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HERBS 
SWEET POT and MEDICINAL 
Explanation 
H.A., Hardy Annual. H.P., Hardy Perennial. 
NOTE: ANNUAL HERBS ARE EASILY GROWN 
FROM SEED. THEREFORE WE OFFER 
ONLY PERENNIAL HERBS IN PLANTS. 
Anise (Pimpinella anisum). H.A. Cultivated principally 
for its seeds, which are fragrant, with a pleasant taste. 
Leaves are sometimes used for garnishing and flavor- 
ing. Pkt35c¢: 
Balm (Melissa officinalis). H.P. Leaves fragrant, sim- 
ilar to lemons, used for making balm tea for fevers. 
Pktas5c: 
Basil, Sweet (Ocimum basilicum). H.A. Aromatic. 
Seeds and stems have a strong flavor and are used in 
soups and sauces. Pkt. 3Sc. 
Borage (Borago officinalis). H.A. Used as a pot herb 
and for bee pasturage. The bruised leaves immersed in 
water have an agreeable flavor and are sometimes used 
in salads to give a Cucumber-like taste. Pkt. 35c. 
Catnip (Nepeta Mussini). H.P. Used for seasoning 
and medicinal purposes. Pkt. 3Sc. 
Chives. H.P. Used in place of Onions in soups and 
salads. Pkt. 50c, oz. $4.00. 
Caraway (Carum carvi). H.A. Cultivated for its seed, 
used in confectionery. Pkt. 35c. 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). H.A. Cultivated 
for its seed which has an agreeable taste and is used 
in confectionery. Pkt. 3Sc. 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). H.A. Aromatic odor. Seeds 
used for seasoning. Possesses medicinal properties but 
its largest use is for making dill pickles. Pkt. 3Sc. 
Fennel, Sweet (Foeniculum officinale). H.P. The 
seeds of this aromatic herb have a pleasant taste, and 
used in confectionery. The young shoots eaten raw 
and used in salads, soups and fish sauces. Pkt. 3Sc. 
Fennel, Sicilian. H.P. Thick leaf stems which, when 
blanched, are used with salads or boiled and used as 
a vegetable. Pkt. 35c. 
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). H.P. An aromatic 
odor and a bitter, pungent taste. Will thrive in any 
soil but is stronger if grown on light soil. Pkt. 3Sc. 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). H.P. Aromatic odor 
and a warm, pungent taste. The flowering summits 
and leaves are the parts used. Does best on dry, sandy 
Soil Seki 5c 
Lavender (Lavendula officinalis). H.P. Grows about 
2 feet high. Pick before it becomes dry and hard and 
dry quickly. Pkt. 3Sc. 
Marjoram, Sweet (Origanum marjorana). H.P. An 
aromatic herb for seasoning. The young, tender tops 
and leaves are used green in summer to flavor broths, 
dressing, etc., and also dried for winter use. Pkt. 35c. 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). H.P. Fragrant 
odor. The leaves are used for flavoring meats and 
soups. Pkt. 3Sc. 
Rue. H.P. Very strong odor and used for seasoning. 
PKta35¢} 
Herb Plants. See Page 17. 
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ui Kennedy Kwality Herb and Field Seeds 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). H.P. Extensively used for sea- 
soning. 15 to 18 inches high. Cut leaves and tender 
shoots just as the plant is coming into flavor and dry 
quickly in shade. Plants will survive the winter and 
may be divided. Pkt. 35c. 
Savory, Summer (Satureia hortensis). H.A. Aro- 
matic, 12 to 15 inches high, the dried stems, leaves and 
flowers extensively used for seasoning, especially in 
dressings and soups. Pkt. 35c. 
Tarragon Seed we cannot supply. See Tarragon 
plants. 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). H.P. An aromatic herb, 
8 to 10 inches high, used principally for seasoning. 
Sow as early as the ground will permit. Pkt. 35c. 
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium). H.P. Fragrant 
and spicy odor, but intensely bitter taste. A dry, poor 
soil is best adapted to this plant. Pkt. 35c. 
Herbs, Annual Mixed. We make up this mixture 
for those who want a variety of herbs in limited quan- 
titiess PKte 3c. 
Herbs, Perennial Mixed. Mixture of perennial 
herbs. Pkt. 35c. 
FARM AND FIELD SEEDS 
Market Prices 
BUCKWHEAT Weight per bushel, 48 Ibs. 
Very early yield double that of other sorts, much 
larger grains. Sow 2 bushels to the acre. 
FIELD CORN 
Sow Dent and Flint varieties 1 to 142 pecks and Fod- 
der varieties 112 to 2 bushels per acre. 
Cornell No. 11 Yellow Dent. Long ear and heavy 
stalk. Valuable for ensilage. Matures 110 days. 
Extra Early Yellow Flint. Matures 90 days. Yields 
at least 50 bushels shelled Corn per acre. Eight rowed, 
about 15 inches long, large, broad yellow kernels. 
Evergreen. Very sweet Fodder Corn. Superior quality. 
MILLET Sow 50 lbs. per acre. 
Golden. Considerably larger than Hungarian and pro- 
duces heavier crop but not as early as Hungarian. 
Hungarian. Valuable when hay is short. 
Japanese. (Domestic grown.) Tall, and produces an 
enormous crop. Sow 15 Ibs. per acre. 
PEAS—Canada Field 
Sow as early as the ground can be worked. Advisable 
to sow with Oats to keep from lodging when the crop is 
to be used for hay or fodder, using 100 pounds Canadian 
Field Peas and 1 bushel Oats per acre. When sowing to 
be plowed under use 150 pounds Canadian Field Peas 
per acre. 
RAPE 
In drills sow 5 lbs. to the acre, broadcast 10 Ibs. per 
acre. 
Dwarf Essex. Forage plant, of great value for sheep 
and lambs. Sow in June or July. 
FRWE Sow 1% to 2 bushels per acre. 
Rosen. Very productive. 
Spring. 
Long Island Improved. An improvement on the 
above; grows much larger. Lb. $2.00. 
SUNFLOWER—Mammoth Russian 
Useful as chicken feed. Can be grown cheaper than 
Corn. Supplies necessary diet for egg production. 
