feet. It 
Hyssop blooms the first year from seed. 
Ask us for reprint, “Anise Hyssop—Wonder Honey 
plant.” 
The seed is small, perhaps a half million seeds to the 
pound. 
Seed, packet, 20c, postpaid. 
ANISE HYSSOP, Pellett’s selection 
This strain differs from the common Anise Hyssop 
in that it tends toward stronger growing plants and 
with larger flower heads with the peak of bloom con- 
tinuing to later in the season. Distinctively different, 
there is some variation within the strain. More showy 
and apparently longer lived and able to withstand more 
competition. The bees work it freely from morning 
til night but unfortunately it is scant seeder so most 
increase must come from divisions. 
Plant divisions, 4 for $1.00, postpaid. 
GIANT HYSSOP 
(Agastache scrophulariaefolia) 
The giant hyssop is a perennial common to open 
woodlands and partially shady places which flowers in 
August and September. It reaches a height of five or 
six feet and is one of the really good bee plants. 
Seed, packet, 20c, postpaid. 
SEA HOLLY 
(Eryngium planum) in the flower garden or border is 
a very striking perennial with its blue stems and flower 
heads growing to about three feet. A delightful picture 
with bees and other insects hovering over this hand- 
some plant. 
Seed, per packet, 20c. 
One year plants, 5 for $1.00; dozen $2.00; postpaid. 
