The Cottage Gardener

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Order A 2013 Catalog

If you prefer to thumb through the pages of our catalogue over a nice cup of tea or coffee, you can order the "hardcopy" version.

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Traditional Herbs

1. 

   Basil Mix

   The Cottage Gardener's; Certified Organic

   Try a variety of basils, all Certified Organic - Sweet, Genovese, Italian Large Leaf, Lemon, Lime Cinnamon, Red Opal & Thai.

   U.S. CustomersRestrictions Apply
    

   1. Pkt - 100 seeds: 3.00
   2. Trade Pack - 300 seeds: 6.00
   3. 1/2 oz (approx 8500 seeds): 7.50
   4. 1 oz (approx. 17000 seeds): 10.00
2. 

   Basil, Cinnamon

   Ocimum basilicum; Certified Organic

   (Annual) An introduction from Mexico, this basil is absolutely beautiful. Every part of the plant is gorgeous - from the dark purple stems and stalks, to the light green leaves and the violet/purple flowers. On top of this, it has a wonderful cinnamon taste and fragrance. (approx. 17,000 seeds/oz)
    

   1. Pkt - 100 seeds: 3.00
   2. Trade Pack - 300 seeds: 6.00
   3. 1/2 oz: 7.50
   4. 1 oz: 10.00
3. 

   Basil, Genovese

   Ocimum basilicum; Certified Organic

   (Annual) The classic large-leaf Basil from Italy, with a wonderful spicy flavour. Excellent for pesto and bruschetta. (approx. 17,000 seeds/oz)
    

   1. Pkt - 100 seeds: 3.00
   2. Trade Pack - 300 seeds: 6.00
   3. 1/2 oz: 7.50
   4. 1 oz: 10.00
4. 

   Basil, Greek

   Ocimum minimum; Certified Organic

   This species of basil is native to Chile. It is more compact than other basils, having a bush habit and smaller leaves. This makes it perfect for containers. (approx. 17,000 seeds/oz)

   U.S. CustomersRestrictions Apply
    

   1. Pkt - 100 seeds: 3.00
   2. Trade Pack - 300 seeds: 6.00
   3. 1/2 oz: 7.50
   4. 1 oz: 10.00
5. 

   Basil, Holy

   Ociumum sanctum; Certified Organic

   This is the true "Holy Basil" or "Sacred Basil" grown in India. The leaves are clove-scented, and the flowers are a pretty pink/purple.
    

   1. Pkt - 100 seeds: 3.00
6. 

   Basil, Italian Large Leaf

   Ocimum basilicum; Certified Organic

   (Annual) This Italian heirloom has much larger leaves than Sweet Basil - 3-4" long, broad, crinkly leaves that are perfect for pesto. Growing to 14", the stocky plants have a scent and taste that is sweeter than "Genovese" Basil (approx. 17,000 seeds/oz)
    

   1. Pkt - 100 seeds: 3.00
   2. Trade Pack - 300 seeds: 6.00
   3. 1/2 oz: 7.50
   4. 1 oz: 10.00
7. 

   Basil, Lemon - Low Growing

   Ocimum citriodorum; Certified Organic

   (Annual) Mentioned by Mrs. Grieve (in "Mrs. Grieve's Herbal")in 1931, this Basil has a beautiful lemon fragrance. Great for tea and in vinegar. Grows no taller than 6" and spreads slowly. (approx. 17,000 seeds/oz).

   U.S. CustomersRestrictions Apply
    

   1. Pkt - 100 seeds: 3.00
   2. Trade Pack - 300 seeds: 6.00
   3. 1/2 oz: 7.50
   4. 1 oz: 10.00
8. 

   Basil, Lemon - Tall-Growing

   Ocimum citriodorum; Certified Organic

   This form of Lemon Basil grows tall and upright - to 2' - with leaves to 3" long, and is therefore more easily contained than the low-growing Lemon Basil. Other than that, they are very similar in fragrance and taste (approx. 17,000 seeds/oz).

   U.S. CustomersRestrictions Apply
    

   1. Pkt - 100 seeds: 3.00
   2. Trade Pack - 300 seeds: 6.00
   3. 1/2 oz: 7.50
   4. 1 oz: 10.00

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