. HERBS Sage (Sweet, Pot and Medicinal) 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 blossom, tied in bunches and hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they can dry quickly. Those marked with an * are perennial. Plants of various perennial herbs will be found offered on page 212. Anise. For garnishing, flavoring and for cordials. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. *Balni. Lemon-scented. Used for tea or balm wi
. HERBS Sage (Sweet, Pot and Medicinal) 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 blossom, tied in bunches and hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they can dry quickly. Those marked with an * are perennial. Plants of various perennial herbs will be found offered on page 212. Anise. For garnishing, flavoring and for cordials. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. *Balni. Lemon-scented. Used for tea or balm wine. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. Basil, Sweet. Used in soups. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. Borage. Excellent for bees. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. Caraway. Used in bread, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. *Catnip. For medicinal purposes, and relished by cats, who roll in it with great delight. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. Coriander. Seeds are aromatic. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. Cumin. For pigeons. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. Dill. For Dill pickles. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 cts. *Fennel, Sweet. Used in sauce. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. *Horehound. Used for coughs. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. *Lavender. For perfuming linen. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. *Pennyroyal. Used medicinally. Pkt., 50 cts.; oz., $ *Peppermint. For flavoring. Pkt., 25 cts. Plants, page 212. ?Rosemary. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 75 cts. Plants, page 212. *Rue. For roup in fowls. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. Safiron. Used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts. *Sage. Leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt., 10 cto.; oz., 50cts.; i lb., Plants, page 212. Savory, Summer. Used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. *Savory, Winter. For flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts. *Sweet Marjoram. Leaves used green in summer and dried in winter for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., $ *Tansy. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. Plants, p
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