. Dreer's garden calendar : 1891. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Sweet Basil. Sage. Summer Savory. Herl)5. Herbs, in general, delight in a rich, mellow soil. Those marked with an *" are perennial, and when once obtained in the garden may be preserved for years with a little at- tention. 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. Ko garden is complete without a few sweet, aromatic or medicinal herbs for fla- voring soups, meat
. Dreer's garden calendar : 1891. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Sweet Basil. Sage. Summer Savory. Herl)5. Herbs, in general, delight in a rich, mellow soil. Those marked with an *" are perennial, and when once obtained in the garden may be preserved for years with a little at- tention. 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. Ko garden is complete without a few sweet, aromatic or medicinal herbs for fla- voring soups, meats, etc., and care should be taken to har- vest them properly. Thej' 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 ; wheu dry pack in boxes or tins so as to ex- clude the air. Anise {Pimpinelle anisiim). Used for garnishing and flavoring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. $ *Balin (3Ielissa officinalis). Used for tea or balm wine; height, 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. Balsam Apple (J/omordica bulxnmina). For ornament and medicinal use; 10 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. Balsam Pear (J/, charantia). I'ear shaped, used same as the above; 10 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. Basil, Sweet (Ocymum basi/icum). Used for soups, stews and sauces; 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts. Bene {Sesamuviorienta/e). Used medicinally; 18 inches. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. Borage {Borago officinalis). Exeellent for bees, etc.; 3 feet. Pkt 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. *Caraway (Cari<7)i caciv'). For confectionery and medi- cine, also flavoring; 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts. Castor Oil Bean (Ricinits communis). For ornament and medicine ; 6 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. $ \Aet [Corinndrum. sativum). Grown for its seed, also for garnishing; 2 feet! Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts. Cumin (Cuminum a/minum). Good for pigeons, etc. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 Please note that
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