CATNIP—Nepeta cataria. Family: Labiatae. 

Usxs: The dried leaves are used in a healthful tea. Aro- 
matic scent of the whole plant is fascinating to cats. 
DEscrIPTION: Perennial three foot tall herb with downy 
heart-shaped leaves. Flowers in densely whorled spikes 
of pinkish lavender. 
CuLTivaTIoNn: Easily grown from seed sown in the 
spring. Withstands a dry sunny location better than 
most mints. Cut back seed heads for second flowering. 
Self-sows readily and requires no attention to thrive for 
many years. 
15 packet 
CHAMOMILE—Roman Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis. Family: Com- 
positae. 
wt te, 
Uses: Dried blossoms make a soothing amber tea. An 
infusion of Chamomile is a brightening rinse for blond 
and light brown hair. According to an old belief, 
Chamomile plants increased the health of the garden. 
If a plant was drooping and sickly, placing a Chamo- 
mile plant near it was sure to revive it. 
DescripTION: Bright green, finely-cut tufts of leaves. 
White-rayed yellow, daisy-like blossoms are born on 
erect, leafless foot-high stems. Blooms profusely from 
early in July until September. Entire plant has a fresh antiseptic 
odor. Fall germinating volunteers make an emerald patch in the herb 
garden all through the winter. They may be weeded out or trans- 
planted in the spring. 
CuLTivaTION: A fine ground cover for a dry, sunny spot which may 
be seeded in the spring and kept cut as turf. German Chamomile, 
Matricaria chamomilla, is similar in appearance but self-sows so widely 
that it soon becomes a weed. It has an unpleasant, bitter flavor. 
Chamomile .20 packet 
