3o8 ROCK GARDENS 



Mesembryanthemum (Ficoideae) 



A genus of succulent plants, some of which are fairly hardy 

 in a very dry, sandy position in a favourable climate. They are 

 mostly of a trailing habit, and of very rapid growth. The flowers, 

 which only open in the sun, are extraordinarily brilliant and of every 

 colour and shade. Anybody enjoying a warm, dry climate should 

 certainly try a selection of them. They strike with the greatest 

 ease from cuttings inserted in pure sand. 



MiCROMERIA (LaBIATAe) 



A large genus, of which the following are the only suitable kinds. 

 Easily grown in ordinary soil in an open position, and are useful 

 for planting in chinks. Increased by cuttings. 



M. croatica. — Grows 3 to 6 inches high. Flowers pale rose- 

 violet. Summer. 



M. graeca. — A pubescent shrubby plant, growing 9 inches high, 

 with pink flowers, in June. 



Other species are M. Juliana^ with pink flowers, and M. rupestris^ 

 with white or purple flowers. 



MiMULUs (Scrophulariaceae), Monkey Flower 



A numerous genus, of which a few of the named varieties may be 

 planted in the bog garden, and will give a good patch of colour 

 during the summer. M. Brilliant and M. Model are the two best 

 for this purpose. 



M. radicans. — A tiny, creeping plant, with brownish, rather hairy 

 leaves lying close to the ground. Small white flowers, with a violet- 

 coloured blotch. It requires to be planted in a very damp spot. 

 Quite hardy, and of easiest culture in any moist, boggy position. 

 An interesting and charming little plant. Propagated by division. 



M.primuloides. — Is also a minute, creeping species, for a wet spot, 

 and has pretty yellow flowers. Easily propagated by division. 



MiTCHELLA repens (Rubiaceae), Partridge Berry 



A charming little evergreen, trailing plant, for a damp spot in 

 shade, and planted in light peaty loam and sand. It has roundish, 

 shiny leaves, and white flowers tinged with purple, followed by red 

 berries in the autumn. 



MiTELLA (SaXIFRAGACEAE) 



Hardy perennials of no special merit. 



M. diphylla. — Likes a partially shaded position in light peaty 



