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ever, the substance and coloring of the real ivy. 
It is, nevertheless, valuable for temporary uses, and 
a plant or two should always be kept. Cuttings 
root freely and grow at any time. 
Manettia—This is a cheery, free flowering little 
vine, especially good for covering a small trellis in a 
pot. The brilliant little flowers, white, blue or red 
and yellow, are very welcome winter visitors. Cut- 
tings root easily in summer and the plants are very 
easily cared for, being particularly free from insect 
pests. Give partial shade in summer. 
Mimosa moschatus—This is the common 
Musk Plant which, according to one’s taste, is pleas- 
ant —or the opposite. It is of creeping habit and 
has very pretty foliage. 
There are a number of varieties. That described 
above is covered with small yellow flowers. M. m. 
Harrisonii has larger flowers. M. cardinalis, red 
flowers and is dwarf in habit. M. glutinosus is 
erect in habit, with salmon colored flowers, very 
pretty. 
Moneywort (Lysimachia Nummularia)—This 
is a favorite basket plant, as it is a rapid grower and 
not particular about its surroundings, so long as 
it has enough water. While the flowers are pretty, 
being a cheery yellow, the plant is grown for its 
foliage. New plants may be had by dividing old 
clumps. 
Morning-Glory—This beautiful flower is seldom 
