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Blonde de Lyon is the standard variety esteemed in France. Remove flowering tops as they appear to keep leaves tender. Large, succulent, slightly acid-tasting leaves give zest to salads and any dish which is insipid in itself.

Neat compact growth habit. Absolutely delightful lemon scent.

For tender foliage, grow this mint in partial shade and cut often to keep the young leaves coming. Richters holds exclusive propagation rights in Canada. Quite the sensation in salads! Just pick the leaves, strip them from the stems, and throw them liberally...

Excellent for massing, as ground cover or in rockeries. (Catmint) Smaller ornamental form of catnip with lavender-blue flowers and grey-white foliage. Does not attract cats despite its stronger, more pleasant scent.

Used by Amerindians for diarrhea; also for headaches, stomachache, menstrual problems. Lovely white ghost-like flowers; attractive silver foliage; excellent for dried arrangements.

Try it in candies, cookies, cakes, salads, seafood... Interestingly, the sweet lime aroma of fresh-cut leaves actually gets stronger when stored overnight. Anywhere where you need to create a new sensation.

Its fuzzy leaves and stems have a distinct minty apple taste, and it lends its flavour to applemint jelly and couscous, as well as teas that will calm upset stomach and soothe body and soul.

Deserving of experimentation in tea, cooking, and as a garnish. Sensational orange scent and flavour. A favourite among West Indians.

Pineapple mint is less invasive than some other varieties but enjoys the same optimum growing conditions of part shade and moist soil. Untroubled by pests in general and considered repellent of bothersome insects in the mixed border, perennial in zones...

Small deep green leaves. Excellent lime scent.

Use for drinks, chicken, cheese and in jams and jellies. Pinch to keep bushy. Brilliant red flowers. Grow indoors in good light. Fabulous pineapple scent.

Velvety, purple streaked leaves. Strong minty scent that some noses swear has a hint of chocolate.

Upright growth habit; prolific bloomer. Lovely pink-flowered version of ‘Majorca'.

Showy dark blue flowers; upright to trailing growing habit.

Reaches 1-1.3m/40-50”, but can be grown in hanging baskets. Prefers filtered light but can tolerate full sun. There is nothing else like it in the world of herbs! Red flowers are edible, and they are favourite haunts of hummingbirds.

Strengthens the heart and often prescribed for palpitations. Helps calm the entire nervous system. Gentle sedative. Especially valuable for PMS, menstrual pain and delayed menstruation.

And so it does, with perfectly shaped, groovy leaves, and a hint of dark bronze at the tips at times. Does not spread by underground rhizomes like most mints, but it still gets around by aboveground runners.

Leaves are excellent in potpourris and sachets. Widely used in perfumes and soaps, and even to perfume India ink. One of the definitive perfumes of the Orient and of India in particular.

It prefers a dry, sunny location and dislikes wet conditions. The flowers inspired the name , from the Greek words , the sun, and , golden. Small button-like yellow flowers will appear in summer, and can be used in potpourris to brighten the mix.

Specially selected for its high oil content, this strain is grown commercially in Greece for the high quality oregano market. ‘Kaliteri' means ‘the best' in Greek, an apt nickname for this terrific oregano that first came to us without a name.

Increases white blood cell counts, and stimulates tissue development. Sweet berries are eaten raw as a snack or added to soups and stews. Used to strengthen muscles and bone, liver function, to restore “vital essences,” and to improve vision.

Choice strain, similar to Holt's Mammoth but with larger grey-blue silvery leaves and robust, low habit. Sage tea gargle is valuable for sore throat. Also in homemade sausage, omelettes, cheese and bean dishes.

Mild oregano flavour. Golden foliage is a nice colour contrast for rock gardens and edges of flower beds.

One or two freshly chopped leaves daily in salads or liquefied in juice are said to be sufficient to revitalize the cells of the brain and to retard the aging process. Of easy culture in humus-rich soil where humidity is high.

Light purple flowers and light purple large bracts near top of inflorescence. (French lavender) Indented leaves are strongly resinous in odor. Ideal for indoor culture.

The aromatic leaves are used as a seasoning in Mexico, and the edible nectar-filled flowers are excellent in salads, even adding to the ‘crunch'! Magnet for hummingbirds. Orange-peach flowers, 2.5cm/1in.

Has the same great garlic flavour as the previous form but features attractive mauve flowers.