from this plant as compared to the yields obtained from 
other mints now in commercial production. Larger tests 
are under way to determine more fully the commercial 
possibilities. 
Mountain mint is an abundant source of nectar. It 
blooms heavily in August and September and is very at- 
tractive to the bees. It is native to the middlewest, the 
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Mountain Mint is an abundant source of nectar. 
natural habitat being partially wooded hillsides. It has 
been reported as a source of surplus honey in some local- 
ities along the Mississippi river. 
The seed is tiny, probably more than 100,000 seeds to 
the ounce. 
Seed, small trial packet 20c, liberal packet $1,00, % 
ounce $4.00, ounce $7.00, ¥% pound $20.00, postpaid. 
PYCNANTHEMUM FLEXUOSUM, known as Nar- 
row-Leaved Mountain Mint, also blooms over a long 
period beginning in mid-summer. It is attractive to the 
bees and reported as a valuable source of nectar in Mis- 
souri. 
Seed, per packet 20c, postpaid. 
GARDEN SAGE 
(Salvia officinalis) 
The garden sage has been cultivated for centuries for 
its aromatic leaves which are used in flavoring foods. It 
is a long lived nerennial and should be included in every 
garden. The flowers are attractive to bees and a high 
quality honey is gathered from garden sage. Blooms in 
June. 
Seed, per packet 20c, postpaid. 
MEADOW SAGE 
(Salvia pratensis) 
See picture front page. 
This very hardy sage provides good bee pasture for 
several weeks in the spring when forage is scarce. It 
grows about two feet high and the abundant purple 
flowers make it a nice ornamental. It is of easy culture, 
drought resistant, perennial and long lived. Apparently a 
ay plant for naturalizing along roadsides and in waste 
places. 
Seed, packet 20c, ounce $2.00, % pound $5.00, post- 
paid. 
SUMMER SAGE 
(Salvia superba) 
This is a strong growing sage reaching a height of 
about three feet and blooming intermittently all season. 
It blooms very freely in June and again in September 
with some flowers all summer. It is usually swarming 
with bees. It is ornamental and good for, naturalizing. 
Perennial. pet 
Seed, per packet 20c, ounce $2.00, postpaid. 
