Four Popular Herbs 
Sweet Marjoram, Sage, Summer 
Savory sad Thyme. 
HERBS 
Most herbs should be cut when in full bloom, dried 
quickly in shade and when thoroughly dry packed 
boxes with the air entirely excluded. The seed of most 
varieties is small and delicate, therefore it should be 
sown in finely prepared soil, free from weeds, to se- 
“cure a satisfactory stand. 
B ASIL {s an annual plant, strongly fragrant, in all its 
parts, grown by some for its perfume, by others 
as a kitchen herb and sometimes as a_ medicinal herb. 
Dwarf Basil grown in pots makes a fine house plant. emit- 
ting a pleasant perreme when its leaves are touched by 
hand, it ows 
inches high. es 
Lettuce Leaved Basil is used as ‘“‘greens’’ by many people. 
The two last named varieties grow a foot high. Basil should 
be planted out-doors when all danger of frost is past in | 
rich soi! and in a sunny situation and should be spaced | 
8 inches apart. 
SWEET BASIL—Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c 
DWARF BASIL—Pkt. 10c; 0z. 60c. 
BOHNENKRAUT—See summer Savory. 
BORAGE—Leaves are used in pickles and salads; flowers 
excellent for bees. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
first year if sown early. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
DILL—Tte green leaves are used for pickles and for flavor- 
ing sauces. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 80c; 1 Ib. $1.20. 
MAW OR BLUE POPPY—The seed is used in pastries. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 380c. 
SWEET MARJORAM— 
MAGGIORANA 
(Marjanka). An annual kitchen herb with a 
pleasant smell much used in soups and various dishes as 
seasoning. Sow the seed outdoors when all danger of frost 
is past in rows foot apart. Height 9 inches. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
80c. 
MINT—Plants only. Per clump, 35c postpaid. Two varieties, 
Spearmint and Peppermint. 100 plants $4.00, not prepaid. 
ROSEMARY—Yields an aromatic oil and water. Pkt. 10c. 
SAGE—Broad leaved. Leaves are used for seasoning and | 
stuffing. Pkt. 15c; oz. 80c. 
SAVORY SUMMER—A culinary herb. 
TARRAGON—Estragon (Artemisia Dracunculus). Hardy 
perennial with slight protection over winter. Very aromatic. | 
The true variety yleids no seed. Three for 
Plants only. 
$1.25, prepaid. 
THYME—Dymian Timo o Pepolino 
A hardy perennial kitchen herb, once planted lasts for | 
ears. The dried leaves have a v leasant scent. Heigh 
inches. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; Oz. $1.00. . nis 
WALDMEISTER—Used in May vine and also for scenting | 
clothes. 
WORMWOOD—Has medicinal qualities. Beneficial or Ue | 
Oc; | 
try, and should be planted in poultry yards. 
OZ. IC. 
YARROW—Has medicinal qualities, 
nh symmetrical compact bushes about 6 | 
Sweet Basil is grown as an ornamental! plant. | 
| summer, 
very | 
Produces enormous heads, measur- 
ing 15 to 20 inches in diameter Wil 
SUNFLOWER yield under. favorable conditions, 
ref bushels to the acre. 
It is highly recommended for pou try. and the best egg 
produc food known. May be planted on a waste piece 
of ground any time from early spring until middle of Julv, 
at the rate of 8 Ibs. to the acre. The thick stalks may be 
used for fuel. Price: 1 lb. postpaid, 45c; packet, 10c. By 
freight your expense, 10 lb. lots and over, at 26c per Ib. 
TOBACCO 
CULTURE—Is not particular as to kind of soll. In the 
North sow the seed in March and plant in rows 38% ft. 
apart and 3 ft. apart in the row when ali danger of frost is 
bast. Cultivate frequently. 
BONANZA—About the best variety in the long Hst of 
Tobaccos suitable for light soils on which it makes high 
bright brown leaf and on heavy scils it makes fine leaves 
of mahogany brown. Leaves broad. set well apart on the 
stem. Is easily cured, of fine quality and makes first-class 
| product either for wrappers, filling, or as a chewing tobac- 
| co. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb, $6.00. 
CARAWAY—Used in flavoring liquors, breads. meats, etc. | 
Culture the same as for Dill. Biennial, eee seed the | 
TREE SEEDS 
Sow Evergreen seeds early in the spring in a firm 
Sandy bed. Give the young seedlings some shade the first 
The other decidious se 
"or May in drills 2 feer seg seeds can be sown in April 
CARAGANA ARBORESCENS 4.. shrub 
| 
mental fern like foliage and bright yellow ewer ts ‘May 
and June. Easily raised from seed h 
Germinates promptly. Pkt. 10c; oz, Fou: ib dy .everywhere. 
CORNUS KOUSA 
bloom. Does well in any 
places under big tre easily raised from seed 
Height 10-20 ft. 1 0z. 60c; Ib. 
like fruit that h: 
silvery white. 
