GOURDS 
193. ITALIAN EDIBLE. (Italian Simeza Teneroni.) 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; oz., 30c; 
Y, 1b., 85c; 1b., $2.50, postpaid. 
199, MIXED LARGE. This mixture contains a very 
wide range of colors, shapes and sizes such as Club, 
Calabash, ete. Makes fine birdhouses and ornaments. PEGS 
10c; 0z., 30c; % 1b., 85c; 1b., $2.50, postpaid, 
OLDS’ HERBS 
480. _ANISE, The leaves are finely fringed; used in 
garnishing .and flayoring. Pkt., 10c; Yq oz., 55c, postpaid. 
+81. BALM. (Perennial.) The leaves are very fragrant; 
used to flavor summer drinks. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; % 
0z., $1.20, 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; Y oz., 40c; 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; 
Ye 0z., 60c, postpaid. 
483. CARAWAY. Seed used in rye bread, cookies and 
cakes. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; % oz., 40c, postpaid. 
484. CORIANDER. The seeds are used in pickles and 
confectionery. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15¢; Y2 oz., 60c, postpaid. 
485. DILL. Leaves and seed used for flavoring in dill 
pickles, soups and sauces, Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 1% lb., 40c; 
lb., $1.10, postpaid. 
491, FLORENCE FENNEL. (Sweet Anise) Grown for 
the bulb-like structure formed by the enveloping thickened 
bases of the stalks of the lower leaves. Grows 2 to 8 feet 
tall, Aromatic with a distinct flavor. Pkt., 10c; Y oz., 
35c, postpaid. 
486. HOREHOUND, (Perennial.) Leaves are used in 
confectionery and for seasoning. Pkt., 15c; % oz., $1.60, 
postpaid. g 
487. LAVENDER. (Perennial.) Leaves are used for 
seasoning and the dried leaves for sachets, Pkt., 10c; 2 
Pkts., 15c; Yo oz., 90c, postpaid. 
489. MARJORAM. (Perennial.) Sweet. Tops green or 
dried, used for flavoring soups. Pkt., 15c; Yq oz., 90c, 
postpaid, 
490. ROSEMARY. (Perennial.) The leaves are used for 
flavoring soups and meats. Pkt., 15c; YQ oz., $1.40, post- 
paid. 
497. RUE (Perennial) A strong, scented herb native 
to southern Europe. The attractive blue-green leaves are 
used sparingly in soups, salads, stews, and dressings. 
Attains a height of 24 to 36 inches. Pkt., 15c; 
90c, postpaid. 
492. SAGE, (Perennial.) Dried leaves much used for 
seasonings in dressings; the most popular of all herbs. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c; 0z., 85c, postpaid. 
494. SUMMER SAVORY. Dried leaves and flowers are 
used for flavoring soups and dressings, Pkt., 10c; ¥% oz., 
35c, postpaid. i 
488. SWEET FENNEL. (Perennial.) Seeds are used in 
confectionery. The young shoots can be eaten raw or used 
in soups and salads for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 
Yo oz., 60c, postpaid. phase 
496. THYME. (Perennial.) The leaves and shoots are 
used for seasoning and flavoring sausage and other meats. 
Pkt., 15c; Ye oz., $1.00, 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; Y%, oz., 95c, postpaid. 
SEEDS THAT GROW FROM FOLKS THAT 
KNOW 
WY 02., 
The photograph below shows a germinator tray 
with sprouting seeds. This 1s one of the ways we 
test seeds for germination. In our well-equipped 
laboratory a full-time analyst is employed who is 
continually checking all lots of seed for purity 
and germination. Every package of seed is stamped 
with a code letter and number and we can give 
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 
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 
grounds; Pkt. 106% % oz, 
LCs s/o Ds cOCs= lps, 
$1.15, 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- 
Olds’ Mustard Spinach. ED SCOTCH. (60 days.) 
(40 days from seed.) Dwarf spreading  va- 
riety. Attractive bright 
green color. Vie ray 
hardy. Pkt, 10c%! 6z., 
MUSTARD 25c5) Yaw be oes Ibs, 
$2.30. postpaid, 
Used for greens and salads during the hot summer 
months, 
257. SOUTHERN GIANT CURLED. (60 days.) Most 
popular variety. Leaves large and wide, bright green 
and curly on the edges. Pkt., 10c; 0Z,, 15c; 1% Ib., 30c; 
Ib., $1.00, postpaid, 
259. 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 ugually ready for 
cutting in 8 to 4 weeks after planting. Dry weather will 
not injure the crop. PkKt., 10c; 0z., 15¢c; 14 Ib., 40c; lb. 
$1.25, postpaid, ; 
SALSIFY OR VEGETABLE OYSTER 
397. MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. (160 
days.) Used 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. 
10c; oz, 40c; % Ib, 
$1.20; % lb., $1.90; In., 
$3.60, postpaid, 
LEEK 
Leeks belong to the 
onion family and are val- 
uable for soups and _ sgal- 
ads; they may also be 
sliced and cooked like 
green peas. 
210. GIANT MUS- 
Sie I Bit) RiG: (145 
days.) Long, thick, white 
stems. Medium green 
leaves. Pkt., 10c; o2z., 
Giant Musselburg Leek. ZOCT V/A Deed b.4 Open lbas 
$4.20, postpaid, 
OLDS’ SWEET POTATO PLA 
ene 
you our laboratory test on any lot of seed if you 
will give us this number. All field seeds are shipped 
with a tag bearing our laboratory test both for 
purity and germination. 
order. Plants are sent directly from our growing 
station about May 15 to the 25th. 
We do not accept plant orders from the fol- 
lowing states—Florida, California, Oregon, and 
Washington. 
YELLOW JERSEY. Skin and flesh light yel- 
low, medium sized, excellent for the North. 
PUERTO RICO. Red skin, orange flesh, sweet, 
moist, medium to large size, 
NANCY HALL. Moist, 
medium to large size, 
PLEASE NOTE: No orders accepted for less 
than 50 plants of a variety. 
orange colored flesh, 
Prices above varieties. State variety wanted: 
50 plants, 90c; 100 plants for $1.60; 200 plants 
for $2.50; 500 plants for $4.60; 1,000 plants, 
$7.80, postpaid. 
eet Be 
sees 
Early Dwarf Long Pod Okra. 
ses 
Dwarf Curled Scotch Kale. 
L. L. OLDS SEED COMPANY — 
Salsify. 
MADISON 
NTS 
1, WISCONSIN 
