Florence Fennel 
Chives Dill 
Sage Sweet Basil 
HERBS — Aromatic, Medicinal and Kitchen 
Herbs belong in every vegetable garden and, because of their 
ornamental appearance, may also be grown in the flower garden. 
i 75 days. Annual. 124 ft. Used for garnishing 
1304 Anise and flavoring; the seeds have an aromatic flavor 
and are used in cakes, bread, applesauce, stews, soups, cream or 
cottage cheese and other foods. Pkt. 25¢; 1% oz. 60¢; oz. $1.10 
1307 Basil, Sweet 85 days. Annual. 1% to 2 ft. The 
leaves, green or dried, are chiefly 
used as a seasoning for soups, stews, fish sauces, vinegar, beans, 
peas, omelets, salad and meats. Pkt. 20¢; 14 oz. 65¢; oz. $1.20 
80 days. Annual. 134 ft. The young tender 
1311 Borage leaves are used as salad and are also added 
to flavor lemonade and othér cooling drinks. Faintly aromatic. 
Splendid as a forage for bees. Pkt. 20¢; 14 oz. 65¢; oz. $1.20 
1313 Caraway 70 days. Biennial. 114 to 2 ft. Seeds are 
used for flavoring bread, pastry, cakes, 
confections,, cheese, sauces, soups, etc.; young leaves and shoots 
may be used to flavor salads. Pkt. 15¢; 1% oz. 40¢; oz. 70¢ 
t H 80 d re ial. 1% t 
1315 Catnip or Catmint he * aaron ee 
leaves are used for seasoning and as tea for nervous headaches. 
Excellent tonic for animals. Pkt. 15¢; %4%0z. 70¢; oz. $1.35 
H 80 days. Perennial. 6 in. Tops, finely cut, 
1316 Chives are used for giving a mild onion-like flavor to 
soups, stews, meats, cottage cheese, potatoes and also used in salads. 
Plants grow in clusters. Pkt. 20¢; 1% oz. $1.00; oz. $1.85 
“1317 Coriander 75 days. Annual. 1 to 2 ft. The green 
‘ leaves are used in soups, stews and sauces; 
the dried seeds in meats, sausage, sauces, pickles, poultry filling, 
confectionery and pastry. Pkt. 15¢; %40z. 50¢; oz. 95¢ 
aig. 70 days. Annual. 2 to 2% ft. The green leaves are 
1319 Dill nice for flavoring soups, stews and sauces; also used 
extensively in a minced state with lettuce. Dry or green branches 
and seeds are much prized for flavoring dill pickles and making dill 
vinegar. Very easily grown, popular herb of strong aromatic odor. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; % lb. 75¢ 
KALE —An excellent vitamin-rich green leafy. vegetable 
Widely used for “‘boiling greens.’’ Young leaves may be chopped raw like lettuce for 
salads and sandwiches. Sow seed in the open from early spring until.about three 
months before your first expected hard frost. The early sowings give fully grown 
plants, whereas the later sowings will furnish delicious, small, tender leaves for late 
fall and early winter use. Light frost seems to improve the flavor. Thin or transplant 
to stand 12 in. apart in rows 2 to 3 ft. apart. A pkt. will sow 30 ft. of row, 1 oz. 200 ft. 
Blue Curled 
Scotch Kale 
growing, 
447 Blue Curled 
Scotch © 55 days. Low 
compact, short- 
stemmed plants with finely 
curled, bluish green leaves 
of delicious flavor. Plants 
grow 12 to 18 in. tall witha 
spread of 16 to 24 in. 
» Widely grown for home and 
market. Retains its color. : 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 40¢; ee * 
1/4 Ib. $1.20; 14 lb. $2.25; 
; 448 Dwarf Siberian 
= 65 days. Very hardy, dwarf, 
spreading kale with broad, 
thick, grayish green plume- 
like leaves, plain at center 
and slightly frilled at edges. 
Plants grow 12 to 16 in. tall 
with a spread of 24 to 36 in. 
wae Aa: 10¢; oz. 35¢; 
; - 95¢3 
(9 A) Vi, 43 
Also known as Finocchio. 
1322 Fennel, Florence 60 days. Annual. 2% ft. En- 
larged, flat-oval leaf base has a pleasing anise-like flavor, Inner 
sections may be cut in thin slices and used in salads or eaten raw 
like celery; outer parts and stems should be peeled, cut crosswise 
into inch pieces and boiled, making a nourishing vegetable dish. 
; Pkt. 15¢; 1% oz. 45¢; oz. 85¢ 
1323 Horehound 75 days. Perennial. 14 in. Leaves are 
used for seasoning and in candy or med- 
icine for coughs and colds. Pkt. 20¢; 14 0z. 65¢; oz. $1.20 
1326 Lavender, True 60 days. Perennial. 2 ft. tall. 
Flowers are dried and placed 
in the linen closet to impart their perfume to the linens. Also used 
as a repellent to moths. Sweet scented, light lavender-blue flowers. 
Pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. $1.75; oz. $3.00 
75 days. Perennial. 1 to 2 ft. Used as a seasoning 
1333 Sage for poultry, sausage, other meats, dressings, 
fillings, stews, soups, fish chowders, and sauces; leaves may be 
used either fresh or dried. Pkt. 20¢; 12 oz. 80¢; oz. $1.40 
1335 Summer Savory 60 days. Annual. 1 ft. Chiefly 
‘ j used for flavoring salads, dress- 
ings, stews, and gravies. Pkt. 20¢; %40z. 50¢; oz. 90¢ 
1327 Sweet Marjoram 70 days. Annual. 1 to 2 ft. 
is Nicé for seasoning, either fresh 
or dried in soups, stews, meat pies, salads, sausages and in flavor- 
ing peas and beans. Pkt. 20¢; 14 oz. $1.00; oz. $1.90 
1341 Thyme 85 days. Perennial. 6 to 12 in. high. Has 
. aromatic foliage which is used for seasoning 
soups, stews, gravies, sauces, meat loaf and poultry dressings. 
Pkt. 25¢; 1 oz. $1.20; oz. $2.25 
4 Popular Kitchen Herbs 
Chives, Dill, Sage and Sweet Basil 
7120— SPECIAL: One pkt. each of these four 6 
favorite herbs, 4 pkts. in all, value 70¢ for only O¢ 
Thick Leaved Dandelion 
DANDELION 
Ib. $4.00 
f oad, dark green 
thick leaves are used as cultivated “greens” for 
boiling or the flavor may be improved if the 
and eaten like endive. In good soil, plants form 
a ier ahead a spreading rosette 114 ft. and more across. 
Ib. $2.75 
415 Thick Leaved a oo The large, 
leaves are tied together and the hearts bleached | 
Vigorous, quick growing with numerous leaves. _ 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 80¢; oz. $1.50 | 
