In the front of the picture, just under the red rose, is a patch of 

 Mimulus, one of the larger variations of the brilHant little M. cardinalis. 

 All the kinds like a cool, strong soil; they are really bog plants, and revel 

 in moisture. The old Sweet Musk, so favourite a plant in cottage 

 windows, likes a half-shady place at the foot of a cool wall. Many a 

 dull, sunless yard might be brightened by this sweet and pretty plant. 

 The Welsh Poppy, with its bright pale-green leaves and good yellow 

 bloom, is also excellent for the same use, but is best sown in place from a 

 just-ripened pod. 



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