OUR FAVORITE GARDEN HERBS

OUR FAVORITE GARDEN HERBS:

[A] ANNUAL

[P] PERENNIAL

PERENNIALS

HR101 AGRIMONY ( AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA ) [P]
Dried plant, ground, used in teas. Leaves, stems and flowers produce yellow dye.
10 seeds $1.95

HR105 BALM, LEMON ( MELISSA OFFICINALIS ) [P]
Lemon scented leaves and sprigs used to make teas and cool drinks. Good for potpourri and the flowers attract bees.
25 seeds $1.95

HR109 BURNET ( SANGUISORBA MINOR ) [P]
Used to flavor cold drinks and herb vinegars. Tender, young leaves add a hint of cucumber to soups, casseroles and salads.
50 seeds $1.95

HR119 LEMON CATMINT ( NEPETA MUSSINI ) [P]
Bushy plant used for rock garden. Lovely blue flowers. Likes hot, dry weather. Used medicinally.
25 seeds $1.95

HR123 CATNIP ( NEPETA CATARIA ) [P]
Cats love this plant and it is used to flavor teas. Has attractive heart shaped foliage.
100 seeds $1.95

HR127 CHIVES ( ALLIUM SCHOENOPRASUM ) [P]
Used as a salad for its small leaves which are produced very early in the spring and give a mild onion flavor to many dishes. The more cuttings you take, the more it produces.
100 seeds $1.95

HR131 CHIVES, GARLIC ( ALLIUM TUBEROSUM ) [P]
Use leaves to add mild garlic flavor to salads, soups and stir frys. Has soft white flowers.
200 seeds $1.95

HR134 FEVERFEW. ( MATRICARIA CAPENSIS )[P]
A native American herb with sprays of 1" single white daisy like flowers. Yellow centers are flat. The flowers are said to repel bees and a tea made from the plant is said to relieve headaches.
200 seeds $1.95

HR135 FEVERFEW SELMA STAR ( CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM ) [P]
A most unusual flower with white ligulate petals surrounding each prominent, ball-shaped center. Extremely popular for bedding and cutting.
50 seeds $1.95

HR141 HOREHOUND ( MARRUBIUM VULGARE ) [P]
Leaves are used for flavoring juices and teas. Juice used for medicinal candies.
50 seeds $1.95

HR145 HYSSOP ( HYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS ) [P]
Similar to mint flavor, use small amount in salads and other dishes.
50 or more seeds $1.95

HR154 LAVENDER LADY ( LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA ) [P]
Plants flower in first season. Use for bedding plants, borders in containers or in rock gardens. Delightful lavender fragrance.
20 seeds $1.95

HR159 LAVENDER LATIFOLIA ( LAVANDULA LATIFOLIA ) [P]
Lovely silver foliage carries flower spikes of lavender. A great companion to Lavender Lady, has a refreshing fragrance.
25 seeds $1.95

HR163 LAVENDER VERA ( LAVENDULA VERA ) [P]
Also called English Lavender, the dried flowers of this beautiful plant have long been used to perfume linens.
20 seeds $1.95

HR167 LEMON MINT ( MONARDA CITRIODORA ) [P]
Lemon scented foliage and blooms attracts bees and butterflies. The oils of the plant have been used to dress wounds.
35 seeds $1.95

HR172 LOVAGE ( LEVISTICUM OFFICINALE )[P]
A very attractive plant for the garden. The seeds are used in cakes and as a seasoning.
50 seeds $1.95

HR175 OREGANO ( ORIGANM VULGARE )[P]
Flavorful herb used on fish and in tomato sauces and much more. Much used in Italian cooking and salads.
50 seeds $1.95

HR180 PENNYROYAL ( MENTHA PULEGIUM ) [P]
A strong but pleasantly scented plant used to repel insects and protect linens. Makes a beautiful ground cover .
50 seeds $1.95

HR183 ROSEMARY ( ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS ) [P]
Aromatic leaves and stems used to flavor meats and sauces. Excellent for potpourri.
50 seeds $1.95

HR187 RUE ( RUTA GRAVEOLENS ) [P]
Much used in salads and as flavoring in cheese dishes.
50 seeds $1.95

HR191 RUSSIAN COMFREY ( SYMPHISTUM UPLANDICUM ) [P]
A mysterious herb reputedly assisting in the healing of wounds. A very attractive plant with indigo blue or shell pink flowers. Unused plants should be worked back into the soil in fall as they are very rich in potash.
5 seeds $1.95

HR199 SOAPWORT ( SAPONARIA OCYMOIDES SPLENDENS ) [P]
A beautiful trailing plant with lovely rose-pink blooms in the Spring. Also a source of homemade soap for generations.
50 seeds $1.95

HR205 SORREL, LARGE LEAVED FRENCH ( RUMEX ACETOSA )[P]
The long, curled leaves of this attractive garden plant are used to flavor soups, salads, stew, meats and more.
100 seeds $1.95

HR209 SPEARMINT ( MENTHA SPICATA ) [P]
A very sweet, minty flavor. Use to flavor candies, iced drinks and tea.
50 seeds $1.95

HR215 SWEET WOODRUFF ( GALIUM ODORATUM ) [P]
The leaves of the plant are widely used for flavoring. Has small fragrant flowers that liven up the garden.
20 seeds $1.95

HR219 TANSY ( TANACETUM VULGARE )[P]
The leaves of this ornamental plant are widely used as an insect repellent. Also used to make dyes.
50 seeds $1.95

HR224 TARRAGON, RUSSIAN ( ARTEMESIA DRACUNCULUS ) [P]
A very mild flavored seasoning used in vinegars, sauces, soups and more.
50 seeds $1.95

HR229 THYME, ENGLISH ( THYMUS VULGARIS )[P]
Seasoning for poultry chowders, stews, sauces and pickles. Good honey plant for bees.
50-75 seeds $1.95

HR234 THYME, CREEPING, MOTHER OF THYME ( THYMUS SERPHYLLUM ) [P]
Used in teas, salads, rice and fish dishes. Trailing, thick flat spreading plants. Good for rockgardens, has small pink flowers.
50 seeds $1.95

HR238 WELCH BUNCHING ONION [P]
A red, non-bulbing onion that grows in clusters. Excellent for soups, stews and salads.
100 seeds $1.95

HR245 WORMWOOD ( ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM ) [P]
Widely used as an insect repellent, it is mostly noted for its ingredients used to make Absinthe.
50 seeds $1.95

HR250 WINTER SAVORY ( SATUREJA MONTANA ) [P]
An overlooked seasoning that is very versatile.
50 seeds $1.95

ANNUALS

HR301 ANGELICA [A]
A tall growing plant whose stems are often candied and used in decorating cakes.
50 seeds $1.95

HR310 ANISE ( PIMPINELLA ANISUM ) [A]
Leaves and seeds used to flavor licorice. Delicious in salads. Seeds often used in applesauce, cakes, breads, soups and stews.
50-100 seeds $1.95

HR320 BASIL, LARGE SWEET ITALIAN [A]
Excellent for tomato sauces and salads. Adds zest to everything. Very fragrant flowers and leaves. Good potpourri addition.
50-100 seeds $1.95

HR330 BASIL, CINNAMON ( OCIMUM BASILICUM CRISPUM ) [A]
Spicy, cinnamon sweet fragrance. Makes a comforting tea and adds spice to recipes.
50 seeds $1.95

HR350 BASIL, LEMON [A]
Has a strong lemon scent. Excellent for potpourris. Also makes attractive garden plant.
50 seeds $1.95

HR360 BASIL, HOLY ( OCIMUM SANCTUM )[A]
Has a deep spicy clove scent.
50 seeds $1.95

HR370 BORAGE ( BORAGE OFFICINALIS ) [A]
Cucumber flavored leaves used in salads and summer drinks. Good bee plant.
50 seeds $1.95

HR380 CALENDULA ( CALENDULA OFFICINALIS ) [A]
Used in coloring and decorations.
50 seeds $1.95

HR390 CARDOON ( CYNARA CARDUNCULUS ) [A]
Excellent French and Italian spice.
20 seeds $1.95

HR400 CARAWAY SEEDS ( CARUM CARVI ) [A]
Flavorful seeds used in breads, cheese sauces and sauerkraut.
100 seeds $1.95

HR410 CHERVIL, CURLED ( ANTHRISCUS CEREFOLIUM ) [A]
Finely cut, parsley like leaves used in soups, fish dishes, stews and cheese dishes.
100 seeds $1.95

HR420 CORIANDER ( CHINESE PARSLEY ) [A]
Dried powdered seeds used to season pickles and meat.
50 seeds $1.95

HR430 CORN SALAD [A]
Excellent salad green with mild nutty flavor. Can be cooked as a green.
100 seeds $1.95

HR440 CUMIN ( CUMINUM CYMINUM ) [A]
Seeds are dried, crushed and used in Mexican dishes for its hot, pungent flavor.
100 seeds $1.95

HR460 FLORENCE FENNEL (FINOCCHIO ) [A]
Fresh leaves have anise like flavor that is used in many dishes.
100 seeds $1.95

H470 BLACK MUSTARD ( BRASSICA NIGRA ) [A]
Hot, spicy seeds used in Indian dishes or crushed to make mustard.
100+ seeds $1.95

HR480 ROCKET ( SATIVA ) [A]
Excellent for adding flavor to salads. Use leaves when they are still small.
100+ seeds $1.95

HR490 GREEN LEAVED SHISO [A]
Cinnamon scented leaves with a ginger taste. Used in salads and is a popular Japanese gourmet vegetable.
100+ seeds $1.95

HR500 RED LEAVED SHISO [A]
Same as green leafed shiso, but with reddish foliage. Very much used as a garnish.
100+ seeds $1.95

HR510 SAFFLOWER ( CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS ) [A]
Dried flowers are used as a substitute for saffron.
20 seeds $1.95

HR520 SESAME ( SESAMUM INDICUM ) [A]
Leaves are used to flavor teas, seeds are used in pastries, soups and salads. Lovely fox glove like flowers.
100+ seeds $1.95

HR530 SUMMER SAVORY ( SATUREJA HORTENSIS ) [A]
Aromatic leaves used to flavor gravies, stews and vegetables. Also used as a medicinal tea.
100+ seeds $1.95

HR540 SWEET MARJORAM ( MAJORANA HORTENSIS ) [A]
Adds zest to meats, poultry and sausages.
100+ seeds $1.95

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