CuLTIvATION: ‘Slow-germinating seed may be sown in the spring or 
fall in well-prepared soil in flats or in the garden. Keep thoroughly 
moist until seedlings appear. Once plants are established they may be 
propagated by root divisions. Weedy looking seed heads should be 
trimmed back to encourage new leaf growth. 
BERMAGOT—Bee Balm, Oswego tea, Monarda didyma. Family: 
Labiatae. 
Users: Leaves used in tea. 
Description: Tall, hardy perennial with showy tubular blossoms 
which match the ruby throat of the hummingbird, its constant visitor. 
The lovely. Wild Bergamot, Monarda fistulosa, has similar blossoms of 
a more artistic, clear-lavender shade. The foliage is delightfully aro- 
matic with light-green tips accenting the dark, oval leaves. 
CuttivaTion: Adaptable to sun or shade, Bergamot plants may be 
started from seed or root divisions in the early spring. Roots and run- 
ners should be covered with a compost mulch during the winter. 
BORAGE—Gurkenkraut, Borago officinalis. Family: Boraginaceae. 
Uses: Young leaves used in salads, and beverages. 
Flowers as a confection and garnish. Good bee 
forage. 
DeEscriIPTION: Rather coarse fat leaves are a sur- 
prising contrast to the exquisite heavenly-blue star 
flowers which nod above them. The dense silvery 
pubescence makes clumps of pink and blue-flower- 
ing Borage appear from the distance to be sur- 
rounded by a lavender haze. The leaves used to be put in wine cups 
as a symbol of mirth and courage, as well as for their cool piquancy. 
CULTIVATION: So easy to grow from seed that, although it is an an- 
nual, Borage need be planted. only once. Sturdy volunteers will provide 
blossoms until November and a new bed in the spring. 

BURNET—Salad Burnet, Sanguisorba minor. Family: Rosaceae. 
UsEs: Cucumber-flavored leaves delightful in salads. 
DeEscrIPpTION: Charming rosettes of toothed leaves, varying in hue from 
blue-green to lime, stay verdant all through the winter. The curious 
thimble-shaped blossoms are tipped with rosy, tufted stigmas and 
bearded with drooping, yellow or white filaments. A dainty, attractive 
plant for borders or any well-drained, sunny spot. 
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