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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. 
' 75 days. Annual. 1% ft. Used for garnishing 
6147 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¢; 14 oz. 60¢; oz. $1.10 
6146 Basil, Sweet 85 days. Annual. 114 ‘to 2 ft. The 
leaves, green’ of dried, are chiefly 
used as a seasoning for soups, stews, fish sauces, vinegat, beans,. 
peas, omelets; salad and meats. Pkt. 25¢;. 14 oz. 65¢; oz. $1.20 
80 days. Annual. 1% ft. The young tender 
leaves are used as salad and are also.added 
6148 Borage 
to flavor lemonade and other cooling drinks, Faintly aromatic.’ 
Splendid as a forage for bees. Pkt. 20¢; % oz. 65¢; oz. $1.20 
70 days.- Biennial. 114% to 2 ft. Seeds are 
6141 Caraway used for flavoring bread, pastry, cakes, 
confections, cheese, sauces, soups, etc.; young leaves and shoots 
may be used to flavor salads. Pkt. 20¢; 14 0z. 50¢; oz. 95¢ 
H H 80 days. Perennial. 124 to 
6142 Catnip or Catmint 5° 975 rent 460 
leaves are used for seasoning and as tea for nervous headaches. 
Excellent tonic for animals. Pkt. 20¢; 14 0z. 75¢; oz. $1.35 
H 80 days. Perennial. 6 in. Tops, finely cut, 
6143 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. 25¢; 12 oz. 60¢; oz. $1.15 
6149 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¢; 14 0z. 50¢; oz. 95¢ 
6144 Dill 70 days. Annual. 2 to 2% ft. The green leaves are 
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. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 4 lb. 95¢ 
LEEK 
Broad London 
6047 Also known as 
Large American Flag. 
130 days. Nicely fla- 
vored thick stems of the 
most excellent quality, 
the white part extending 
well up the stalks. The 
long, thick, blanched 
necks may be used alone 
or as a thick puree of 
green peas and leeks. 
Also highly prized for 
use in soups, stews, or 
creamed. It belongs to 
the onion family, but 
has a decidedly sweet 
flavor. Sow seed in early 
spring in rows 12 to 18 
in. apart and cover 
with !% in. of fine soil. 
Thin to 4 to 6 in. apart 
in the row. Draw earth 
up around plants when 
cultivating to blanch as 
you would celery. A pkt. 
will sow 25 ft. of row; 
Y% oz. 100 ft. 
Pkt. 20¢; 14 oz. 50¢; 
oz. 90¢; 14 Ib. $2.50 
Blue Curled 
Scotch Kale 
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Broad 
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Also known as Fimocchio. 
6157 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. 20¢; 14 0z. 50¢; oz. 95¢ 
6158 Horehound 75 days. Perennial. 14 in. Leaves are 
used for seasoning and in candy or med- 
icine for coughs and colds. Pkt. 20¢; 1%0z. 65¢; oz. $1.15 
‘6154 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. $1.65; oz. $2.85 
75 days. Perennial. 1 to 2 ft. Used asa seasoning 
6153 Sage for poultry, sausage, other meats, dressings, 
fillings, stews, soups, fish chowders, and sauces; leaves may be 
used either fresh or dried. Pkt. 25¢; 1% 0z. 80¢; oz. $1.40 
6151 Summer Savory 60 days. Annual. 1 ft. Chiefly 
used for flavoring salads, dress- 
Pkt. 25¢; 4 0z. 65¢; oz. $1.15 
Annual. 1 to 2 ft. 
ings, stews, and gravies. 
6152 Sweet Marjoram 7 <ays. 
Nice for seasoning, either fresh 
or dried in soups, stews, meat pies, salads, sausages and in flavor- 
ing peas and beans. Pkt. 20¢; 1% oz. $1.00; oz. $1.90 
85 days. Perennial. 6 to 12 in. high. Has 
6156 Thyme aromatic foliage which is used for seasoning 
soups, stews, gravies, sauces, meat loaf and poultry dressings. 
Pkt. 25¢; 1%0z.95¢; oz. $1.80 , 
4 Popular Kitchen Herbs 
Chives, Dill, Sage and Sweet Basil - 
6731 — SPECIAL: One pkt. each of these four 75 
favorite herbs, 4 pkts. in all, value 90¢ for only ¢ = 
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 
. tall 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. 
Curled : 
6035 Blue 
Scotch © 55 days. Low 
growing, compact, short- 
stemmed plants with finely 
curled, bluish green leaves 
of delicious flavor. Plants 
grow 12 to 18 in. tall with a 
spread of 16 to 24 in. 
Widely grown for home and 
* market. Retains its color. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 45¢; 
14, lb. $1.20; 1% lb. $2.25; 
5231 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. 
f Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 
VY Ib. $1.10; 1 Ib. $1.90; 
lb. $3.45 
Ib. $3.65. 
