. Dreer's 1909 garden book. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Herbs. Every garden should contain a few herbs, as they are useful in many ways and arouse delighful memories. They can be grown as edgings to walks, and their fra- grance will be distributed by the brushing of clothing against the plants while CULTURE.—Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow seeds early in spring in shallow ^drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches thin out
. Dreer's 1909 garden book. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Sweet, Pot and Medicinal Herbs. Every garden should contain a few herbs, as they are useful in many ways and arouse delighful memories. They can be grown as edgings to walks, and their fra- grance will be distributed by the brushing of clothing against the plants while CULTURE.—Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow seeds early in spring in shallow ^drills, 1 foot apart; when up a few inches thin out to proper distances, or transplant. They should be cut on a dry day just before they come into full blos- som, tied in bunches and hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they can dry quickly. Those marked with an * are perennial. Anise. For garnishing, flavoring and for cordials. Pkt, 5cts.;oz.'j 10 cts. *Balm. Lemon-scented. Used for tea or balm wine. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 ct. y Sage. Basil, Sweet. Used in soups. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. Borage. Excellent for bees. Pkt., Sets.; oz., 10 cts. Caraway. Used in bread, etc. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. (Castor Oil Bean. Used for medicine and ornamental bed- ding plants. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts. *Catnip. For medicinal purposes and relished by cats, who roll in it with great delight. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. Chamomile. Used medicinally. Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 75 cts. Coriander. Seeds are aromatic. Pkt, Sets.; oz., 10 cts. Cumin. For pigeons. Pkt, 5<Cts.;<oz., 15 cts. Dill. For dill pickles. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ Tb., 25 cts. *Fennel, Sweet. Used im sauce. Pkt, 5 cts.; <oz., 10 cts. Horehound. Used for coughs. Pkt, 5 cts.; <oz., 25 cts. "^Lavender. For perfuming linen. It is not hardy and should be covered during winter. Pkt, 5 cts.; ioz., 20 cts. Marigold, Pot, Single. For medicinal purposes. Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts. *Pennyroyal. Use medicinally. Pkt, 1
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