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The catalogue was simply an A5 booklet with short descriptions of
the plants etc that we had for sale. As soon as I can I'll extend
this to link to some pictures of the herbs where possible. We grew
most of our own plants, with the exception of things like Bay.
Please note:
we no longer run this business and the extracts below are for interest
only
There are 10 pages to the catalogue.
Page 1
ALECOST (Balsamita vulgaris)
Perennial
Height: approx 2’
Also called Costmary. It has a Balsam—like scent. The leaves are a
good addition to pot-pourri. It has occasional medicinal and culinary uses.
BASIL
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Annual
Height: 1’ — 2’
Delicious and aromatic culinary herb, particularly good with tomatoes.
Also has some medicinal uses and is s useful companion plant to some vegetables,
especially tomatoes.
Purple Basil (Ocimum basilicum purpurea)
More compact plant. Beautiful purple leaves.
BAY (Laurus nobilis)
Perennial Height: up
to 40’
A very slow growing tree which is often grown in pots. Very important
culinary uses — indispensable in many types of cooking. A Bay leaf is an
essential ingredient in a “bouquet garni”. We have a good selection of
Kitchen Bays and can usually offer or obtain Pyramids or Standards.
BERGAMOT (Monarda didyma)
Perennial Height: 2’—
3’
A very striking flower which retains its colour well when dried and
so is good added to pot pourri and teas. Fresh or dried it is very effective
in a flower arrangement. The leaf can be made into a tea for medicinal
purposes.
BORAGE (Boragino officinalis)
Annual
Height: approx 2.5’
Beautiful star shaped flowers which are used in summer drinks and which
can also be candied. Young leaves used in salads. Bees love the flowers.
CALAMINT (Calamintha nepeta)
Perennial Height: 1’
An aromatic plant, the leaves of which make a soothing tea which is
good for stomach complaints.
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