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Subtropical Gardening. 



It is best planted out at the end of May, and should be 

 in every collection. Mexico. 



*Morina longifolia. — A hardy perennial of handsome 

 and singular appearance, the large spiny leaves resembling 



those of certain Thistles, while 

 the long spikes of whorled 

 flowers, which are from 2 to 

 3 ft. high, are almost identical 

 in form with the inflorescence 

 of many of the Labiate family. 

 It grows well in ordinary well- 

 drained soil, preferring that 

 which is mellow, deep, and 

 moist. Easily multiplied by 

 sowing the seed as soon as it 

 ripens, in light, peaty, sandy 

 soil. In our winters it would 

 be advisable to cover the 

 plants with litter, as it is the dampness and sudden changes 

 of the atmosphere which appear to injure it rather than 

 the cold. Being a fine-flowering plant, as well as remark- 

 able for its leaves, it is excellent for every kind of mixed 

 border, and also for grouping with the smaller and medium- 

 sized perennials that have fine foliage or are singular in 

 appearance. Nepaul. 



*Mulgedium alpinum. — A tall mountain-plant of 

 the Sow-thistle family, with very broad leaves and stems 

 over 3 ft. high. The flowers are very numerous, of a 

 dark-blue colour, resembling those of the Chicory, and 

 are borne erect on the upper parts of the branching 



Morina longifolia. 



