Lamb’s Ears - Stachys lanata (Mint) 
Perennial Lamb’s Ears makes a low spreading mat- 
like growth of frosty-looking,woolly leaves which are 
tongue- shaped. Leaves and flannelly flower stalks, 18 
in. tall with small mauve blossoms in whorls, make 
interesting accents for flower arrangements. The name 
Woolly Betony points out its place in the genus of old 
medicinal herbs known as Woundworts. Does well in dry 
soil, full sun .Easy to grow from seed or root divisions. 
Lavender - Lavandula vera (Mint ) 
Lovely, shrubby, grey- leaved, woody perennial,2 ft. 
tall with sweet, clean scent. The long-stemmed leafless 
flower spikes are true Lavender hue with strongest aroma 
before the buds are fully open. This is the time they 
are cut for drying. Slow-growing, evergreen Lavender 
likes a sunny location, sheltered from the wind in limey 
soil. Seeds need long,cool germination period and must 
be fresh. Takes three seasons to reach maturity from 
seed. Fall planting just before the ground freezes, 
seems to produce the best germination in the garden. 
Can be sown in flats in a sterile medium such as sphag- 
num moss,sand or vermiculite and kept shaded and moist 
until seeds sprout in four to six weeks. Transplant 
as soon as seedlings have four true leaves,to smallest 
size pot. Difficult for the beginner but well worth the 
trouble to get it started. 
Nept - Nepeta mussini (Mint) 
Low- growing, blue-flowered herb of Catnip-like scent 
and nature. Much used as an edging for shade or sun 
Blue blossoms in long, lax racemes in May and September 
1f seed heads are cut off. Small, grey, rounded leaves of 
soft texture and pleasant aroma. Thrives in gravelly 
soil once started from seed,can be divided by separa- 
ting the runners next season. Sow in moist soil, trans- 
plant to stand one foot apart.. Hardy perennial 18 in. 
