. Flower guide [microform] : wild flowers east of the Rockies. Flowers; Fleurs; Botanique; Botany. (A) finofxi) TvT: GTLL-oVER-TiiE-cROfNn tXrprta hedcrarra) (Kiropean') is a bpautifiil littlo trailing mint that grows very prnfusely about country lionsps. Tlie leaves rise from tlie stem in ))airs; they i ' round, with heart-shaped bases, the edge out into rounded lobes, and their whole surfaoe is downy and veiny. The pretty little purple flowers grow in small clusters from the axils of the leaves. The )i«'r lip is erect and slightly notclied; the lower one has tliree spreading lobes and is
. Flower guide [microform] : wild flowers east of the Rockies. Flowers; Fleurs; Botanique; Botany. (A) finofxi) TvT: GTLL-oVER-TiiE-cROfNn tXrprta hedcrarra) (Kiropean') is a bpautifiil littlo trailing mint that grows very prnfusely about country lionsps. Tlie leaves rise from tlie stem in ))airs; they i ' round, with heart-shaped bases, the edge out into rounded lobes, and their whole surfaoe is downy and veiny. The pretty little purple flowers grow in small clusters from the axils of the leaves. The )i«'r lip is erect and slightly notclied; the lower one has tliree spreading lobes and is sjjotted with dark purple. Ground ivy is found in blossom from May to July througliout the eastern half of our country. (B) Catnip CXeprfa Cataria) () is a very common mint, introduced from Europe, tlie aromatic foliage of which has a very peculiar attracticm for all members of the feline race. The plant has a stimt, square boUow stem from 2 to 3 feet tall and is downy, as are the sage green, toothed leaves. The lilac white flowers are clustered on peduncles from the axils of the leaves. Catnip is common throughout our range. 154. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Reed, Chester A. (Chester Albert), 1876-1912. Toronto : Musson
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