The upper leaves, long and taper-pointed, are sharply notched, with 3 strong ribs; the lower leaves are more deeply cut, and broader than the upper ones, and are set on longer foot-stems. The texture is coarse, the surface soft-hairy, and the color dark green. The leaves grow near together, and point out in all directions, around the stalk. The small 2-lipped flower has the upper lip slightly arched, and the lower one 3-lobed; there are 4 stamens under the hood of the upper lip; the outside of the corolla is covered with silky hairs; the color is a dull pink. The 5-pointed, green calyx becomes rigid, and bristling with age, and is persistent on the stalk after the flowers have disappeared. They grow in close whorls around the stalk at short intervals. Motherwort is effective from the distance, with its many alert leaves, and close flower-whorls threaded on its long stalk; it is a favorite with the bees, and is cherished for their sakes by the beekeeper. It has been naturalized in this country from Europe--perhaps purely for the profit of the bee? [Illustration: MOTHERWORT: Leonurus Cardiaca.] *Wild Mint.* _Mentha Canadensis._ Found on moist banks, beside running water, commonly in the shade, from July to September. The branching, leafy stalk is square, coarse-fibred, hairy, and about 1 or 2 feet in height. In color it is pale green, sometimes bronzy. The long leaves are pointed at both ends (except the upper leaves, which are wider at the base), with notched margins, midribs prominent underneath, and a coarse texture, the upper surface being rough, while the underside is hairy; green. They are set on short stems, and grow in pairs, at opposite angles to each other. The corolla of the very small flower is shaped like a 4-divided tube, the upper division being notched at its tip: it is white, or faintly tinged with pink or lavender; the hairy calyx is pale green, or pinky. The flowers are arranged in close rings about the stalk, in the angles of the upper leaves. The scent of this plant resembles Pennyroyal, though less strong. [Illustration: WILD MINT: Mentha Canadensis.] *Spearmint.* _Mentha virides._ Found in old orchards and in upland pastures, by runnels, or wet hollows, during August. The stalk (from 1 to 2 feet in height) bears branches in pairs; it is square, firm-fibred, and smooth. The color is green, with a purple tone. The oval leaf, with its tapering, long tip, has a notched margin, is much veined, and is coarse in texture, while its surface is a trifle glossy. It has a strong aromatic flavor to the taste. In color it is green, showing the same red-purple of the stems at the ribs and margins. The leaves are set in pairs that spring at right angles to each other.