For preview of Isabellʼs books visit SHIPARDS HERB FARM BOOKS AVAILABLE herbsarespecial.com.au Catalogue July 2010 • In 2003, Isabell completed the book, How can I use Herbs in my daily life? - all prices valid till 1st January 2011 $45 which quickly became a best seller. Many readers have commented that it is so practical, informative and inspiring; and now they use herbs THE HERB FARM SPECIALISES in an extensive range of culinary, more, and report wonderful health benefits. The book has become a medicinal herbs, spices, high protein foods, rare edibles, survival foods, constant reference for people, with many requests for extra books to give as herbs for bio-dynamic gardens, legume soil improvers, fruits, vegetables, gifts to family and friends. animal and bee forage plants, non-hybrid seeds, companion plants, dried • In 2005, Isabell went on to write How can I grow and use Sprouts as living herbs, seeds for sprouting, gift giving ideas, etc. food? - $37 To our knowledge, this is the only book written on sprouts by HERBS ARE VALUABLE for flavouring, vitamins, minerals, ability to aid an Australian author. Many readers have said that this book should be in “Man has every home. digestion, for antiseptic, antibiotic and antioxidant properties, for used herbs ffi healing, as preventative medicine, cleansing and rejuvenating action. We • In 2008 Isabell wrote How can I be prepared with Self-Su ciency and in folklore Survival Foods? - $37 and it is a valuable reference manual for every encourage fellow Australians to grow as much as possible of their own person. This book offers encouragement, and emphasizes the importance remedies for food and medicine, as some ‘information’ indicates that times could get of being as self-sufficient as one is able, and an action plan to help you ‘ride tough. It is vital too, that you save your non-hybrid seeds each year. the storms’. Isabell shows us how to be prepared with a step-by-step 1000’s of emergency management plan for food provisions and essential supplies. As the Therapeutic Good Act in Australia restricts what may be said about uses of years.” herbs, this list below, does not give the many uses of each plant. Although man has • In August 2008 Isabell’s long awaited Herb and Sprout Courses were used herbs in folklore remedies for 1000’s of years, the TGA says such remedies need released on DVD. For many years, Isabell held Herb Courses in Queensland. to be proved. Note: with some ailments it is permissible to say for temporary relief. As Many people in other states expressed a desire to be able to attend, yet our it is difficult to get a clear indication on what is permissible to be said about vast country made this difficult. Now wherever you live, by watching these medicinal uses for a printed catalogue, therefore here, some plants will list herb DVDs, you have the chance to sit in on her courses and gain the knowledge Actions, and if any other uses are listed, they will be given as… for temp. relief of an ailment. However, if people wish to know more about herbal uses medicinal and and understanding to make the herbs in your garden more meaningful, and culinary, refer to Isabell Shipard’s book “How can I use Herbs in my daily life”, or other experience the wonderful benefits that herbs and sprouts provide. herb books. The State of Queensland restricts what may be said about medical • Isabell’s Herb Course on DVD, Wonderful World of Herbs! - $35 covers actions of herbs, that, are also used for food or flavouring. many topics such as: herbs as medicine and for good health, 29 plant LOCATION: 139 Windsor Rd., Nambour, Qld; Ph. (07) 54411101. If coming families, weeds we can eat, poisonous plants, methods of using herbs, plants from Brisbane, once in Nambour, turn left at 1st traffic lights (Kentucky as sweeteners, income opportunities from plants, survival foods, and seed Fried Chicken) into Arundel Ave; go under railway bridge, over bridge, saving. 2 DVD’s total running time 4 hours 27 minutes (includes booklet of “May your printed Herb Course Notes). veer to left at roundabout, turn right at next roundabout, into Windsor garden bring Rd, go about 1 mile down Windsor Rd, to 5th drive-way on right past • Isabell’s Sprout Course on DVD, Living Food at its Best! - $30 covers many topics such as: sprouts are supreme foods with living enzymes, nutrients in much joy, Cooloola Sunshine Institute Of Tafe; and watch for Shipards Herb Farm sprouts, easy methods of sprouting seeds and ways of using sprouts, how we satisfaction sign, at bottom of cement drive way. can cut our food bills by growing sprouts, and storing seeds. 2 DVD’s total running time 2 hours 33 minutes. and be a OPEN HOURS: Mon. Tues. Thurs. Sat. 10am-2pm, or other times by appointment only (please ring During Open Hours on 07 54411101 at To get the most out of Isabell Shipard’s herb and sprout courses on DVD, it is beautiful and least 1-2 days before you wish to visit, to confirm a suitable time). recommended to also have Isabell’s herb and sprout books as the courses give a visual learning experience, but cannot in a few hours give all the information interesting MAIL ORDERS: Plants, seeds, etc, are usually despatched by post. We do that is valuable about the herbs and sprouts. The books will add to, and reinforce place.” not send plants to Tasmania, Western Australia, or internationally (seeds what you learn from these DVDs. Isabell Shipard however may be sent; but note, some seeds may be restricted, so please • BOOKLET: “Absolutely Delicious Licorice, how to grow and use” also check with your State, or Country, Quarantine Department). includes medicinal uses; by Isabell Shipard. $11 posted. Shipards Herb Farm, PO Box 66 Nambour, Queensland, 4560, Australia. • “Seed Savers’ Handbook” by Jude & Michel Fanton, an essential resource guide for home garden covering large variety of vegetables, etc. $33 posted. phone (07) 54411101 fax (07) 54716430 International Fax +617 54716430 All our DVDs are - Pal standard, All Regions. for postage cost of books and dvds see p13. [email protected] For more info. see link below. Please be sure to check that w. www.herbs-to-use.com you are happy with Pal video standard before purchasing. herbsarespecial.com.au/books_and_dvds/pal-countries.html 2 ABBREVIATION CODE PLANTS AVAILABLE inalis) rare 3m+ tree or trim to bush size; Cul. Dec; deep loose soil; Comp; Med many uses; deliciously aromatic I. & s. used in meats, pickles Cul delicious and nutritious; eaten raw tastes Culinary = Cul Some plants may be in short supply or out of & cookery. Flavour is a combination of nutmeg, like fresh green peas; and used cooked. $6 BR Medicinal = Med season, and rare ones may need to be cinnamon & cloves. A very special spice. Use l. to *AZTEC SWEET HERB (Lippia dulcis) 30cm. H. Annual = A propagated to order. We carry some quite rare make tea. Valued medicinal. $25 BPA Med.uses; Cul sweet tasting leaves used in Biennial = Bi.A plants, and some can be difficult and long- ANISE HYSSOP (Agastache foeniculum) 60cm salads, drinks, etc. $6 Everything else in catalogue not listed as annual winded to propagate. abundant nectar for bees. Cul refreshing tea ffi or biennial, is Perennial but is not marked as fl **BALM, LEMON (Melissa o cinalis) 40cm Some plants have potential as an income and for avouring food; use leaves in apple pie such, to save space. Comp; P.P; I in salads, soups, etc. Med tea bene- crop, and there are a number of herbs, spices for sweetening, and in other foods. $9 fi Bulk Prices Available = BPA cial for students before exams, etc. $5 BR and trees that we can supply to growers in bulk Companion Plant = Comp **ALOE VERA (A.v. barbadensis) 60cm+ ffi quantities (BPA). Please ring for bulk prices; or if *BALM, LIME (Melissa o cinalis ‘Lime’) similar Vitamin = Vit T.L.Fr; called living 1st Aid Plant, as l. gel used you are seeking any particular plant in quantity, growth and uses to lemon balm; with a lime Minerals = Min for many internal & external uses; tonic, cuts, aroma. $7 BR we may be able to propagate. bruises, cold sores, scalds, nappy rash, dandruff, Potpourri = P.P BALM OF GILEAD (Cedronella canariensis) 1m; Centimetre = cm If you are after plants and cannot see them in after-shave, sun burn. sm$6, md $9, lge $25, the catalogue, we may in fact have, but in too xlge $30 BPA aromatic l. a pleasant tea; Med analgesic, anti- Metre = m inflammatory, antipyretic ; P.P. $15 Bare-rooted = BR small a quantity to list, so do ask. ALOE CANDELABRA (A. arborescens) 60cm+ Med uses. FR.T sm. $8, md. $15, lge. $30 Small = sm Most herbs prefer full sun (unless otherwise BARBERRY (Berberis vulgaris) 2-3m H. Med ALOE SOCRATINE (A. perryi) orange fl; similar Medium = md stated), well-drained soil with a fairly neutral anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, antibiotic. $30 uses to A. barbadensis. $9; all aloe species Large = Ige pH, and mulch to retain moisture and stop *BASIL (Ocimum sp.) beautifully aromatic; are heavy and can be sent BR Vegetable = veg weeds. Common names of plants are followed Comp; bees love; Med. Cul salads, meats, Fruit = fr by botanical names in brackets. ANNATO (Bixa orellana) tree/bush, Med. Cul spaghetti, pizza, pesto, etc. Flowers = fl The list below is of plants; seeds flavour & colour foods (red), fabrics. $15 SWEET BASIL (O. basilicum) A. 60cm $4 Seeds = s the seeds list begins on page 9. *ARLA (Tithonia sp.) 1- 3m H; T.L.Fr. bees love GREEK BASIL 1m H; Dr.h. 1m $5 Leaves = l Although most plants are sent in pots, BR at the white flowers; seed heads for Dr.FI.Ar. and CAMPHOR BASIL 1m+ $6 root = r end of plant listing signifies that plants may be painted gold for Christmas decorations; Leaves THAI BASIL 50cm $5 raw and cooked = r&c sent bare rooted, and would be wrapped in excellent in compost, also for animal feed; and LEMON BASIL 50cm $6 Dried Flower Arrangements = Dr FI Ar paper and plastic. Bare rooting of some plants planted near outside toilets for large soft leaves SACRED or TULSI BASIL (O. sanctum) 50cm, Deciduous (also implies frost tolerant) = Dec helps to lower the weight of your order, to save to use as loo paper! $9 delightful aroma, valued Med. $6 Warm climate = W.C on post costs, and some plants do travel well BR. CLOVE BASIL 1m $6 Shade = sh **ARROWROOT (Canna edulis) 2m H; use for WEST AFRICAN BASIL or FEVER PLANT Semi shade = s.sh AGAVE (Agave americana) 1m+ Dr.H; sap as quick growing windbreaks; leaves for animal (O.viride gratissimum) 1m, aroma like thyme, nitrogen fixing legume = Nit natural insecticide & for plant health Med feed and mulch material; tuber as veg. raw, fl antiseptic l. fevers, eye wash, gargle, poultices Ground cover = Gr.c diuretic, constipation, burns.$12 BR cooked, stir-fry, chips, our, stews; Med, used as & to repel insects. $6 Hardy plants with Culinary & many Medicinal VARIEGATED AGAVE green/white stripe $8 BR poultices, digestive, etc. $5 BR BPA *BAY TREE (Laurus nobilis) 4-6m but can grow uses = * before name *AGRIMONY (Agrimony eupatoria) 30cm; H; ARROWROOT, Sth AM. (Maranta arundin- Exceptionally useful Culinary & Medicinal plants acea) 1m+; source of commercial arrowroot as tub specimen. FR.T; leaves deter cockroaches Med kidney, blood & liver tonic, eye wash, etc; fl & weevils. Med. Cul in meat & veg. dishes, mar- for gardens = ** before name leaves infused in oil used as back rub. $10 our; Med digestive aid; Cul root r&c, made Hardy good food source plants with high into flour for thickening and baking. $9 BR inades, sauces, bouquet garni, custards. $7 BPA *ALEHOOF (Glechoma hederacea) H; Gr.c; nutritional value, survival food or potential to **! ARTICHOKES, CHINESE (Stachys affinis) **BERGAMOT (Monarda didyma) 50cm Bees store for later use = ! dainty scalloped leaves; can be used as a lawn. love fl. Comp; P.P, Cul leaves & flowers in Med for temp.rel. colds, persistant coughs, liver 50cm H. Dec; attractive tubers look like pearly Frost tolerant = FR.T fl salads, garnish, wine, etc. Med. $6 tonic, ringing in ears, etc. $5 BR sea shells, delicate nutty avour, eaten raw or Tolerates light frost = T.L.Fr VARIEGATED ALEHOOF plant form, with cooked; very tasty. $8 BR BETONY (Stachys officinalis) Gr.c; Med. $15 Drought hardy = Dr.H attractive green & white leaves. $7 B Sub-tropical/tropical = s.trop. **ARTICHOKE, JERUSALEM (Helianthus BLACK COHOSH (Cimicifuga racemosa) Dec. Windbreak = Windb **ALFALFA (Medicago sativa) H; Legume Nit; 1 tuberosa) 1-2m H; Dec yellow f1owers; propa- 60cm; Med; astringent, alterative. $30 gated by tuber; yellow f1owers; Cul low starch Species = sp meter, quick re-growth when cut for tea; mulch, BLACK WALNUT (Juglans nigra) Dec. tree. Synonym = syn animal & poultry fodder, liquid fertilser. $5 tuber rich source Vit. A.B. & C. Eat raw (crisp crunchy) & cook. Med; source of inulin. $7 BR Valued Med alterative, laxative, skin conditions, Chinese = Ch ANGELICA (A. archangelica) Bi.A; sh; source of etc. $35 temporary relief = temp.rel ARUM LILY (Zantedeschia aethiopica) 60cm germanium; many Med uses; Cul l. & s. as BLADDERWORT (Litricularia gibba) Gr.c. lich- medicine = med flavouring, garnish, & crystalized. $8 white fl keep well for foral art work. $20 BR diameter = dia en like, thrives in damp area and shade, carniv- *ALLSPICE (Pimenta dioica syn. Pimento offic- **!ASPARAGUS (Asparagus officinalis) 1m; H; orous plant with tiny pods that trap insects. $10 hardy = H Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue Jan. 10 www.herbs-to-use.com 3 BLOSSOM BOUQUET (Dombeya burgassiae) leaves to flavour meat, curries etc. Med. $5 BR and sometimes other varieties are available. CUP OF GOLD, VARIEGATED (Solandra 1-2m+ T.L.Fr; large downy leaves ; bees love CAT GRASS (Dactylis glomerata) H. 20cm maxima v.) 2m; H; stunning variegated new fl CHINESE KEYS (Boesenbergia pandurata) 40cm fl pink . Flowers dry well and are very attractive natures natural medicine for healthy cats, also Dec; rare root spice, flavouring, etc. $20 leaves purple & cream, valued for oral art work; for crafts, and spray painted gold. $9 large cup-like golden fl. have delicious aroma of for dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits; can also be **!CHINESE WATERCRESS (Ipomea aquatica) H. *BLUE FLAG (Iris versicolor) 1m lavender/blue chopped and added to animal’s food. $6 BR coconut. $20 fl Dec; does not need to be grown in water. Med ; H; FR.T; Med many uses. $15 BR CATMINT (Nepeta faassenii) H. 60cm lavender tonic, laxative, etc; Cul high protein l. r. & c, in *CURRY TREE (Murraya koenigii) 3-4m+ *BRAHMI (Barcopa monnieri) Gr.c; Med often flowers, aromatic leaves some cats like. $10 meat & savory dishes. $8 BR attractive leafed tree; or prune as tub specimen; called “the memory enhancer” to support brain Med traditional folk remedy for indigestion, CATNIP (Nepita cataria) 50cm H; white fl. Med **!CHIVES, ONION (Allium schoenoprasum) function, mental alertness, learning, nausea; Cul aromatic leaves used in meats, bedtime tea, headaches, fevers, aids digestion. 30cm Comp; cut leaves often; Cul rich in Vit. & concentration, short and long term memory, curries, stir-fries. $6 BPA Some cats delight in this plant, dry leaves for Min. use in salads, meats, sandwiches. $3.50 BR circulation. temp. relief pain etc. $15 BR BPA CURRY PLANT (Helichrysm augustifolium) cat toys, etc. $6 BR GARLIC CHIVES (Allium tuberosa) H. 30cm 40cm; l. & fl. flavour curries & savory meals. $9 *!BROOKLIME (Veronica beccabunga) Gr.c; H; Med uses; Cul flavouring. $3.50 BR l. r&c; rich in chlorophyll, Vit A & C & Min; use l. CAT SCAT PLANT (Coleus sp) H. 40cm, **! DANDELION (Taraxacum officinale) 30cm in salads & as a garnish; Med diuretic, etc. $15 aromatic leaves, said to deter cats. $8 BR **CINNAMON (Cinnamomum zeylandicum) Med blood & liver tonic, rashes; Cul rich in beautiful tree 4m+ W.C, Med uses; fragrant l. & BUGLE (Ajuga reptan purpurea) Gr.c; H; blue fl; CAT THYME (Teucrium narum) 30cm aromatic vitamins A,B,C, & minerals, use in salads, grey leaves & pink fl ; folklore Med uses. $20 quills in P.P; Cul l. as a refreshing tea; quills used steamed; root roasted as coffee substitute. $5 Med wash for sores; tea as been used as a folk in baking, stewed fruit, etc. $25 BPA remedy for hang overs. $6 CATS WHISKERS (Orthosiphon stamineus) H. DAYLILY (Hemerocallis sp.) Med antibacterial; fl CINQUEFOIL (Potentilla reptans) 40cm, dainty Cul flower buds and young shoots eaten raw VARIEGATED BUGLE Attractive cream/pink 1m beautiful white . Med tea helps maintain fl normal kidney function, etc. $8 yellow owers ingredient in love-potions and in and cooked. $12 BR green leaf markings. $9 special baits to catch fish; Med temp. relief CATS WHISKERS lavender fl. same uses. $8 *DILL (Anethum graveolens) 1m, A; Comp. for BULBELLINA (Bulbine frutescens) FR.T; Dr.H; fevers, healing sores, etc. $20 *CHAMOMILE, GERMAN (Matricaria brassicas. Med digestive; Cul use l. & s. with 50cm, l. rich in anthraquinones, many Med uses *CITRONELLA GRASS (Cymbopogon nardus) chamomilla) A. 40cm, daisy fl. Med calming cucumber, cabbage, potato, cheese, salads, internal & external, anti-fungal, anti- 1m+ H; T.L.Fr; Comp; mulch; oil as repellent, tea & temp.rel. headaches, pain, skin pickles, dips, and root as veg. $5 inflammatory, etc $25 soaps, food flavouring; l. & thick base rich in Vit. conditions, sores, & for teething babies. $6 DOGBANE (Coleus spreata) 50cm aromatic l; *BURDOCK (Arctium lappa) Bi.A; H; many C; in cooking, refreshing tea; rub l. on body ENGLISH CHAMOMILE (Anthemis nobilis) Gr. Comp; good under fruit trees particularly citrus; Med. uses. Cul leaves & roots eaten. $10 when working outside deter insects.$15 BR BPA cover; shade, aromatic l. as a wash. $7 plant is said to deter dogs and cats. $5 BR BUTCHERS BROOM (Ruscus aculeatus) H. 1m CLEAVERS (Galium aparine) A. groundcover; **CHASTE TREE (Vitex agnus-castus) 1-3m Dec; fl DRAGON’S BLOOD CLOVER (Trifolium repens) Fr.T; Med folk remedy, internal & external. $30 fl fl Med lymphatic tonic, anti-in ammatory; on attractive fragrant lavender ; l & . used in P.P; sunburn, freckles, skin conditions, etc. $15 H. Gr.c; very attractive leaf markings of red, BUTTERFLY PEA (Clitoria ternatea) legume aromatic s. used as alternative to peppercorns; white & green. Med. traditional herb as tea for ff creeper or Gr.c, beautiful blue pea fl, used to Med tincture temp.rel. muscular cramps etc. $9 COFFEE (Ca ea arabica) 2m; sh; sweet pulp coughs & colds. Cul. l. in salads, etc. $10 colour rice & other foods blue; young pods around ripe berries eaten; seed is roasted for *ECHINACEA (E. purpurea) 1m Dec; Fr. T; val- cooked and eaten. $12 **!CHIA (Salvia hispanica) 1m+ A.to Bi.A; Blue fl. coffee; raw bean seed chewed to neutralise Med uses; Cul l. tea like sage; seed high protein, ued Med many uses, antibiotic properties. $7 CALAMINT (Calamintha acinos) 30cm H; minty toxins in body. $10 nutty seeds a source of essential fatty acids, energy ECLIPTA (Eclipta alba) 60cm Chinese & Ayurve- aroma & flavour use as tea Med; pot-pouri. $8 *COLTSFOOT (Tussilago farafara) 30cm H; bees food & enzyme action (catalyst aiding food fl dic medicinal with many uses; hair tonic etc. $8 VARIEGATED CALAMINT attractive green digestion); thirst quencher, add to drinks, baking, love the yellow owers; Med uses. $9 *ELDERBERRY (Sambucus canadensis) 2-3m; and white markings on leaves. $12 etc, survival food as seed stores well. $5 **!COMFREY (Symphytum peregrinum syn. up- landicum) 1m H; Vit.B 12; rich in potash & nitro- leaves activate compost; insect repell: spray on **CALAMUS or SWEET FLAG (Acorus calamus) CHICKWEED (Stellaria media) H; A; Gr.c; Med gen, valuable for mulch, in compost & liquid aphids, caterpillars; Med many uses; Cul 60cm Dec; loves wet or in pot with saucer under many uses; Cul use in salads, soups, etc. $4 fl fertiliser; l. over 30% protein, animal, poultry berries r. & c; . as tea, wine, cooking. $6 to retain moisture. Valued Med uses. $25 *CHICORY (Cichorium intybus) 1m, blue fl; tap r. food. l & r many uses, made as ointment, ELDERBERRY (S. nigra) Med; Cul. $20 VARIEGATED SWEET FLAG (A.gramineus vari- goes deep into soil breaks up clay & mines sub- poultices, etc. $5 BPA BR ELDERBERRY,Variegated, green/white l. $10 gata) 20cm; striped l. hardy border plant. $10 soil, animal fodder; Med uses; Cul rich Vit & *CORIANDER, THAI (Eryngium foetidum) 40cm ELECAMPANE (Inula helenium) H; 60cm; yellow **CALENDULA (Calendula officinalis) 50cm A; Min potassium, sulphur, silica, use l. r&c; and as fl ff H; Bi. A, to perennial if ower stem kept nipped fl; antibiotic leaves, many Med uses. $15 T.L.Fr; Comp; P.P; Cul. yellow/orange petals a tea; root roasted for co ee. $6 out. Med uses; a popular Cul herb, aromatic *EPAZOTE (Chenopodium ambrosioides) 1m; salads, omelettes sandwiches, Med cuts, bruises, * CHILLI (Capsicum frutescens) many varieties - leaves in salads, curries, Asian recipes, etc. $5 Med. Cul with chicken, mushrooms, Mexican rashes; made into ointment. $6 30cm-1m+ Cul. meat, curries etc; Med. uses, & COSTMARY (Chrysanthemum balsamita) H; dishes, cheese, and a small leaf sprig added to CANCER BUSH (Sutherlandia frutescens) H fed to hens to keep them healthy & laying well. 40cm; sweet aromatic l. pressed for perfumed beans when cooking said to render beans gas legume bush; leaf tea is a valued Med. $30 BIRDS EYE CHILLI $5 CAYENE $6 bookmarks; dried for P.P; fresh l. in salads, free. Strong l. infusion spray/cockroaches. $7 CARDAMOM (Alphinia mutica) also called Small FIESTA $6 HABENERO $6 sauces, soups and beverages (only a little is Shell Ginger; 1-1.5m sweet aromatic l. in P. P ; Cul RED BELL $6 required for flavouring). $25 Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue Jan. 10 www.herbs-to-use.com 4 EUCALYPTUS FRESH PLANT (Bacopa gargle sore throats, etc. CANDY DANCER; day regarded as brain & body food. Med tonic, H; aromatic flowers in perfumery and pot caroliniana) H. ground cover, likes wet spot; CITROSA; COCONUT; LEMON VERBENA; improve mental sharpness, temp.rel. arthritis, pourri; Med uses. $8 fl fl Med Cul leaves used as avouring. $12 BR ROSE; MINI-ROSE; PEPPERMINT; SPICE/ pain, minor skin disorders, uid retention, HOPS (Humulus lupulus) Dec. climber; Med FERNLEAF; AUSSIE GEM (not aromatic but allergies, nervous tension. $5 fl fl **EVENING PRIMROSE (Oenothera biennis) fl many uses; Cul avour beer, etc; ower tops in 50cm; l. & fl. eaten in salads; seeds contain dainty ). all species $6 each; other varieties GRACEFUL POUZOLZS BUSH (Pouzolzia sleep pillows. $15 may be available when propagated seasonally. gamma-linolenic acid which helps body zeylanica) H 30cm. Med juice of plant is used to *HOREHOUND (Marrubium vulgare) 60cm produce prostaglandins, that have a role in Occasionally we have CITRUS DELIGHT treat boils, cuts, wounds, skin itches, fevers, GERANIUM, absolutely magnificent lemon Med tonic; l. tea & as syrup for coughs etc. $8 regulating balance in the body. Med $7 diarrhea, urinary conditions. Cul l. as cooked BLACK HOREHOUND (Ballota nigra) H 60cm; fragrance. $15 veg. $10 *!FAT HEN, also called LAMB’S QUARTERS ffi Med. antibacterial, anti-oxidant, expectorant, (Chenopodium album) H. 1.5m; forage for **!GINGER (Zingiber o cinale) 1m, Dec; Med *GREATER CELANDINE (Chelidonium majus) astringent, vermifuge. $15 poultry; Cul rich in Vit. A & C; nutty flavoured digestive, etc. Cul savory & sweet. $6 BR BPA 40cm Fr.T. Med traditional herb for eyes, fl KAHILI GINGER (Hedychium coronarium) 1m HORSE HOOF GRASS (Dicondra repens) H, Gr.c; young l. & . in salads or cooked. $6 fl blood & liver tonic; orange sap from stem put on in Ch. medicine l. tea for fevers, tonic, etc. $9 BR + aromatic white . & roots eaten. Med uses. warts, corns, planters warts, etc. $8 **! FENNEL, SWEET (Foeniculum officinale) 1m $10 BR fl fi **!HORSERADISH (Armoracia rusticana) 50cm H; yellow . bees love. Cul salads, sh, cheese, SHELL GINGER (Alphinia zerumbet) 1-2m GREATER GALANGAL (Curcuma xanthorrhiza) H; Fr.T; rich in Vit. C, Min; antioxidant; Med garnish; seeds green and dried are a tasty snack striking yellow/green striped l. $15 BR 1m+; Dec; sh; Med digestive; Cul rare spice, digestive, tonic, temp.rel bronchial coughs, (taste like licorice). Med digestive, etc. $5 PINK TORCH GINGER (Etlingera elatior) aromatic root prized in curries, stir-fries, Asian/ sinus, hay fever, arthritis, pain, soothes mucous BRONZE FENNEL use like sweet fennel. $7 beautiful edible flowers. $25 Indonesian dishes. $10 BR membranes. Cul. $7 LESSER GALANGAL or LAOS (Alpinia *FEVERFEW (Chrysanthemum parthenium) **GINKO TREE (G. biloba) Dec. attractive foliage HOTTENTOT or Lions Tail (Leonotis leonurus) fl officinarum) similar growth and uses to 60cm daisy owers; Comp; Med tonic, Med l. & s. antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, 60cm; H; Fr.T; orange flowers; Med pain temp.rel migraines, headaches, period pain, greater galangal, but narrower leaves and expectorant, anti-bacterial, food for brain & root shaped much like ginger. $8 BR BPA relief, mild euphorient etc. $12 arthritis, fevers. $6 benefits to circulation. $15 ROUND ROOTED GALANGAL (Kaempferia HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis) H. 50cm Med; FIGWORT (Scrophularia nodosa) 60cm; Med GINSENG, various species available; 50-80 cm rotunda) 60cm Med; Cul l & r. eaten r&c. $15 antioxidant, antibiotic, anti-viral, expectorant, skin conditions, bruises, etc. $20 BR approximate height; valued Med as panacea, *GUMBI GUMBI (Pittosporum phylliraeoides) tea for colds. Cul flavouring. $9 FORSYTHIA (Forsythis suspensa) Dec bush. adaptogen, immune support & tonic...... sm. tree; Med l. tea, many valuable uses. $15 INDIAN GINSENG (Withania somnifera) 60cm INCENSE GRASS (Hierochloe odorata) 50cm; Med anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti- traditional ceremonial grass used in peace and inflammatory, benefits to immune system. $30 T.L.Fr. esteemed Indian medicinal, primary HAWAIIAN BABY WOODROSE (Argyrea strengthening tonic & valued for many nervosa) Magnificent climber, beautiful heart healing rituals; leaves dried & braided; also FRAGRANCE ACACIA (Acacia farnesiana) 2-4m. shaped velvety l. ideal pressed for crafts & for made into smudge sticks. $20 fi ailments, sleeplessness, fatigue, & for immune hardy upright branches, ne leaves, small gift cards, etc; Med and euphoric uses. $25 INDIGO (Indigofera tinctoria) legume bush fl system. $8 thorns, delightful pompom owers have aroma **LEAF GINSENG (Talinum triangulare) H, 2-3m+ Dr.H; bush, produces blue dye known like violets, use in pot pouri, perfumes, etc. $12 *HAWTHORN (Crataegus monogyna) H 2-4m, 30cm+, pink fl; only T.L.Fr; Valued Med in red berries & l. valued medicinal. $25 for its clarity & fastness. $15 FROG FRUIT (Phyla nodiflora) Gr.c; Med Indonesia, tonic properties are as highly AUSTRAL INDIGO (Indigofera australis) H. antibacterial; leaf tea as expectorant. $10 esteemed as Panax ginseng. Cul l. in salads *HEARTSEASE (Viola tricolor) A, 10cm; many 1-2m; dye; pollen & nectar source for native Med uses; Cul flowers as garnish on meals. $7 fl **!GIANT GARLIC (Allium ampeloprasum) 1m and cooked dishes. $10 insects, bees, wasps, butter ies. $15 SIBERIAN GINSENG (Eleutherococcus HELIOTROPE or Cherry Pie (Heliotrope peruv- H; Fr.T; large cloves, Comp. spray for pests. fl JADE (Portulacaria afra) H; in feng shui Cul salads, meats, savory dishes, marinades. senticosus) Many Med uses. $35 iana) 1m; sweet vanilla scented in P.P etc. $10 principles potted jade placed either side of butter, etc; Med antiseptic & antibiotic, GIPSYWORT (Lycopus europeus) H 80cm; at- HENNA (Lawsonia inermis) 2-3m; l. as dye for house front door is said to invite prosperity into temp.rel. coughs, colds, arthritis, etc. $5 BR tractive serrated l. Med antibacterial, anti-viral, hair & skin; anti-microbial; many Med uses. $30 house; Cul succulent, pleasantly sour flavoured astringent, l. tea for fevers & wash on sores. $25 **!SOCIETY GARLIC (Tulbaghia violacea) **HERB ROBERT (Geranium robertianum) A; leaves added to salads. $5 fl ffi 40cm, H; edible lavender . Cul chopped l. in GOATS RUE (Galega o cinalis) H. 1m; white 30cm; valued Med as a source of germanium, **JAPANESE MENTHOL (Mentha arvensis meats, salads, savory dishes, garnish, delicious pea fl; saponins, flavonoids, chromium salts; ff fl helps take oxygen to cells; tonic & therapeutic v.piper) 40cm may go Dec; rub l. & sni aroma, on bread & butter & Promite. This garlic av- Med many uses; l. used in diet for balancing healing properties, helps immunity; most the beautiful strong menthol volatile oil helps to ured herb is preferred by many people, it does metabolism, etc. $15 requested herb at the Herb Farm; leaves eaten, clear head & chest; or infuse leaves in boiling not leave a strong odour on the breath. $5 GOLDEN DRAGON (Impatiens repens) bright or used as a tea, or wash. $5 BPA water and put a towel over head and inhale white striped leaves; for garnishing, etc. $6 BR fl yellow ; Med skin conditions, etc. $12 HERB OF HEALING (Ornithogalium caudatum) vapour for temp.rel colds, bronchial coughs, **VARIEGATED SOCIETY GARLIC green & sinus, nervous stress, headaches; chew white striped leaves; for garnishing, etc. $6 BR GOLDEN ROD (Solidago canadensis) Dec. 1m, bulb 40cm, externally for burns, cuts, etc. $8 BR fl antiseptic leaves for sore throat. $5 bright yellow . many Med uses. $9 HOLLY (Ilex species) H, upright small tree, leaves ”SCENTED” GERANIUM” Pelargonium species JASMINE TEA or ARABIAN JASMINE fl **!GOTU KOLA (Centella asiatica) Gr.c; H; and berries in floral art, crafts, etc. Med. $8 30cm-1m H; Comp; P.P; Cul decorate & avour (Jasminum sambac) 70cm; the jasmine of cakes, biscuits, garnish, etc. Med antiseptic l. T.L.Fr; traditional Asian food/herb, 2-5 leaves a HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera japonica) Rambler; Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue Jan. 10 www.herbs-to-use.com 5 perfumes & Chinese teas; aromatic white *LEMON GRASS (Cymbopogon citratus) 1m, H; 40cm; Fr.T; P.P; tea drunk traditionally to “make *MOTHERWORT (Leonorus cardica) 1m. H; A; flowers make a refreshing tea to aid digestion. $8 T.L.Fr; Comp; P.P; mulch, erosion control. the heart merry and joyful” Med valued for Med, anti-inflammatory, laxative, diuretic, aids JASMINE, NIGHT SCENTED (Cestrum Cul rich Vit. A & C, thick base in curries, stir-fries, temp.rel pain, headaches, fevers. $8 digestion, temp.rel. period pain, etc. $7 nocturum) 1-2m+, T.L.Fr; delightful honey/ fish; as tea refreshing hot, or cold, and added to fl ff **MINTS 20-40cm well-limed soil; most Mentha *MOUSE EARS (Hieracium pilosella) H; Gr.c; musk/almond scented owers give o their fruit cups. Med temp.rel. headaches, colds; species best not planted in garden with other rosettes of l. uniquely covered with stellately aroma in evenings. $15 rinse as hair conditioner. $5 BR plants, as most mints spread underground; plant branched hairs. l. in salads; Med astringent. $15 JASMINE, SPANISH (Jasminum EAST INDIES LEMON GRASS (C. flexousus) fl fl in large pot or bed just for mints. Cul in meats MUGWORT (Artemisia vulgaris) 60cm; H; Med grandi orum) H; 60cm; white aromatic ower; red base, grows taller & tolerates cold well, gravies, veg, vinegar, drinks, served with fr. Med. Med uses $15 same uses as C. citratus. $8 antiseptic leaves for nausea, temp.rel. pain, APPLEMINT (M.sauveolens) $5 cramps; Cul uses. $7 *!JOBS TEARS (Coix lachryma jobi) 1m; H; LEMON VERBENA (Aloysia triphylla) 1m; H; VARIEGATED APPLEMINT $6 TREE MUGWORT (A. verlotorum) 2m+ Dr.H; T.L.Fr; animal fodder; multi-coloured seeds Med digestive. Cul lemon flavoured l as tea & BASIL MINT (M. gentilis) $5 fl Fr.T; similar uses as above + this sp. is useful ideal in Dr.Fl.Ar. & crafts. Med traditional food avouring; & in P.P long lasting aroma. $9 CHEF’S MINT (Mentha cardinalis) refreshing as windbreaks, for worming animals, and bee Chinese uses; Cul used in Chinese recipes. $9 **! LICORICE (Glycyrrhiza glabra) 1m. Dec; Cul menthol aroma. $5 forage, mulch. $6 CHOCOLATE MINT (M. piperita piperita) a JOE PYE or Gravel Root (Eupatorium root 50 times sweeter than sugar (but can be fl *!MUKUNU-WENNA (Alternanthera triandra) purpureum) 1m; Aromatic l; Med uses. $30 taken by diabetics); to sweeten foods, drinks, wonderful aroma & avour. $5 CORSICAN MINT (M. requienii) carpet form Gr.c; Indian, Asian & Indonesian herb regarded JUNIPER (Juniperus communis) 4m+, plant thirst quencher. Med stomach upsets, blood as food for eyes and nervous system; Cul. $5 tonic, temp.rel bronchial coughs, mucous strong scented l. $8 male & female trees if berries are required. Med DRUIDS MINT (M. aquatica) beaut **PURPLE MUKUNU-WENNA purple l. dainty congestion, pain, indigestion, constipation; root fl stimulates elimination of uric acid and other peppermint aroma. $5 pink . Same uses as above & as a garnish. $5 toxins; temp. relief from pain and stiffness. $25 chewed by people who wish to quit smoking. $20 BPA (bulk prices avail. for commercial EAU DE COLOGNE (M. citrata) $5 *MULLEIN Black (Verbascum nigra) 1m+; A; **KAFFIR LIME (Citrus hystrix) 3-5m; T.L.Fr; crop; contact us for details). EGYPTIAN MINT $8 yellow fl; seed stalks attractive Dr Fl Ar; Cul fl very aromatic leaves valued in Thai & Indonesian GARDEN MINT (M. viridis / spicata) traditional in salads; Med temp.rel. bronchial coughs, cooking to flavour rice, meat dishes, curries, LINSEED (Linum usitatissimum) A, H, Med Cul mint jelly, sauce, etc. $4 catarrh, mucous congestion. $9 soups, as finely chopped garnish; small fruit many uses; Cul seed as food & for oil, etc. $6 GINGER MINT (M. gentilis) $6 MULLEIN White (Verbascum thapsus) $10 eaten; leaves infused as rinse for hair. $8 BPA LION’S EAR (Leonotis nepetifolia) A; H; bright MOUNTAIN MINT (Pycnanthemum pilosum) fl delightful tingling pepermint flavour $10 MYRTLES can be trimmed to bush size : KENAF (Hibiscus cannabinus) fast growing, fibre orange owers keep their colour in P.P; attract- ANISEED MYRTLE (Backhousia anisata) $30 ive seed capsules for Dr Fl Ar; Med prominent ORANGE MINT (M. piperita citrata) $5 valued for cloth & paper making, & seed/oil. $15 PEPPERMINT (M. piperita) $5 **CULINARY MYRTLE (Myrtus communis) African folk remedy; used by African Hottentots 2m+, Med uses; l. fl. & s. rich in Vit C, malic & KENKUR (Kaempheria galanga) l2cm; Dec; rare White PEPPERMINT grey/green l. $7 for its mild psycho-active properties. $10 citric acid; Cul salads & cooked dishes. $13 spice aromatic pungent root in Asian cooking PINEAPPLE MINT $7 fl LIPPIA LAWN (Lippia nodiflora) H; Gr.c; lawns, * CINNAMON MYRTLE (Backhousia myitifolia) and curries. Med uses. Orchid-like owers. $12 fl SPEARMINT (M. spicata) $5 and for holding banks; dainty pink/white . $7 RUST FREE SPEARMINT (M. rubra raripila) aromatic leaves $30 *KING OF BITTERS (Andrographis paniculata) fl **LEMON MYRTLE (Backhousia citriodora) H. A. 1m; revered in Ayurvedic & Chinese Med; *LOBELIA INFLATA also called Indian Tobacco; spicy cooling spearmint avour. $6 fl H 40cm A; blue fl; Med. $8 STONE MINT (Cunila origanoides) 30cm; Med uses; Cul leaves and owers rich in Vit anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, C, for tea and flavouring. $7 BPA digestive; research has found benefits for the LOVAGE (Levisticum officinalis) 50-60cm Med refreshing cool-mint aroma. $8 **!NASTURTIUM (Tropaeolum majus) 40cm, H; immune system, etc. $13 antibiotic, antiseptic, digestive, expectorant; *MIRACLE PLANT or ST Paul’s wort A; Med antifungal, tonic; natural antibiotic l. & Cul in savory dishes. $7 (Siegesbeckia orientalis) H; 1m; Med alterative, *LADY’S BEDSTRAW (Galium verum) Gr.c fl. high in Vit. C; Cul salads, pesto & garnish. $5 dainty l; used for dye; P.P. Med many uses, **MALLOW (Malva sylvestris) H 1m; leaves and stomachic, tonic, anti-rheumatic; skin diseases, *NEEM TREE (Azadirachta indica) T.L.Fr; Med anti-inflammatory, etc. $20 beautiful lavender eaten fl; Med digestive, anti- cuts, burns; made as a tincture gives a protective fl covering like a second skin on cuts. $13 many uses; seeds & leaves as an insecticide $10 LADY’S MANTLE (Alchemilla vulgaris) 40cm in ammatory, laxative. $10 **! NETTLE (Urtica dioica) H. 1m. T.L.Fr; liquid attractive plant with beautiful leaves. Med *MARJORAM Cul uses all species in salads, MONEYWORT (Lysimachia nummularia) H; fl Gr.c; T.L.Fr; Med wash, compress, ointment tea for healthy plants & spray for aphids etc; l. in uses, astringent, avonoids, etc. $25 meat, savory dishes, cheese, grills, Med uses; compost; tea as hair conditioner, and dandruff. SWEET (Origanum marjorana) 30cm. $5 rashes, wounds. $5 LAVENDER (Lavendula species) aromatic l; Med GOLDEN MONEYWORT yellow leaves. $6 Med temp.rel arthritis, hayfever; blood, liver English allardi & munstead 80cm $6; GOLDEN MARJORAM (O. vulgare aureum) and diuretic kidney tonic. Cul l. cooked like French 70cm $6; Italian 60cm $6 30cm. $5 **MOTHER OF HERBS, VARIEGATED (Coleus spinach; stews, etc; blended with fruit juices POT MARJORAM (O. onites) Gr.c;. $5 amboinicus variegata) 50cm; H; T.L.Fr; very *!LEBANESE CRESS (Apium nodiflorum) 30cm; fl makes a refreshing smoothie. $5 BPA *MARSHMALLOW (Althea officinalis) H; 60cm; attractive white/green l, lavender ; Med H; Gr.c; sprawling, lush attractive fern-like antiseptic leaves chewed for sore throat, NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS BELLS variegated leaves with pleasant, mild carrot-like flavour, Med mucilaginous l. for soothing irritations, (Alstroemeria pulchelia variegata) 1m, attractive inflammations, etc. $9 bedtime tea. Cul aromatic l. with meat, veg, wonderful in salads or as garnish, made into chopped & toasted on bread/butter. $5 white & green leaves, which keep well when cut fl fl pesto, etc; rich in Vit. & Min. $5 BPA **MEADOWSWEET (Filipendula ulmaria) And GREEN leafed species, also available. $5 in oral art; striking red/green owers & seed pods at Christmas time. $7 BR Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue Jan. 10 www.herbs-to-use.com 6 NUTMEG BUSH (Tetradenia riparia) 1-2m; bee as masticatory; Med uses. $ 20 tea, delicious fruit rich in Vit. C. $10 PINEAPPLE SAGE (S. elegans) base for fruit forage; musk scented l. used as moth repellent & *BETEL LEAF, VEGETABLE PEPPER (Piper NATIVE RASPBERRY (Rubus moluccanus) H; cups, flowers as garnish, etc. $7 in pot pourri; Med anti-bacterial, anti-fungal; sermentosum) T.L.Fr; 60cm; large glossy l, tri-lobed l; Med l. tea; Cul. sweet fruit. $10 RED SAGE (S. miltiorrhiza) Med traditional inhalant for headaches; tea: constipation, stom- Med uses. Cul leaf mild pungent flavour; NATIVE RASPBERRY (R. rosiflorius) bright red healing herb. $30 ache ache, diarrhea, coughs, candida, fevers; & used raw, cooked, as wraps; s. picked green as sweet fruit. Med l. tea. $10 LYRELEAF SAGE (S. Lyrata) 40cm Med. $9 externally as a wash on skin conditions. $10 condiment, & when ripe, the seeds embedded YELLOW RASPBERRY (Rubus ellipticus) H; And the following sages are used more as *OREGANO (Origanum vulgare) 30cm Comp; in a soft pulp are a tasty morsel. $8 BPA bright yellow tasty fruit. $10 Comp; P.P. sachets, rubs, etc. P.P: Cul meat & savory; Med aids the digestion, PERILLA (P. frutescens) 1m. A; Med **RAU OM (Limnophila aromatica) 10cm; T.L.Fr; FRUITI SAGE (S. dorisiana) 1m, delicious fl smelling l. and bright pink flowers. $8 leaves rubbed on toothache area for relief. $5 antioxidant; Cul aromatic green l. to avour traditional Asian herb in Vietnamese & Thai cuis- fl GOLDEN OREGANO (O.v. viride) Gr.c; dainty salads, meats (& as tenderiser), sushi, sweets, ine, used r&c in curries, sweet/sour dishes, MEXICAN SAGE (S. leucantha) purple . $8 round yellow leaves. $9 sauces; pickles; oil from leaves rich in linolenic meat; has affinity with roasted chicken, *SALAD BURNET (Sanguisorba officinalis) CUBAN OREGANO (Plectranthus spp.) 30cm acid. $12 vegetables, salads; tip sprigs as garnish; l. 30cm H; T.L.Fr; Med digestive; Cul attractive l. sprawler, fleshy small/round, aromatic l. *PURPLE PERILLA or SHIZO (P. frutescens) pleasantly aromatic & wonderful refreshing rich in calcium, refreshing cucumber-like flavour, Comp. in garden. $9 1m. H; A; Med antioxidant; Cul aromatic flavour; this herb is a real favourite with all who salads, sandwiches, garnish. $8 fl *ORRIS ROOT (Iris florentina) 50cm, scented purple leaves. to avour salads, meats (& as taste it. $15 SALT BUSH (Atriplex nummularia) 1m, survives root used as a fixative in P. P ; Med uses. $10 BR tenderiser) sushi, , sweets, sauces; oil from *RED CLOVER (Trifolium pratense) 30cm. Med. dry conditions and poor soils; Med emetic; leaves rich in linolenic acid. $6 Cul leaves and flowers eaten in salads. $8 benefits to circulatory system, kidneys, bladder PALMAROSA (Cymbopogon marrinii motia) H; fl grass 1m; for palmarosa oil & geranoil oil; Med PERIWINKLE (Vinca major) Gr.c . traditional REED CANARY GRASS (Phalaris arundinacea) Cul leaves r&c; mild salt avour. $15 lumbago, skin conditions; added to perfumes, Med uses; source of vincamine. $9 H; 50cm+; Med & euphoric. $20 **SAMBUNG (Gynura procumbens) 50-80cm cosmetics, insect repellents. $9 MADAGASCAR PERIWINKLE (Vinca rosea) Valued Med S.E.Asia & referred to as ”life extend- H, 60cm. pink fl. Med uses. $9 *!RHUBARB (Rheum rhubarbum ) H; 1m; l. fl *PANDAN or RUMPA (Pandanus odorus) 1m+; made as a pest spray; Med. Cul leaf stalks in er”; antioxidant, anti-in ammatory, febrifuge, Med. Cul. flavour rice, savory, sweets dishes; PETTY SPURGE, Radium Plant (Euphorbia pep- salads, stewed, wine, jams. $7 etc. Cul leaves r&c and made as tea. $25 leaves used as wraps, etc. $25 BPA lus) A; 30cm white stem sap on warts, corns, etc SARSPARILLA (Smilax ornato) Med uses; Cul (for details, see Isabell’s Herb Book). $5 ROCKET (Eruca veriscaria sativa) A. 60cm. Med fl PAPALO (Porophyllum ruderale) A; H; 60cm; Cul tonic, antioxidant; Cul salads, pesto, soups, avouring. $30 Mexican herb used like coriander. $7 **PLANTAIN: garnish. $5 NATIVE SARSPARILLA (Smilax australis) $20 BROAD LEAF (Plantago major) Cul salads, etc; **PARSLEY Med; Cul. ITALIAN $3 Med many uses; seeds used like psyllium. $5 ROCK SAMPHIRE (Crithmum maritimum) 50cm; *SAINT JOHNS WORT (Hypericum perforatum JAPANESE MITSUBA very hardy $3 BUCKSHORN (P. coronopus) attractive lobed H; attractive l. Med digestive aid, rich in Vit C.; ‘elixir’) Gr. C; H; Fr.T; fl. & l; Med uses. $8 fl TRIPLE CURLED $3 leaves look like buckshorns; great in salads Cul rare avouring used as garnish, condiments, *SAVORY (Satureja repandra) H; Gr.c; T.L.Fr; PASSIONFLOWER (Passiflora incarnata) H; and as a garnish. $7 pickles. $15 white fl; Cul soups, meat, veg, beans, etc. $6 vine; Med sedative, nervine, etc. $15 NARROW LEAF (P. lanceolata) similar uses to ROSE, CECILE BRUNNER (Rosa x polyantha) H LEMON SAVORY (S. biflora) 30cm. bright broad leaf plantain. $6 ideal for trellis or also free standing; beautiful green leaves have exquisitely strong lemon *PATCHOULI (Pogostemon patchouli) 1m; fl fl T.L.Fr; delightful aroma; P.P; bath bags, POKEROOT (Phytolacca americana) H. 1m; dye fragrant, petite, edible, pink owers. $15 aroma and avour. $7 perfumery, moth repellent; Comp; Cul try a leaf plant; Med uses; Cul very young l. as boiled **ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘tuscan SAW PALMETTO (Serenoa repens) 2m+ Med. to flavour a green salad. $7 vegetable. $15 blue’) H; 1m; Fr.T; Comp; P.P; Med digestive; eat berries for nutritional & prostate tonifying fi PAU D’ ARCO (Tabebuia impetiginosa) H. tree; POTENTILLA (P. erecta) Hardy 8cm+ Med hair conditioner; Cul with lamb, chicken, bene ts, or made as a tincture. $15 valued Med many ailments. $35 tonic, astringent, inflammation, etc. $20 spaghetti, cream cheese, in biscuits. $5 *SCULLCAP (Scutellaria lateriflora) 40cm; Dec; *RUE (Ruta graveolens) 1m; H. Comp; Med Med diuretic kidney tonic, temp. relief nervous PELITORY OF THE WALL (Parietaria judaica) PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE (Lythrum salicaria)1m, 40-80cm. T.L.Fr. Med acne, freckles, temp.rel. H; purple flower spikes; Med astringent; skin wash for eyes, and in oil for rub, etc. $7 headaches, stress, insomnia. $7 discomfort of haemorrhoids. $8 conditions, etc. $15 SACRED BAMBOO (Nandina domestica) 1-2 m. CHINESE SCULLCAP (S. formosa) bush 50cm purple fl; Med uses. $9 *PENNYROYAL (Mentha pulegium) H. Gr.c; **!PURSLANE (Portulacca oleracea) H; Gr.c; A; green/bronze/red ferny l. traditional Med. $20 deters ants, flies, fleas; ideal for rockeries & paths Cul rich source Vit & Min & a rich source of SAFFRON (Crocus sativus) 30cm Dec. pistils *SELFHEAL (Prunella vulgaris) Gr.c; T.L.Fr; when walked on releases refreshing pepper- omega-3 fatty acids; salads, cooked; Med. $5 rare flavouring spice; also for yellow dye. $15 Med sore throats, wash, sprains. $7 BR minty fragrance; Med temp.rel headaches, PYRETHUM (Tanacetum cinerarifolium) 60cm, *SAGES: 40cm+; H. sun & well-limed soil: **SENSITIVE PLANT (Mimosa pudica ) 50cm; cramps (not during pregnancy); Cul to flavour Comp; flowers used as an insecticide. $10 Med many uses; food for nervous system. Ferny fl CLARY SAGE (Salvia sclarea) Med. Cul. $10 root veg; infusions as pet rinse to deter eas. $4 fi CURLY WOOD SAGE (Teucrium scorodonia) l. close up quickly at slightest touch; fascinating RAMIE (Boehmeria nivea) H. 1-2m+; for bre, to grow, children and adults love to touch and PEPPER (Piper nigrum) Med. Cul paper making; Med uses. $15 60cm Med. Cul meat, stuffings. $10 peppercorns to flavour savory dishes. $25 GARDEN SAGE (Salvia officinalis) 40cm+ watch leaves fold up. $8 BPA BETEL PEPPER (P. betle) W.C; l. & berries used *RASPBERRY (Rubus ideaus) H; 1m; l. as tonic valued Med; traditional flavouring herb. $6 **SHEEP SORREL (Rumex acetosella) H; Gr.c; Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue Jan. 10 www.herbs-to-use.com 7 Cul l. beneficial to eat at start of meal as can spray & use as mulch. Cul to flavour biscuits, etc. $6 *VAP CA (Houttuynia cordata) H; 40cm; Dec. fury l; attractive border plant. Med uses. $15 fi stimulate digestive juices in mouth; add to Asian herb with sh aroma; leaves r&c. used to *WILD YAM (Dioscorea villosa) Dec. climber TARRAGON, SWEET (Tagetes lucida) 60cm, fl salads, cooked & garnish. Med strong Cul l. & yellow fl. anise flavour; use in savory avour meat dishes, soups, etc; valued in Japan Med for various ailments, and by pre & post antioxidant; ingredient in Essiac Tea. $5 BPA dishes, fruit salad and as tea. $6 as tonic tea. $8 BPA menopausal women; used as a cream. $49 VARIEGATED VAP CA markings on leaves can SLIPPERY ELM (Ulmus rubra) H. deciduous, THUJA (T. occidentalis) sm. tree; many Med *! ROUND YAM or AERIAL POTATO (Dioscorea Med. mucilaginous properties, valued for be of green, pink, cream; same uses as green uses, anti-microbial, expectorant, astringent; leaf form. $10 BR bulbifera) Dec; potato & root peeled & diced, treating the throat and digestive tract. $30 internal/external uses as tea, wash, ointment; and soaked well, then cooked or roasted. $15 VERVAIN (Verbena officinalis) 50cm Fr.T; Med *SMALL FLOWERED WILLOW HERB warts, brown spots on hands & arms, etc. $30 **! YAM, GREATER ASIATIC (Dioscorea alata) bedtime tea, stress, relief, fevers, etc. $9 (Epilobium parviflorum) H; Gr.c; 30cm; Med l. Dec. H. climber. Med uses; Cul. large tuber in THYME: all species of thymes Comp; bee forage; **VETIVER GRASS ‘Monto‘ (V. zizanioides) in salads, tea, helps maintain normal kidney Med antiseptic; Cul add to meat, savory dishes. the ground & bulblets that form on vine, are function & to aid male urological conditions; 1.5m high; clumping grass; species Qld. DPI eaten cooked. $7 BR GARDEN THYME (T. vulgaris) 40cm; $5 researched over 10 years for infertile seed; bed wetting, etc. $8 CARAWAY THYME (T. herba-borona) Gr.c; YELLOW DOCK (Rumex crispus) H; 1m; Med fl moisture conservation & erosion control, mulch; SNEEZEWORT (Achillea ptarmica) 40cm; with delicious caraway avour. $6 aromatic root yields valuable oil used in seed and leaf infusion as laxative, etc. $8 infused leaves as insect repellent. Med leaves ITALIAN THYME (T. nummilarius) 30cm; use perfumery, drinks, foods, cosmetics, soaps; root YLANG YLANG (Cananga ororata) evergreen chewed relieve tooth-ache; dried l. powdered on pizza & spaghetti. $6 fixative in P.P; crafts; insect repellent; Med tree for very warm sheltered position, for a sneezing powder; Cul. l. in salads. $15 LEMON THYME (T. citriodorus) 20cm; $5 tonic, digestive, temp. relief arthritis, fevers, exquisitely scented flowers, oil used in aroma *SOAPWORT (Saponaria officinalis) 30cm; MOTHER of THYME (T. serphyllum) 5cm; $6 stress; aromatherapy. $10 BR BPA therapy, perfume and food flavouring; Fr.T; detergent properties, use to wash fabrics, SPANISH WOOD THYME (T. mastichina) traditional Asian aphrodisiac; Med uses. $30 40cm delightful refreshing menthol- VIETNAMESE HOT MINT (Periscaria odorata) in bath, shampoo hair & dog. Just chop leaves or fl eucalyptus fragrance, a real favourite. $8 50cm; H; pink . beaut as garnish; Cul spicy **YARROW (Achillea millefolium) H. Gr.c; ferny root and simmer in water 5 minutes strain & use; pungent flavoured l. with curries, salads, Asian ff l; Several l. in compost act as catalyst for quick also for dandru & rashes. $6 *!TOOTHACHE PLANT (Spilanthes acmella) cooking, marinades, stir-fries. $6 BR break down. Med temp. relief colds, pain, 30cm; A; yellow fl. antiseptic l. rubbed on spot SORREL, FRENCH (Rumex acetosa) 50cm *VIOLET (Viola odorata) Gr.c; H; sh; fragrant diarrhea, fevers, headaches, period pain, ffi of toothache, teething baby, mouth sores, relief FR.T; Med; Cul soups, sauces, salads, stu ngs, ff flowers; P.P. perfumery; Med uses; Cul in salads, bleeding, wounds. $5 BPA omelettes. $8 with quick anesthetic e ect. Trying is believing! The natural antibiotic leaves eaten fresh like desserts, drinks, garnish. $6 BR **YELLOW MELILOT (Melilotus officinalis) H. SOUTHERNWOOD (Artemisia abrotanum) 1m; cress and added to salads have been found to NATIVE VIOLET (Viola hederacea) Gr.c; A. 60cm; l. contain coumarin, vanilla-like frag- Comp; P.P; garden spray; Cul. $7 give relief for thrush, candida. $8 kidney shaped l. lavender & white fl. $5 rance when crushed & can be used as a flavour- fl SPANISH MOSS (Tillandsia usneoides) hang WALLPEPPER (Sedum acre) Gr.c; succulent l. ing agent. Med diuretic, anti-in ammatory; tea TUBEROSE (Polianthes tuberosa) 1m. white for congestion of the lymph system, etc. $10 over fence or tree, no need to water, plant will waxen, sweet fragrant fl; aphrodisiac. $15 soothing properties; Cul food, & pepper thicken & lengthen; use as garden mulch, substitute; used as a survival food. $10 *YERBA MATE TEA (Ilex paraguariensis) H; Fr.T; stuffing cushions, etc. Med in ointments. $6 BR *TURMERIC (Curcuma longa) 1m; Dec; yellow 3m+; attractive l. & red berries; the most drunk dye. Cul essential ingredient curries, Asian *WELSH BUNCHING ONIONS H; bulb, 50cm, SPEEDWELL (Veronica officinalis) Gr.c. Med multiplies fast, l. great to use cut like shallots in beverage in Sth. America; valued as tonic tea, dishes, pickles; Med antioxidant, anti- said to have no undesirable stimulant effects. wash on wounds,skin conditions; tea for symp- inflammatory, aids digestion. $6 BPA BR meat, savory dishes & as garnish. $6 BR toms stress , blood tonic, indigestion, etc. $12 ffi Can be sweetened with honey, sugar, + lemon. UDDER PLANT (Solanum mammosum) 1m **WATERCRESS (Nasturtium o cinale) 30cm Rich Vit & Min. Med aids the digestion & other STAR OF BETHLEHEM (Ornithogalum yellow fruit shaped like cows udder, Med. $12 well limed soil, grow in pot at back door so close uses. $25 BPA umbellatum) 20cm; Dec summer; the Bach for daily use. Med many uses; Cul use raw & *VALERIAN (Valeriana officinalis) 50cm H; cooked; rich source Vit. A, Bl, B2, Bl7, C, E, iron, YUCCA (Yucca filamentosa variegata) H; 1-2m, Flower essence for mental and physical shock; fl and is an ingredient in Rescue Remedy. $20 shade lover; rich phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, potassium, iodine, calcium, germanium. $5 beautiful white bell ; Med uses, etc. $15 BR potassium, add to compost. Comp; in garden *WORMWOOD (Artemisia absinthium) H ZEBRA GRASS (Miscanthus zebrinus) H; Fr.T; **!STEVIA (S. rebaudiana) 60cm. Med. Cul. l. said to stimulate earth worms; l. tea spray to 50cm; grey l; garden spray, Comp; sachets in striking green, cream stripes cross-ways on the fresh or dried, natural sweetening properties promote disease resistant plants from cupboards to deter moths; Med with care, for leaves; attractive in landscaping; erosion many times sweeter than sugar, but without dampening-off disease; Med tea for temp. rel. stomach upsets, expelling parasitic worms, control & for mulch. $8 BR calories; use in drinks, baking, etc. $25 BPA pain, headache, sedative. $8 indigestion, etc. $8 SWEET WOODRUFF (Asparule odorata) H; NOTE: Seasonally, other rare herbs may be avail- *VANILLA (V. planifolia) trailing orchid; W.C, AFRICAN WORMWOOD (A. afra) 1m, able, like... rose hips, white sage, wasabi, arnica, 20cm; T.L.Fr; Attractive vanilla scented l; P.P; pods in P. P ; aromatic pods to flavour icecream, fragrant ferny foliage. Uses as above. $8 Cul. Med benefits lymphatics, etc. $9 mandrake, astragalis, santolina, noni, schisandra, cakes, icings, drinks, fruit salad. $20 BPA TREE WORMWOOD (A. arborencens) 1m. Fr. tarragon, codonopsis, schisandra, cloves, TADE (Polygonum hydropiper ‘Fastigiatum’) A; VANILLA GRASS (Anthoxanthum odoratum) silver/grey ferny foliage. Med uses. $8 tea, witch hazel, sweet annie, bloodflower, etc. H; 40cm; Med uses; Cul in sushi, tempura. $7 30cm; H; tufting grass; P.P; sachets, bath bags; l. SWEET WORMWOOD ‘sweet annie’ (A. annua) You are welcome to email or ring for availability TANSY (Tanacetum vulgare) 50cm; T.L.Fr; pleasant tea; Med temp rel. pain, tincture H 1 meter, valued Med many uses. $25 & prices. There are more herbs listed under Comp dried l. in sachets in cupboards, garden sniffed for hayfever, etc. $8 BR WOUNDWORT (Stachys lantana) H; 20cm; grey seeds. Of the seeds list, we may have these Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue Jan. 10 www.herbs-to-use.com 8 available as plants seasonally; or annuals like BLACKBERRY JAM BUSH (Randia formosa) H. Fr.T; doesn’t mind wet; attractive l; tubers, seeds, have pear/like flavour. $6 shepherds purse, we generally do not pot up, 1-2m, white fl; yellow skinned oval fruit 3cm steamed, baked, roasted, made into chips are RED CHERRY GUAVA very tasty. $6 but just stock as seed. long, squeeze black flesh into mouth, tastes like deliciously nutty. $6 BR BPA YELLOW CHERRY sweet fruit. $6 blackberry jam. $10 PURPLE STEMMED COCO YAM $8 BR PINEAPPLE GAUVA sweet fruit. $6 TREES, LEGUMES, BOMBAX also called Dwarf Guinea Chestnut SCRUNCHY LEAFED Variegated Yautia ICECREAM BEAN (Inga edulis) H. legume VEGETABLES and RARE EDIBLES (Pseudobombax ellipticum alba syn. Pachira COCO YAM 1m. striking white, cream & shade tree; sweet white pulp around seed in fl insignis) H; attractive tree, white fl; oval pods, shades of green large l; perfumed owers. Cul pod eaten fresh. $12 Useful plants to improve and beautify our Med. Cul edible seeds. $10 tuber cooked. $15 BR fi environment, purify the air, provide food and **! INDIAN FIG (Opuntia cus indica) H; 1-3m fl *!DAROOKA or PIT PIT (Sacharum edule) 2m+; income, windbreaks, animal and bee forage, *! BRAZILIAN CHERRY(Eugenia uni ora) 2-3m ; Fr.T; Cul thick l. peeled used as cooked good source Vit C, fresh, juiced, jam, wine. $6 T.L. Fr; H; fast; ideal for windb; l. animal fodder; vegetable; fruit eaten fresh & jams; many Med nitrogen soil improving legumes, for mulch & fl Cul unfurled . cooked considered a real uses; survival food. $8 BPA BR compost, survival foods, etc... * BUCKWHEAT, PERENNIAL (Fagopyrum cymo- delicacy. $10 BR sum) 1m; H; Fr.T; soil improver, yields lots of l. !INDIAN HILL GOOSEBERRY (Rhodomyrtus *!ACEROLA CHERRY (Malphigia glabra) Californian DERRIS TREE (D. robusta) legume 5-10m, shade Honey variety, 2m+; T.L.Fr; red fruit 3000mg Vit. C for mulch & compost, with quick re-growth; tomentosa) Dr.H; FR.T; 2m bush, attractive fl tree, pink/white fl; soil improver, mulch. $20 fl fl per 100g; use fresh, juiced, jam. $8 BPA Med stimulates blood circulation, anti-in am- pink owers, excellent avoured small purple matory etc; rich in rutin which research has DESMANTHUS (D. virgatus) H. legume 1-3m; fruit, fresh, jams, drinks. $12 *AMERICAN GROUND NUT (Apios americana found can inhibit carcinogens; Cul l eaten r&c; nitrogen, mulch; 22% protein; poultry & animal fl syn. tuberosa) Dec; legume climber, high *!JABOTICABA (Myrciaria cauli ora) H 2-5m dainty white fl as garnish; nutritious seed. $9 fodder, fast regrowth when cut. $8 fl protein tuber nutty flavour, cooked, make flour, purple fr. avour similar to grapes. $10 add to pickles. $15 BUSH LUCERNE (Desmodium gyroides) H; *DRAGONFRUIT (Hylocereus sp) H; climbing LILLY PILLY (Syzygium paniculatum compacta) 1-4m; Nit; fast growing ; ideal for poor soils and cactus, very refreshing, use fresh & drinks. Native tree, or trim as bush, pink fr. raw&jams $8 APPLE CACTUS (Cereus peruviana) H; 2-3m; also waterlogged land; leaves 22% protein, PINK FRUIT $8 RED FRUIT $10 BR Fr.T; fruit raw, drinks & jams. $20 BR POWDERPUFF LILLY PILLY (Syzygium wil- animal fodder; mulch (quick re-growth). $10 **! DRUMSTICK TREE (Moringa oleifera) H; 3m sonii) 1-3m; red fl; white fruit eaten raw. $8 **ARRACACHA (Arracacia xanthorrhiza) 1m, sh; *CALABASH TREE (Crescenta cujete) 4m+; fr. +; WC & T.L.Fr. ; leaves & pods as food, protein delicious tasty stems used r & c; root also eaten; LOQUAT (Eriobotrya japonica) H; 4m+; yellow eaten and shell of fruit made into bowls. $15 38% with all 8 essential amino acids, making it sweet fruit. $8 rare edible from Sth. America. $35 an excellent alternative to meat; leaves used **! CAROB or Chocolate tree (Ceratonia MAKU LOTUS (Lotus uliginous) P. nit. fixing BAMBOO ‘ARROWHEAD’ (Pseudosasa siliqua) H; Fr.T; lge. legume tree (can be pruned); fresh, or dried & powdered for protein source; japonica) H; runner; very attractive l; showy in legume 20-30cm, tolerates acid & infertile soils & several trees should be planted to be sure of seed used as water purifier; Med uses. $10 BPA fl pots & only grows to approx.1-2m; good screen ooding, shade tolerant, useful as living mulch male & female; excellent windbreaks, animal & **! FEIJOA (F. sellowiana) 2m+; H; Fr.T; plant in orchards; animal forage. $8 BR plant; culms for basket making, arrows, & bee fodder; Med. Cul high protein, calcium- 2 trees close for cross-pollination, used as MALAY APPLE (Syzygium malaccense) H; tree reinforcement in mud walls. $20 rich pods fresh (similar flavour to dates) or roast- windbreaks; attractive flowers; fl.petals eaten; ‘BABY PANDA BEAR‘ BAMBOO ed, ground for flavouring drinks, cakes, choco- fruit eaten fresh, jams, wine, etc. $7 6m+; red pear shaped fruit, sweet & juicy. $25 (Pogonatherum paniceum ‘monica’) clumping lates; survival food, pods store well. $6 BPA ! FIG, BROWN TURKEY (Ficus carica) Dec. sweet MIDYIM (Austromyrtus dulcis) 40cm; soft sp. 15-30cm tall, loves water; miniature l; sweet, tasty fruit 1cm diameter. $9 looks great in pots. $20 *CAPE GOOSEBERRY (Physalis angulata) 60cm delicious fr eaten fresh, jams. & dried. $15 ‘FORTUNE INVITING’ BAMBOO bataea H; T.L.Fr; tasty fruit used raw & cooked, etc. $8 FINGER LIME ‘Rainforect Pearl’ (Microcitrus SILKY AUSTROMYRTUS (A. tenufolia) grows kumasasa) culms 2mm x 1-2m (smaller if kept **! CASSAVA (Manihot esculenta) 1-3m; Dec; australasica) sm tree; Dr.H; FR.T; delicious fr. to 1m so taller than Midyim; with similar fruit. $9 in pots), l. have attractive markings for floral Med. Cul contains B17; protein leaves & root with juicy cells similar in appearance to caviar MIGHTY MUCLH BUSH 2-3m legume nitrogen art work & crafts. $15 cooked; wilted leaves for animal fodder. $6 BPA with delightful lime flavour; high Vit C $10 fixer, use as mulch and add to compost. $15 ‘KUMURO-ZASA’ BAMBOO (Pleioblastus **! CEYLON SALAD LEAVES (Basella alba) H; FOOD CANDLE TREE (Parmentiera aculeata) H. *!MIRACLE FRUIT (Synsepalum dulcificum) H; viridistriastus) runner 10-50cm, makes an Gr.c; or trellis; Med uses; Cul nutritious leaves warm to tropical, large long sweet fruit (flavour 1.5m; sh; T.L.Fr; eat small red fruit and for attractive potted bamboo; showy green & eat raw and cooked are rich in mucin. $6 resembles sugar cane) eaten raw, cooked, several hours after, anything eaten with sour gold variegated leaf. $15 Other species RED STEMMED CEYLON SALAD LEAVES pickles, jams, drinks, etc. $25 flavour will taste deliciously sweet. $20 avail. (Basella rubra) same uses as B. alba. $7 GOVERNORS PLUM (Flacourtia ramontchi) H; MONSTERIO Fruit Salad Plant (Monstera BEAD TREE (Adenanthera pavonia) attractive *! CEDAR BAY CHERRY (Eugenia reinwardtiana) 3-6m; withstands light frosts, maroon 2cm dia. deliciosa) 1m; s.sh; 25cm long, sweet flavoured sub-tropical; Med; Cul young leaves eaten l.5m; H; T.L.FR; Australian native, showy white fl. fr. r&c. $12 fr $15 r&c; bright red seeds as beads for necklaces, & tasty red fruits over many months of year. $10 **! MUSHROOM PLANT (Rungia klossii) H; sh. etc. (do not eat seeds as these are toxic). $15 GREWIA (G. asiatica) Hardy bush 3m, small **! CHOKO (Sechium edule) H.vine, T.L.Fr; purple fr. eaten raw, drinks, etc. $15 60cm. T.L.Fr; Like eating mushrooms? Then you BIGNAY (Antidesma binius) 3-8m evergreen for will enjoy growing this plant, tasty mushroom abundance of chocos; raw or cooked, sweet or **! GRUMICHAMA (Eugenia dombeyi) 3m+; H; tropical, sub-tropical & warm temp. climates, flavour; nutritious, chlorophyll rich l. higher savoury, stewed with cinnamon & sugar or tasty sweet fruit 3-4cm dia. $8 clusters of small fruit with red pulp; leaves eaten honey tastes similar to pears; in pickles. $6 BR protein than mushrooms; Vit A & C, calcium & raw & cooked & for flavouring rice, etc. $25 *! GUAVA (Psidium species) Fr.T. Leaves Med. iron; salads, in stir-fries. $8 **! COCO YAM (Xanthosma sagittifolium) 1m; H; INDONESIAN GUAVA creamy/white fruit, few Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue Jan. 10 www.herbs-to-use.com 9 NO-MOW GRASS (Zoysia tenuifolia) ground arboreus) H; 1-2m; bright red fl. added to **! SWEET POTATO (Ipomea batatas) H 40cm CHINESE WATERCHEST NUTS (Eleocharis hugger; always green, likes moist conditions, dishes, fried & used as garnish.; l. edible too $8 ground sprawler; edible l. & nutritious tuber dulcis) 60cm; Dec; easy to grow even in small ideal feature. $9 ROSE APPLE (Eugenia jambos) H. tasty fr. $12 ORANGE $5 WHITE $5 container that holds water; Med uses; Cul eat ! OCA also called New Zealand Yams (Oxalis **! SALAD MALLOW (Corchorus olitorius) H; PURPLE tuber variety, said to have properties chestnuts raw and cooked. $7 tuberosa) 30cm; l. & pink tubers eaten, fried, 1m; A; chlorophyll rich l. over 20% protein & that help balance body hormones. $6 BR DUCKWEED (Spirodela sp) mini floating l; food boiled, roasted, soups. $8 extremely rich in potassium, calcium, *TAMARILLO (Cyphomadra betacea) red fruit, for herbivorous fish, ducks, dried for human *OLIVE TREE (Olea europaea) fruit pickled and magnesium; eaten r.&c; or l. dried, crushed & eat fresh, pickles, jams. $10 food. $10 BR stored, to use with other foods as protein for oil content; antioxidant-rich l. as tea. $10 **TAMARIND (Tamarindus indica) H; T.L.Fr; !NARDOO (Marsilea mutica) 15cm, Dec; source; l. as tea, fresh/dried. Med. $6 PANAMA BERRY (Muntingia calabura) sm tree, legume tree, l. & pod pulp eaten, rich in citric, attract-ive 4 leafed clover-like l; l & seed eaten. red berries have butterscotch-like flavour. $15 **SAMBU LETTUCE (Alternanthera sissoo) Per. tartric & malic acid; use in drinks, marinades, $10 BR 50cm; likes shade; lush, crinkly, nutritious leaves; Mini PAPYRUS REED (Cyperus prolifer) H; curries, pickles, sweet /sour dishes. $8 BPA PICKEREL RUSH (Pontederia cordata) H; glossy fl use young l. raw, & large leaves cooked, toss in l; spikes of attractive blue fl; edible seeds. $15 50cm; T.L.Fr; ornamental / landscaping, oral stir-fries etc. Med uses. $8 **! TARO (Colocasia esculenta) H; 1m; Fr.T; art, paper making. $12 Tolerates wet but will grow in dry; nutritious l. & MYRIOPHYLLUM (M. aquaticum) attractive SAUSAGE TREE (Kigelia africana) H; shade tree; stems & roots cooked; survival food. $5 BPA ferny foliage; grows in water and leaves show *! PASSIONFRUIT: large seed pods look like giant sausages and can JAPANESE (Passiflora maliformis) H; T.L.Fr; GIANT TARO (C. gigantea) $6 above water; oxygenator. $10 BR be up to 1m long. Extract of ‘sausages’ is an GREEN TARO $9 fr many months of year; hard shell sweet ingredient in skin care products. $20 LIZARD TAIL (Soururus chinensis) 30cm. Dec. flavour; valued for craft work, as shells if not IMPERIAL TARO (C. antiquorum) dark green Med crushed l. applied boils, etc. $10 eaten dry out like gourds. $8 *SNUFF BOX TREE (Oncoba spinosa) H; 5m; to brown markings on l. $13 fl PANAMA RED $7 Fr.T; fragrant ; hard shelled 9cm fr. almond- PURPLE STEMMED TARO attractive l. $15 SEEDS AVAILABLE meal-like flavour; Med source of RED LEAFED TARO (C. es. ‘Fontainesii’) $15 HAWAIAN GOLD $7 NON-HYBRID SEEDS are seeds you can save JAMACIAN WATERLEMON very delicious. $15 chauloormoorga oil; dried fruit husks for small 2 TONED GREEN LEAF TARO (C. fallix) $15 ff year after year; seeds are the absolute GRANADILLA giant passionfruit. $15 containers & for snu & other stimulants; & craft All taros can be sent BR work etc. $9 ultimate in re-cycle-able resources. It is an **! PAW PAW (Carica papaya) 2m+; Low Fr.T; TEOSINTE PERENNIAL CORN (Zea advantage to soak seeds (all except very fine seed) Med uses; Cul very nutritious fruit. $5 *SOURSOP / GRAVIOLA (Annona muricata) H. diploperennis) 1m+; H; lush l. for stock feed, and in warm to hot water for several hours, before 4m+ T.L.Fr. similar flavour to custard apple. $20 seed ground for flour etc. $8 *! PEPINO (Solanum muricatum) H, 60cm planting (as this softens hard seed coats). Plant seed T.L.Fr; juicy, sweet, oval yellow fruit. $7 *! STAR FRUIT (Averrhoa carambola) H 5m; juicy UMKOKOLA or KEI APPLE (Vyalis caffra) H; 4m in fine loose mix, and for maximum germination, fr. raw, dried; slices star shaped. $20 keep soil moist but not waterlogged; and seeds that *! PERSIMMON (Diospyros kaki) H. Dec; sweet + high & grows very wide; thorns on branches, fruit. Eat fresh, jams, dried. $7 *! STRAWBERRIES: which weep to ground, often used as living may dry out for even a few hours could die and not ALPINE STRAWBERRY, RED H: fruits many fences; fr flavour a little bit like apricot. $10 germinate. Creatures of the night can find seeds *!PINTO PEA (Arachis pintoi) H; legume; Gr.c; tasty, and garden pests like slugs and snails are months of the year. $5 **! VEGETABLE HUMMINGBIRD TREE T.L.Fr; ideal living mulch & nitrogen source; partial to germinating seeds. Root vegetables, ALPINE STRAWBERRY, GOLDEN H; sweet (Sesbania formosa) H; nitrogen fixing legume erosion control, animal fodder & small peanut; melons, pumpkins, beans are best planted straight yellow/white berries taste like strawberries 4m+; Med many uses for internal & external Cul, use bright yellow fl. as garnish. $6 BPA into their permanent position in ground. Some and cream! Fruits many months of year. $5 use; Cul l. 36% protein, seeds 40%; rich in iron; seeds can germinate very quickly in 1-3 weeks, PIT PIT, FAN LEAFED (Setaria palmifolia) 1m; H; COMMERCIAL VARIETY $5 leaves, pods & large flowers eaten. $15 T.L.Fr; thick base r&c; stir-fries etc. $9 INDIAN STRAWBERRY H. Gr.c $5 while other seeds can take several months to 2 *! WARRIGAL GREENS (Tetrogonia years; some can be spasmodic in showing, & some *! POMEGRANATE (Punica granatum) H; 2m+; *SUGAR CANE (Saccharum officinarum) 1-3m. tetragonoides) H; native plant, ground sprawler, very difficult to germinate (that is why they are rare Fr.T; fruit raw, juiced, in fruit salad; Med many culms peeled, chewed for refreshing sweetness, r&c; high iron, calcium, protein 29.8%. $6 uses; rich in antioxidants. $8 juicing; Med benefits. $6 plants). In cold climates seeds of annuals should be *WAX JAMBU or BELL FRUIT (Syzygium planted spring & summer. Seeds that have come PUMPKIN TREE, Hmong Eggplant (Solanum RED SUGAR CANE red stems $13 BR samarangense) H. fast, heavy bearing, bright from very cold climate backgrounds, it is often an integrifolium) A. 120cm attractive bright orange **! SWEET LEAF BUSH (Sauropus androgynus) pink crisp fr. eat fresh or juiced. $15 advantage to put the seed in fridge 2-4 weeks+. fruit used in Asian cooking. $15 1-2m; T.L Fr; delicious l. over 34% protein, & There will not be space to give details of description **! QUEENSLAND GREENS (Hibiscus manihot) rich in Vit. & Min; raw (tastes like fresh peas) or EDIBLE & USEFUL AQUATICS and uses on all species in the seeds list. Species H; 2m+ T.L.Fr; l. 29% protein, Vit, Min & mucin, in cooked savory dishes; plant a living food already described under herbs or edible plants will use r&c; salad, meat & savory dishes; survival hedge; valuable survival food. Indonesian folk *! ARROWHEAD (Sagittaria sagittifolia) 60cm only have common names listed; and similarly with food. $12 remedy for snoring & teeth grinding! $20 BPA +; tubers & l. eaten cooked. $20 BR some standard vegetables, fruits, and many other **CRANBERRY HIBISCUS (Hibiscus **! SWEET FRUIT ROOT (Polymnia sonchifolia) **!CHINESE SACRED LOTUS (Nelumbo common plants. Number of seeds per packet can

acetosella) H. 1-2 m Med many uses; Cul Dec. H; 1-2m tasty root, high potassium & inulin, nucifera) Dec; for ponds, large containers, differ with each seed variety. Rare seeds, or fl edible showy red leaves & pink . r&c $20 sweet & crunchy like an apple; used r&c; Med magnificent fl; pods for Dr.F.Ar; every part of seeds in short supply, may have between * IBIKA variety, 2 m; edible leaves.$12 uses; l. for animal fodder 17% protein; $20 BPA plant eaten including tasty root, in stir-fries, etc. 12-25 seeds per packet, while many seed *! RED LANTERN HIBISCUS (Malvaviscus Med many uses. $25 BR; seed $5 each varieties, and particularly species with very Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue Jan. 10 www.herbs-to-use.com 10 small seed may have 25 to 150 seeds per fruit; keeps well when picked. $6 SEEDS OF LEGUMES Lentils $5 packet. Armenian $4 Mighty Mulch Bush $10 Crystal Apple $4 NITROGEN FIXING SOIL IMPROVING, MULCH Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) $6 VEGETABLES & CHLOROPHYLL fl Green Gem hardy, excellent avour. $4 SOURCE, ANIMAL & BEE FORAGE, HIGH Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) H; fast; 1-3m T.L.Fr; RICH SALAD GREENS Endive $4 PROTEIN FOODS, BEANS, ETC. quick windbreaks; bee, animal & human food $4 Fat Hen (Chenopodium album) H. 1m nutritious Red clover (Trifolium pratense) H. 1m T.L.Fr; Amaranth: all species hardy; 1-2m A; high l. r&c. Seeds rich in nutrients too. $5 BUSH BEANS Nit; Med many uses. $5 protein l. & s. (protein easily assimilated) Flour Gourd (Wax Gourd) (Benincasa hispida) Adzuki Red Japanese Bean $4 Snow Peas $5 Grain Amaranth (Amaranthus H; r&c to 20kg+ can keep over 18 months once Cannellini Bean $4 Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) l. & pulp in pods hypochondriacus) $4 pkt picked; survival food. $7 Mung Bean $3.50 eaten. Med. & Cul. $8 Leaf Amaranth (Tampala) (A. giganteus) $5 Gherkin, West Indian, heavy bearing. $6 Soy Bean $4 Tree Lucerne (Chamaecytisus palmensis) 1-3 m; Love lies bleeding (A. Caudatus) striking long Globe Artichoke $6 nitrogen, mulch, animal fodder. $7 red fl. spikes. $5 Kale $6 CLIMBING BEANS Vegetable Hummingbird Tree (Sesbania Native Amaranth (A. viridis) l. r&c, and seeds Leek $5 Require trellis, fence or support... formosa) leaves 36% protein & seeds 40%. $15 eaten too, and plant enjoyed by poultry. $5 Lettuce, Oak Leaf $3.50 Purple King Bean $4 More legumes with Med. uses under Herb Asparagus $5 Long Bean (Lagenaria siceraria) technically not Rice Bean (Vigna umbellata) climbing or gr.c; H; Seeds. Beetroot , Rapid Red $3.50 a ‘bean’; veg.1-2m, grow on ground or trellis. $7 A; excellent mulch, animal & bee forage, l. & Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) H, A; eaten Loofah (L. aegyptiaca) H; A ; veg. when young & young pods eaten, & dried seed are tasty HERB SEEDS r&c. valued Med. $8 sponge when mature. $5 sprouted (similar flavour to mung bean); and a CULINARY & MEDICINAL USES, etc. Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) $5 Loofah, Angled (L .acutangula) veg; & when good survival food as seeds store well. $4 Capsicum California wonder $4 dried ornamental for crafts. $8 Scarlet Runner beautiful fl; tasty pods. $5 Angelica (Angelica archangelica) $7 Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) $9 Little Loofah, (L.purgens) valued Med Seven Year Bean H; heavy bearing. $6 Anise (Pimpinella anisum) $6 Carrot, variety “All Seasons” $3.50 and for craft work, etc. $9 Snake Bean Climber, long pods. $5 Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) $8 Celeriac celery/like tops & large bulbous roots Mizuna salad greens $5 Sugar snap peas $5 Annato (Bixa orellana) $9 eaten r&c. $6 Mountain Spinach (Red Orach) $6 Velvet Bean, Magic Bean Climber, pods are Arla (Tethonia sp.) $7 Ceylon Salad Leaves (Basella alba) $6; Red Mukunu-wenna l. r&c; Med. $5 velvety, nutritious seeds. $10 Arnica (A. chamissonis) $10 stem Ceylon Salad Leaves (Basella rubra) $7 Purple Mukunu-wenna l. r&c; Med. $5 Winged Bean Dec; the whole plant can be Astragalus (A. membranaceaus) H; is the Chicory (Cichorium intybus) $5 Mustard $5 eaten, young pods raw when 10-l5cm, young l. valued Huang Qi in Chinese Med. $9 Aussie Gem Geranium $7 Chilacayote (Curcurbita ficifolia) Cold tolerant Okra ‘Clemsons spineless‘ $5 & fl. & tuber; dried seed roasted, etc. $6 Aztec Sweet Herb (Phyla scaberrima) 30cm squash, grow over ground or trellis, r&c, savory Onions, ‘bunching’ $4 OTHER LEGUMES & sweet dishes; excellent keeper (1-2 years). $9 Pumpkin: Med uses; Cul. very sweet leaf. $6 Chillies: Butternut $4; Giant Atlantic $6 Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) $4 BASILS: Birds Eye $4; Fiesta $5 Jap Pumpkin $4; Pawpaw Pumpkin $5 Binko, kowhai (Sophora tetraptera) Fr.T, sm Sweet Basil $4; Camphor Basil $4 fl Habanero, very hot. $5 Pumpkin Tree also called Hmong Eggplant legume tree, attractive anged pods / crafts $10 Clove Basil $5 Jalapeno $5; Pablano $5 (Solanum integrifolium) A. 120cm, bright Bush Lucerne (Desmodium gyroides) H.1-3 m; East African Basil or Fever Plant $5 fi Red Mexican Bell Pepper $5 orange fruit used in Asian cooking. $12 nitrogen xer, mulch, animal fodder. $10 Sacred Basil $5; Dark Opal $5 fl Red Cayene (Tabasco) $5 Radish: Butter y Pea (Clitoria ternatea) H. creeper, Greek Basil $5; Lemon Basil $5 fl Thai Hot $5; Black Chilli $7 Red $3.50; Black $5 beautiful heavenly blue pea . Med. Fl. used to Spicy Globe Basil $5; Thai Basil $5 Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) Med. $10 Chop Suey Greens, Edible Chrysanthemum Rocket, salad leaves $5 dye food blue. $9 (C. coronarium) H; 1m A; l. & fl. valued for stir- Candlestick Cassia (C. allata) Med uses, etc. $8 Belladonna (Atropa belladonna) Med. $10 Rutabagga root vegetable $6 fl fries, soups, meat dishes to give a distinctive Salad Mallow (Corchorus olitorius) $5 Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) high nutrient pods. $5 Blood ower (Asclepius curassavica) Med. $15 Chinese flavour. $7 Crotalaria (C. Grahamiana) 2m; mulch, Blossom Bouquet (Dombeya burgassiae) $6 Curled Salad Mallow H; 1m; frill leaves. $8 ffi Corn: Salsify root flavour likened to oysters. $7 nitrogen, root cell system said to trap & kill Borage (Borago o cinalis) Cul & Med. $4 Autumn gem multi-coloured cobs. $4 Sambu Lettuce (Alternanthera sissoo) $8 nematodes. $8 Brahmi (Barcopa monnieri) $10 Early Leaming $4 Scorzonera, Black Salsify l. & r veg. $7 Crotalaria, Parrot Pea (Crotalaria Bruisewort (Bellis perennis) 15cm dainty daisy fi fl Hawaian sweet $4 Sweet Leaf Bush (Sauropus androgynus) $10 cunninghamii) 1-2m, nitrogen xer. $8 . Med wounds, bruises etc. $8 Manning White $4 Tomato, Tom Thumb H. $3.50 Derris Tree (D. robusta) Dec. shade tree, soil Buckwheat $6 Perennial Teosinte corn $7 Walking stick cabbage $5 improver, mulch. $10 Bulbellina (Bulbine frutescens) $15 Burdock (Arctium lappa) $7 Pop Corn: Golf Ball $4; Mini blue $4; Warrigal Greens (Tetragonia tetrgonioides) H; Desmanthus virgatus H; 1m+; Nit; 22% protein, Strawberry Pop Corn $4 animal & poultry forage, often called’ little Calamint (Calamintha acinos) $8 Ground sprawler, eaten r&c. $5 ffi Cucumber: Zucchini, Black $4 brother’ to leucaena, but it does not have Calendula (C. o cinalis) $5 African Horned (Cucumis metuliferus) eat mimosine content like leucaena. $6 Cancer Bush (Sutherlandia frutescens) $15 when green as vegetable or when orange as a Jicama tasty tuber; fl.& s. as insect spray. $8 Capers (Capparis spinosa inermis) Cul. $7 Shipards Herb Farm Catalogue Jan. 10 www.herbs-to-use.com