. Dreer's garden calendar : 1899. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 47 Pkt Sweet, Pot and fledicinal Herbs. Herbs, in general, delight in a rich, mellow soil. Those marked with an * are perennial. Sow the seeds early in the spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches thin out to proper distances, or transplant. No garden is complete without a few sweet, aromatic or medicinal herbs for flavoring soups, meats, etc., and care should b
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1899. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 47 Pkt Sweet, Pot and fledicinal Herbs. Herbs, in general, delight in a rich, mellow soil. Those marked with an * are perennial. Sow the seeds early in the spring in shallow drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches thin out to proper distances, or transplant. No garden is complete without a few sweet, aromatic or medicinal herbs for flavoring soups, meats, etc., and care should be taken to harvest them properly. They should be cut on a dry day just before they come into full blossom, tied in bunches, and hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they can dry quickly. Anise. For garnishing and flavoring. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts. *BaIm. Used for tea or balm wine. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts. Basil, Sweet. For soups, stews and sauces. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts. Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts. Borage. Excellent for bees, etc. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts. *Caraway. For confectionery and medicine, also flavoring. oz. 15 cts. Castor Oil Bean. For ornament and medicine. Pkt. 5 cts.; Coriander. Grown for its seed, also for garnishing. Pkt. 5 cts Cumin. Good for pigeons, etc. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts. Dill. Leaves used in soups, sauces and pickles ; also seed for flavoring Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; J lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 'Fennel, Sweet. .Leaves when boiled are used in fish sauces, oz. 10 cts.; J lb. 25 cts. â 'Horehound. Used medicinally. Pkt. 5 cts.: oz. 30 cts. ^Lavender. An aromatic herb. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; £ lb. 60 cts. ^Rosemary. An aromatic herb. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 30 cts. *Rue. Medicinal ; good for fowls for the roup. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts. *Sage. The tender leaves and tops are used in sausage, stuffing and sauces. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; \ lb. 70 cts. Sweet Marjoram. (American). Home-grown seed is the best for winter use, as it mak
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