. 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. 5010 Anise. For garnishing, and for cordials. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. 5012 *Balm. Lemon-scented. Used for tea or balm wine. P
. 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. 5010 Anise. For garnishing, and for cordials. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. 5012 *Balm. Lemon-scented. Used for tea or balm wine. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 5014 Basil, Sweet. Used in soups. Sweet Marjoram Pkt., 10cts.;4oz.,30cts.;oz.,50cts. 5016 Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 20 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 5018 Borage. Used in the manufacture of cordials. Pkt.^ 10 cts.; 7 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts. 5020 Caraway. Used in bread, cake, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 5022 *Catnip. Medicinal, and relished by cats, who roll in it with great delight. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 5024 Coriander. Seeds are aromatic. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 5026 Cumin. For flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. 5028 Dill. For Dill pickles. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; £ lb., 60 cts. *Fennel, Sweet. Used in sauce. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts. *Horehound. Used for seasoning and also medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts. *Lavender. For perfuming linen Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; } lb., $ *Pennyroyal. Used medicinally. Pkt., 20 cts.; \ oz., 50 cts.; oz., 80 cts. *Peppermint. Used for flavoring, but chiefly grown for distillation of the valuable essence. Pkt., 25 cts. Plants, page 212. *Rosemary. For seasoning. Pkt., 10 cts.; I oz., 25 cts.; oz., 60 cts. Plants, page 212. *Rue. For seasoning, and also used as a cure for roup in fowls. Pkt., 10 cts.; j oz., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 5030 5032 5034 5038 5040 5042 5044 5046 Saffron. Used for flavoring and coloring. Pkt., 10
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