MINT FAMILY. Labiatae. 



nate with its lobes; ovary superior, with four lobes, sepa- 

 rating when ripe into four, small, smooth, one-seeded 

 nutlets, surrounding the base of the two-lobed style, like 

 the four nutlets of the Borage Family, but the flowers of the 

 latter are regular. These plants are used medicinally and 

 include many herbs used for seasoning, such as Sage, 

 Thyme, etc. 



There are a few kinds of Micromeria; trailing perennials; 

 flowers small; calyx tubular, with five teeth; corolla two- 

 lipped, with a straight tube; stamens four, all with anthers, 

 not protruding. The Greek name means "small." 



An attractive little plant, resembling 

 the little eastern Gill-over-the-ground, 

 with slender trailing stems, slightly downy 

 foliage, and lilac or whitish flowers, about 

 a quarter of an inch long. The calyx and 

 corolla are hairy on the outside; the 



