. HERBS (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. S.\GE Anise. For garnishing, flavoring and for cordials. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. *Balin. Lemon-scented. Used for tea or balm w
. HERBS (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. S.\GE Anise. For garnishing, flavoring and for cordials. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. *Balin. Lemon-scented. Used for tea or balm wine. Pkt., 10 cts.; § oz. 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts. Basil, Sweet. Used in soups. Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts. Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts. Borage. for bees. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 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. 10 cts.; J oz., 25 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.; Jib., 50 cts. ? Fennel, Sweet. Used in sauce. Pkt., *Horehound. Used for coughs. Pkt., oz., 40 cts. ?Lavender. For perfuming linen. Pkt. oz., 50 cts. ?Pennyroyal. Used medicinally. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 10 cts.; J oz., 25 cts.: 10 cts.; J oz., 30 cts.; 50 cts. ?Peppermint. For flavoring. Pkt., 25 cts. Plants, page 212. ?Rosemary. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts. Plants, page 212. ?Rue. For roup in fowls. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts. Saffron. Used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40cts. ?Sage. Leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; i lb., $ Plants, page 212. Savory, Summer. Used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts. ?Savory, Winter. For flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; J
Size: 1827px × 2736px
Photo credit: © The Bookworm Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bookauthorhenryggilbertnurserya, bookcentury1900, bookdecade1920
