HR101 AGRIMONY. (Agrimonia) AGRIMONIA EUPATORIA. Dried plant, ground, used in teas. Leaves, stems and flowers produce yellow dye. 10 seeds $2.00
HR105 BALM, LEMON. (Bálsamo Limón) MELISSA OFFICINALIS Lemon scented leaves and sprigs used to make teas and cool drinks. Good for potpourri and the flowers attract bees. 25 seeds $2.00
7878 SWEET BAY LAUREL. (Laurel, Calmia) LAURUS NOBILIS. This is the same tree that provided the wreaths that Romans used as crowns. It is a very hardy evergreen tree that will grow to 50 ft. or so outside. Loaded with sprays of greenish yellow four petaled flowers in Spring. Zones 8-10. Can be grown in large container indoors during the winter in northern climate zones. 3 seeds $2.50 For picture Click Here
HR109 BURNET. (Sanguisorba) SANGUISORBA MINOR. Used to flavor cold drinks and herb vinegars. Tender, young leaves add a hint of cucumber to soups, casseroles and salads. 50 seeds $2.00
HR119 LEMON CATMINT. (Hierba Gatera de Limón) NEPETA MUSSINI. Bushy plant used for rock garden. Lovely blue flowers. Likes hot, dry weather. Used medicinally. 25 seeds $2.00
HR123 CATNIP. (Hierba Gatera) NEPETA CATARIA Cats love this plant and it is used to flavor teas. Has attractive heart shaped foliage. 50-100 seeds $2.00
HR127 CHIVES. (Cebollino)ALLIUM SCHOENOPRASUM. 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. 50-100 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR131 CHIVES, GARLIC. (Cebollino, Ajo Maruno) ALLIUM TUBEROSUM. Use leaves to add mild garlic flavor to salads, soups and stir frys. Has soft white flowers. 100-200 seeds $2.00
G040 PICKLING DILL. (Eneldo) Anethum graveolens. Dill is very easy to grow and is used to flavor pickles, salads, soups and more. To harvest Dill, cut flowering stems when in full bloom. Spread out to dry on trays. When dry, rub off flowers and stems and discard the stems. Store the flowers in an airtight container until ready to use. 50-100 seeds $2.00 For Picture, Click Here
HR134 FEVERFEW. (Matricaria) MATRICARIA CAPENSIS. 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. 100-200 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR135 FEVERFEW SELMA STAR. CHRYSANTHEMUM PARTHENIUM. A most unusual flower with white ligulate petals surrounding each prominent, ball-shaped center. Extremely popular for bedding and cutting. 50 seeds $2.00
HR141 HOREHOUND. (Marrubio) MARRUBIUM VULGARE. Leaves are used for flavoring juices and teas. Juice used for medicinal candies. 50 seeds $2.00
HR145 HYSSOP. (Hisopo) HYSSOPUS OFFICINALIS. Similar to mint flavor, use small amount in salads and other dishes. 50 or more seeds $2.00 For Picture, Click Here
HR154 LAVENDER LADY. ENGLISH LAVENDER. (Alhucema) LAVENDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA. The dried flowers of this beautiful fragrant plant have long been used to perfume linens and in sachets. 20 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR163 LAVENDER VERA. (Alhucema Vera) LAVENDULA VERA syn LAVENDULA OFFICINALIS. Also called True Lavender, the dried flowers of this beautiful plant have long been used to perfume linens, and in sachets. Full sun, limey, well-drained soil. Winter Hardy to zone 5. 20 seeds $2.00
HR167 LEMON MINT. (Hierbabuena Menta) MONARDA CITRIODORA. Lemon scented foliage and blooms attracts bees and butterflies. The oils of the plant have been used to dress wounds. 35 seeds $2.00
AU115 LIPSTICK TREE (Annato, Achiote, Achuete, Urucu) Bixa orellana. From the Amazon region and Central America. Large rose, pink or white flowers with yellow stamens. Maroon to vivid scarlet 2 inch spiny pods. Red dye from seed pods used by Amazon Indians for face and body paint. Cultivated throughout the tropics as a coloring for lipstick, cloth, soap, paint and cheese. Used in Latin American Cuisine in place of the more expensive Saffron for coloring and flavoring in rice, stews, soup and meat. Zones 9-11, indoors or greenhouse. Used medicinally. Packet of 10 seeds $3.50 For Pictures/Culture Information Click Here
HR172 LOVAGE. (Ligústico, Levístico) LEVISTICUM OFFICINALE. A very attractive plant for the garden. The seeds are used in cakes and as a seasoning. 50 seeds $2.00
HR175 OREGANO. (Orégano) ORIGANUM VULGARE. Flavorful herb used on fish and in tomato sauces and much more. Much used in Italian cooking and salads. 50 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR180 PENNYROYAL. (Poleo) MENTHA PULEGIUM. A strong but pleasantly scented plant used to repel insects and protect linens. Makes a beautiful ground cover. 50 seeds $2.00
HR183 ROSEMARY. (Romero) ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS. Aromatic leaves and stems used to flavor meats and sauces. Excellent for potpourri. Zones 8-10. 25 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR187 RUE. (Ruda) RUTA GRAVEOLENS. Much used in salads and as flavoring in cheese dishes. 50 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR199 SOAPWORT. (Jabonera, Saponaria) SAPONARIA OCYMOIDES SPLENDENS. A beautiful trailing plg. Also a source of homemade soap for generations. 50 seeds $2.00
HR209 SPEARMINT. (Menta Verde, Menta Romana) MENTHA SPICATA. A very sweet, minty flavor. Use to flavor candies, iced drinks and tea. 50 seeds $2.00
HR219 TANSY. (Tanaceto, Hierba Lombriguera) TANACETUM VULGARE. The leaves of this ornamental plant are widely used as an insect repellent. Also used to make dyes. 50 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR224 TARRAGON, RUSSIAN. (Dragoncillo, Estragón Ruso) ARTEMESIA DRACUNCULUS. A very mild flavored seasoning used in vinegars, sauces, soups and more. 50 seeds $2.00
HR229 THYME, ENGLISH. (Tomillo) THYMUS VULGARIS. Seasoning for poultry chowders, stews, sauces and pickles. Good honey plant for bees. 50-75 seeds $2.00
HR234 THYME, CREEPING, MOTHER OF THYME. (Tomillo) THYMUS SERPHYLLUM. Used in teas, salads, rice and fish dishes. Trailing, thick flat spreading plants. Good for rock gardens, has small pink flowers. 50 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR238 WELCH BUNCHING ONION. (una Cebolla Roja sin Bulbos) A red, non-bulbing onion that grows in clusters. Excellent for soups, stews and salads. 100 seeds $2.00
HR250 WINTER SAVORY. (Tomillo Real, Hisopillo) SATUREIA MONTANA. An overlooked seasoning that is very versatile. 50 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR301 ANGELICA. (Angélica) A tall growing plant whose stems are often candied and used in decorating cakes. 50 seeds $2.00
HR310 ANISE. (Anîs) PIMPINELLA ANISUM. Leaves and seeds used to flavor licorice. Delicious in salads. Seeds often used in applesauce, cakes, breads, soups and stews. 50-100 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR320 BASIL, LARGE SWEET ITALIAN. (Albahaca, Italiano Grande Dulce) Excellent for tomato sauces and salads. Adds zest to everything. Very fragrant flowers and leaves. Good potpourri addition. 50-100 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR330 BASIL, CINNAMON. (Albahaca,Canela) OCIMUM BASILICUM CRISPUM. Spicy, cinnamon sweet fragrance. Makes a comforting tea and adds spice to recipes. 50 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR350 BASIL, LEMON. (Albahaca, Limón) Has a strong lemon scent. Excellent for potpourris. Also makes attractive garden plant. 50 seeds $2.00
HR360 BASIL, HOLY. (Albahaca) OCIMUM SANCTUM. Has a deep spicy clove scent. 50 seeds $2.00
HR370 BORAGE. (Borraja) BORAGE OFFICINALIS. Cucumber flavored leaves used in salads and summer drinks. Good bee plant. 50 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR380 CALENDULA. (Caléndula) CALENDULA OFFICINALIS. Used in coloring and decorations. 50 seeds $2.00
HR390 CARDOON. (Cardo de Comer) CYNARA CARDUNCULUS. Excellent French and Italian spice. 20 seeds $2.00
HR400 CARAWAY SEEDS. (Alcaravea, Carvi) ARUM CARVI. Flavorful seeds used in breads, cheese sauces and sauerkraut. 100 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR410 CHERVIL, CURLED. (Cerafolio, Perifollo) ANTHRISCUS CEREFOLIUM. Finely cut, parsley like leaves used in soups, fish dishes, stews and cheese dishes. 100 seeds $2.00
HR420 CORIANDER / CILANTRO, (Cilantro, Culantro) CHINESE PARSLEY. CORIANDRUM SATIVUM. Two herbs in one plant. Dried powdered seeds used to season pickles, omelettes, potatoes and meat. Fresh leaves are the Cilantro, also called Chinese Parsley and are good in salads, salsas, soups and stews. 50 seeds $2.00
HR430 CORN SALAD. Excellent salad green with mild nutty flavor. Can be cooked as a green. 100 seeds $2.00
HR440 CUMIN. (Comino) CUMINUM CYMINUM. Seeds are dried, crushed and used in Mexican dishes for its hot, pungent flavor. One of the best herbs to use when cooking any kind of dried beans, garbanzos or gandules. 50-100 seeds $2.00
HR460 FLORENCE FENNEL. (Hinojo Florencia, Cáñamo) FINOCCHIO. Foeniculum vulgare. Fresh leaves have anise like flavor that is used in many dishes. 100 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR480 ARUGULA. ROCKET-Salad. Roquette. (Roqueta, Ruca, Juliana, Violeta) Eruca vesicaria. Excellent for adding flavor to salads. Use leaves when they are still small. 100+ seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR490 GREEN LEAVED SHISHO. PERILLA Cinnamon scented leaves with a ginger taste. Used in salads and is a popular Japanese gourmet vegetable. 100+ seeds $2.00
HR500 RED LEAVED SHISHO. PERILLA Same as green leafed shiso, but with reddish foliage. Very much used as a garnish. 100+ seeds $2.00
HR510 SAFFLOWER. (Alazor, Flores de Alazor) CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS. Dried flowers are used as a substitute for saffron. 20 seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
HR520 SESAME. (Sésamo, Ajonjolí) SESAMUM INDICUM. Leaves are used to flavor teas, seeds are used in pastries, soups and salads. Lovely fox glove like flowers. 100+ seeds $2.00
HR530 SUMMER SAVORY. (Ajedrea de Jardín) SATUREIA HORTENSIS. Aromatic leaves used to flavor gravies, stews and vegetables. Also used as a medicinal tea. 100+ seeds $2.00
HR540 SWEET MARJORAM. (Mejorana, Orégano) MAJORANA HORTENSIS. Adds zest to meats, poultry and sausages. 100+ seeds $2.00 For Picture Click Here
Note about seed germination: Most species of seeds have hard casings to protect the seed "embryo". For most of these "hard" seeds, the outer shell must be scarred, scratched or softened in some way. Some species take up to a year to germinate and will need help in the beginning to get the shell softened. Most varieties of slow germinating seeds will turn black and rot if there is not sufficient heat in the soil (75 to 90 degrees F. for most species) or if the soil dries out or is allowed to remain too wet, which will encourage the growth of one or another of the varieties of fungus or mold. It is important to speed up germination and to get the plants growing as soon as possible in order to avoid potential problems. Anyone who has soaked dried beans before cooking is familiar with the process of softening up the shell. When the outer shell is softened it allows the contents to expand. Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter) can help in softening up these outer shells. It is available in many drug stores, but for those who have difficulty obtaining a small amount, we offer 1 teaspoon packets for $1.00. Soak the seeds in a solution of one teaspoon of the Saltpeter to one quart of warm water for at least 24 hours. Do not allow the seeds to dry out but sow them immediately using the remaining solution to water the soil or other growing medium. Soak several species of seeds at once in smaller containers of the same solution and have the containers of growing medium or soil ready for planting as soon as the soaking period is complete. SS100 Potassium Nitrate (Saltpeter) one teaspoon packet $1.00
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