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02418 ANISE HYSSOP. (Agastache foeniculum). Easy- to-grow and will bloom the first summer, with many deep lilac flower spikes on tall, branching stems. Entire plants are uniformly permeated with a sweet anise scent – leaves make wonderful tea, and flowers are used in baking and Oriental dishes. Produces abundant and delicious anise- flavored nectar. Ht. 3 ft. Zones 5-9. (100 seeds).
Catnip Anise Hyssop
02385 CATNIP. (Nepeta cataria). A favorite with your cat! Fresh or dried
for seasoning. Candied catnip leaves are a treat and as an after dinner tea, with lemon and honey, it is unsurpassed. Deters flea beetles. Ht. 24 in. Zones 4-8. (350 seeds).
02448 ST. JOHN’S WORT. (Hypericum perforatum). A versatile woody perennial that con- tinues to gain increasing acceptance and meriting further scien- tific study as an all-natural remedy for mild depression. Balsam scented leaves and attractive, yellow, lemon scented blooms. Also known to be used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Likes after- noon shade. Ht. 16-24 in. Zones 4-8. (100 seeds).
St. John’s Wort
Perennial Herbs - Culinary, Teas and medicinal. 02390 ROMAN CHAMOMILE. Chamaemelum nobile). The perennial strain of Chamomile
02430 OREGANO. (Origanum vulgare). Hardy plant with gray-green oval leaves. Flavorful in pizza and other Italian dishes. Also good in stews, soups and gravies. Ht. 18 in. Zones 4-9. (1,000 seeds).
02425 LEMON BALM. (Melissa officinalis). Use in teas and other drinks. Attractive to bees. Easily grown and will reseed. Add leaves to greens and fruit salads for a pleasant hint of lemon. Ht. 24 in. Zones 4-9. (200 seeds).
02473 YARROW. (Achillea millefolium). May be the best all-around medicinal herb ... and we’ve got the tallest and most uniform of its type. White blooms and feathery foliage are sought as one of the body’s natural fortifiers and wound healers. Ht. 36 in. Zones 3-9. (100 seeds).
Peppermint
02432 PEPPERMINT. (Mentha x piperita). Leaves are splendid in drinks. Cool, refreshing taste. Plants oil is used to flavor candy and des- serts. Likes cabbage and deters cabbage worms. Ht. 24 in. Zones 4-9. (200 seeds).
02435 ROSEMARY. (Rosmarinus officinalis). Dense evergreen shrub. Very aromatic. Soups, salads and stuff- ings welcome this flavor. Great for seasoning pork and lamb. Deters cabbage moths, bean beetles and carrot flies. Prune as a topiary. Ht. 36 in. Zones 8-10. (100 seeds).
Rosemary 10 Or More Packets
02400 CHIVES. (Allium schoenoprasum). Easy-to-grow both indoors and out. Grass-like plant can be used wherever a delicate on- ion flavor is desirable. Can be easily dried or frozen. Use pink blossoms as a garnish. Ht. 14 in. Zones 3-9. (350 seeds).
$2.05 EACH 5 to 9 Packets
$2.25 EACH 1 to 4 Packets $2.45 EACH
Chives
Ornamental, FragranT & HANDY.
ly different than Greek and Italian oreganos, Cleopatra has a mildly spicy, minty flavor that is perfect in Mediterranean dishes, soups and sauces. Pretty, silver-gray foliage also has an ornamental flare that will not go unnoticed. Compact, trailing plants pro- duce high yields of leaves that are wonderful as a dried spice when fresh is no longer an option. Plants spread 9-10 in. 100 days. Ht. 5-6 in. Zones 4-9. (200 seeds).
02434 OREGANO, CLEOPATRA. (Origanum syrica) 2015 AAS Winner. Unique-
Thyme
02457 THYME, CREEPING. (Thymus serphyllum). Used in teas, salads, rice and fish dishes. Trailing, thick, spread- ing plants are nice when used between flagstone in walkways. Makes a good ground cover, with small pink flowers that appear early to late summer, and winters well. Ht. 6 in. Zones 5-8. (50 seeds).
Oregano
into a fern-like creep- ing mat about 8 in. high. Leaves and flowers make soothing teas, dyes and potpourri. Zones 4-8. (500 seeds).
02379 BERGAMOT. Bee Balm. (Mo- narda fistulosa). Very showy clusters of purple blooms. Leaves have a strong mint flavor and scent. Makes a delicious tea. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds adore its fragrance! Ht. 48 in. Zones 3-9. (50 seeds).
02460 THYME, COMMON. (Thymus vulgaris). Aromatic and ideal for sauces, stews, pickles, poultry and stuffings. As uni- versal as can be. Grows well indoors. Repels cabbage worms. Use as an edging and in rockeries. Ht. 12 in. Zones 5-8. (500 seeds).
53526 GROWING AND USING STEVIA. A simple guide to growing Stevia from seed or plants, both indoors and out. Learn how to harvest leaves and make your own stevia powder or liquid extract. Includes 35 recipes for delicious smoothies, desserts, sal- ads, and main courses. Written by Jeffrey Goettemoeller and Karen Lucke. Paperback. 87 pages. $9.95 each.
Stevia
STEVIA. (Ste- via rebaudiana). An interesting plant offering health benefits that have been en-
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02404 CHIVES, GARLIC GEISHA. (Allium tuberos- um). 2015 AAS Winner. A vigorous grower with a nice ‘just- right’ garlic flavor. Slightly wide, flat, refined leaves are topped by pretty white flower stalks late in the season making this an edible that serves a dual purpose as an ornamental, as well. A great culinary herb for use in stir-fries, soups, compound butters and as a fresh garnish for a variety of dishes. Attracts butterflies when in bloom. 75 days. Ht. 18-20 in. Zones 3-9. (100 seeds).
Lavender
02421 LAVENDER, MUNSTEAD. (Lavandula angustifo- lia). No sachet or potpourri is complete without this delightful fra- grance. Woody plant responds well to pruning and may be used as a low hedge in the border or herb garden. Germination of this strain is more reliable than others. Ht. 12 in. Zones 5-9. (150 seeds).
02420 LAVENDER. (Lavandula angustifolia vera). Aromatic, used for dried flowers. Ornamental, gray-green foliage. The flower, being the most fragrant part, is popularly used
in soaps, baths, sachets, pillows and to perfume linens. Said to repel moths, flies and mosquitoes. Ht. 30 in. Zones 6-9. (200 seeds).
02441 SAGE, CLARY. (Salvia scalrea). Flowers and leaves are used in omelettes and salads. Leaves, dipped in batter and fried, go well with ham or bacon. Used also to flavor pork, poultry, fish and cooked vegetables. Leaves make good tea. Can be added to potpourri and sachets. Attracts bees. Insect repellent. Ht. 1-3 ft. Biennial. Zones 5-9. (100 seeds).
Sage, Clary
joyed by Asian cultures for decades. Leaves are naturally very sweet, but low in calories and are heat-stable for cooking. Can be used fresh, dried or in liquid form to sweeten bev- erages and food. 57 days. Ht. 24 in. Zones 5-8. (10 seeds).
54095 HERB SCISSORS. Three high precision sharp blades cut, snip and mince herbs and scallions while re- taining their flavorful oils. Fast and easy. Large, non-slip ergonomic comfort handles. 7-1/2 in. long. $9.95 each.
blades cut and mince herbs with minimal effort! The ‘beak’ acts as a scraper to push cut herbs into a pile. Blades have a 3/8 in. gap making this the perfect tool for cutting pasta, pastry and noodles, as well. Comfortable, palm-sized body keeps hands away from blades. Protective cover included for safe storage. 4-3/4 in. x 3-1/2 in. Easy to clean. $10.95 each.
80289 HERB MILL. If you prefer to use fresh herbs when you prepare dishes, this is the herb mill for you! You’ll find it ideal for mincing parsley, chives and other fresh herbs. Comes with quality stainless steel blades. 6-1/2 in. long. $8.95 each.
02437 RUE. (Ruta graveolens). Evergreen, aromatic, blue-green plants, with strong scent, used to flavor cheese. Greenish yel- low flowers blossom from June through September. Does not like basil. Deters Japanese bee- tles and flies. Ht. 12 in. Zones 4-9. (50 seeds).
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09050 PYRETHRUM. (Tanacetum (Chrysanthemum) coc- cineum). Mixed colors, shades of red. Attractive border plant. Will keep neighboring plants pest free of soft- bodied insects. Spray can be made from dried flowers for indoor or out- door use. Ht. 2-3 ft. Zones 3-7. (150 seeds).
54080 HERB BIRD. Quick back and forth action and 4 stainless steel
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