LEMON BALM—Melissa officinalis. Family: Labiatae. 
Usxs: Leaves used in teas, fruit drinks, sachets. 
DeEscRIPTION: Hardy perennial with rounded, heav- 
ily veined, light-green leaves. Small mint-like white 
flowers in axillary whorls are more conspicuous when 
they are only bright yellow buds. Lush, spreading 
two-foot tall foliage mingles with, but does not 
crowd its neighbors. Whole plant is redolent with a 
lemony scent. 

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. 
Lemon Balm — .25 packet 
BERMAGOT—Bee Balm, Oswego tea, Monarda didyma. Family: 
Labiatae. 
Uses: 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. 
CuLtTivaTion: 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. 
Wild Bergamot 15 packet 
