. Dreer's 1909 garden book. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. IHENRYA DREER PHILADELPHIA ?k W RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 43. 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


. Dreer's 1909 garden book. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. IHENRYA DREER PHILADELPHIA ?k W RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 43. 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. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Henry A. Dreer (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphia, Pa. : Henry A. Dreer


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