. Burpee's novelties for 1890. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. TOBACCO SEED. PRIMUS. This distinct new early Tobacco grows rapidly, and in many respects is one of the most valu- able of all varieties. The leaves are large and long, fibre fine and yields heavy crops of extra fine qualitj'. Grown on rich, dark soil, it makes a nutmeg-colored product of superior quality for cigars, while the product on gray loamy soil ripens yellow and makes a superior manufac- turing tobacco. Per pkt.
. Burpee's novelties for 1890. Nursery stock Pennsylvania Philadelphia Catalogs; Flowers Pennsylvania Catalogs; Vegetables Pennsylvania Catalogs; Seeds Pennsylvania Catalogs. TOBACCO SEED. PRIMUS. This distinct new early Tobacco grows rapidly, and in many respects is one of the most valu- able of all varieties. The leaves are large and long, fibre fine and yields heavy crops of extra fine qualitj'. Grown on rich, dark soil, it makes a nutmeg-colored product of superior quality for cigars, while the product on gray loamy soil ripens yellow and makes a superior manufac- turing tobacco. Per pkt. lo cts.; oz. 25 cts.; fi) 75 cts.; per fi) ^ HAVANA. From seed imported from the best growers m the famous district of Vuelta de Abajo. Per pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; iure seed of each at the following prices : per okt. 10 cts.' â¢J/. 25 CIS.; ft) 75 cts.; per ft) $ Gold Leaf. Hester. Gooch. YelloTU Oronoko. Medley A PLANT OF THE TRUE PENNYROYAL. HERBS. A few pot and sweet herbs (for flavoring; soups, meats, etc.) are indispensable to everj' garden, while some of the medicinal herbs will also be found very useful. Herbs ia general love a mellow and free soil, and care should be taken in properly harvesting them in a dry state. The chief points are to cut them on a dry day when not quite in full blossom, and to dry them quickly in the shade in a se- cure place, and when dry to pack them close in dr>- boxes or vessels, keeping them entirely excluded from the air. The varieties marked with an * are perennial, and when obtained in the garden maybe preserved for years with but little care. ANISE {Pimpinella Anisum). Used for cordial, garnish- ing and flavoring; the seeds have an agreeable aromatic taste. Per pkt. 5 cts ; oz. 10 cts. *BALM {Melissa Officinalis). The leaves have a fra- grant odor, and are used for making a pleasant beverage, known as Balm wine, also for balm tea, for use in fevers. Per pkt, 5 cts. ; oz. 25 cts. BASIL, SWEET {Ocymum Basilicum). T
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