Mints: A Family of Herbs and Ornamentals

With some of its illustrations from the rare book collections of the Missouri Botanical Garden, at which the author served as editor/ publications manager, this book aims to be the first to comprehensively survey the entire Lamiaceae/Labiatae family. Lawton presents mints in history and lore, health and home, as weeds, their pests and diseases, botany, and a catalog of many genera. Includes line drawings, color plates, and a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)