D—Has medicinal 
ny. At should be planted opt ra yards, 
KITCHEN HERBS 
Most herbs should be cut when in full Lainey dried 
fn shade and when thoroughly dry ed in 
with the air ayaa excluded. The seed of most 
small de oer therefore it should be 
ree from weeds, to se 
BASIL is an annual bitte Helgi Hep in all its 
parts, grown by some for perfume, by others 
as a kitchen herb and sometimes as a medicinal herb. 
arf Basil grown in pots makes a fine house plant, emit- 
a beats when its leaves are touched by 
hand, ws symmetrical compact bushes about 6 
inches high. Sweet Basil is grown as an ornamental plant. 
Basil is used as ‘‘greens’’ by many people. 
ae two last named varieties Lined a foot high. Basil should 
8 inches apart. 
SWEET BASIL—Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c 
DWARF BASIIL—Pkt. 10c; 02. 60c. 
BOHNENKRAUT—See summer Savory. 
BOBAGE—Leaves are used in pickles and salads; flowers 
excellent for bees. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
CARAWAY—Used in flavoring liquors, breads, meats, etc. 
Culture the same as for Dill. Biennial, producing seed the 
first year if sown early. Pkt. 10c; oz. B0c. 
DILL—The green leaves are used for pickles and for flavor- 
ing sauces. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 80c; 1 Ib. $1.20. 
MAW OB BLUE POPPY—The seed is used in pastries. 
Pkt. 10c; o@. 80c. 
SWEET MARJORAM— 
MAGGIORANA 
(Marjanka). An annual kitchen herb with a very 
pleasant smell much used in soups and various dishes as 
seaso . Bow the seed outdoors when all danger of frost 
hse rows foot apart. Height 9 inches. P. 10c; oz 
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; oa 80c. 
SAVORY SUMMER—A culinary herb. 
TARRAGON—Estragon (Artemisia Dracunculus). Hardy 
perennial with slight protection over winter. Very aromatic. 
Plants only. The true variety yields no seed. Three for 
$1.25, prepaid. 
THYME—Dymian Timo o Pepolino 
A ae ee ete a herb, ce planted iaete te 
a inebes Pkt. 100; %e om, adc: Om. $1.00 : 
WALDMEISTER—Used tn May vine and also for scenting 
WORMWOO es. Benefictal for poul- 
Pkt. 10c; 
YAREOW—Has medicinal qualities. 
Four Popular Herbs 
Sweet Marjoram, Sage, Summer 
Savory and Thyme. 
Produces enormous heads, measur- 
ing 15 to 20 inches in diameter, Will 
SUNFLOWER yield under favorable conditions, 
It is highly recommended for poultry, and hast 
@ 
prod fo own. May be planted on a waste siete 
of any time from early spring until noe 
at the rate of 8 lbs. to the acre. The pyicltatics ete 
Me te fuel. Price: 1 lb. postpaid, 45c; packet, 10c. By 
eight your expense, 10 lb. lots and over, at 26c per Ib. 
TOBACCO 
CULTURE—Is not particular as to kind of soil. In the 
North sow the seed in March and plant in rows 8% ft. 
apart and 3 ft. apart in the row when all danger of frost is 
past. Cultivate frequently. 
BONANZA—About the best variety in the long list of 
Tobaccos suitable for light soils on which it makes high 
bright brown leaf and on heavy soils 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. 
TREE SEEDS 
Sow Evergreen seeds early in the spring in a 
pandy, Aeeisey hehe the Phar) peodlings Some, shade the 
sum ; e other decidious se can BO i 
or May in drills 2 feet apart. bdigh oo em 
1 Ib. 
AUSTRIAN PINE ...cccceeceecsseces 15 < 6.00 
BARBERRY THUNBERGI, (Jap.)... .15 60 
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE......... -20 $1.00 $18.00 
SPRUCH NORWAY  ....cecscecsscese 15 80 8.00 
CARAGANA ARBORESCENS 4,, £222) 
mental fern like foliage and bright yellow flowers in May 
and June. Eastly raised from seed hardy everywhere. 
Germinates promptly. Pkt. 10c; oz, 50c; Ib. $4.25. 
CORNUS KOUSA 
Who knows Cornus Kousa? Very few. yet it deserves 
the widest use because it is a beautiful and extremely 
showy shrub blooming in June a month after Cornus Fiori 
da. Its fruit is pinkish round balls nearly an inch in diam- 
eter making the shrub as ornamental as when in full 
bloom. Does well in any soil and situation including shaded 
places under big trees. Hardy, easily raised from seed 
grown in the spring or fall. Height 10-20 ft. 1 02. 60c; Ib. 
$6.00. 
ELEAGNUS LONGIPES 
Valuable shrub because Lea | ornamental and 
followed by bright red, edible 
from the branches. 
| DAMPING OFF—To prevent damage from the damping off 
isease use one teaspoon full of vinegar in a pint of water. 
| disesar vel teaspoon of epsom salts dissolved in a pint of 
water. Watch your seedlings and apply the remedy prompt- 
