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Propagation. New plants are grrown througli division of the 

 old ones. 



Monarda — Bee Balm, Bergamot, Horse Mint, 

 Oswego Tea 



The lovely eardinal or scarlet red flowers of the Bee Balm have 

 for years been one of the standbys in the old-fashioned hardy garden. 

 The "Cambridge Scarlet" variety of Monarda didyma is the best one 

 to grow, attaining a height of from 2 feet to 3 feet and blooming all 

 Summer. The whole plant is aromatic, the leaves especially having a 

 "minty" odor. The stems are square-angled, the leaves a dark green 

 and the flowers a vivid scarlet. M. fistulosa has a lavender flower 

 which is more compact, somewhat resembhng that of the common 

 Clover blossoms. 



Uses. The Bergamot is one of the most striking plants for borders 

 or for massing against a background of shrubs. The flowers are used 

 for cutting and often the leaves have been used in the place of tea. 

 Many persons grow Bergamot just because of its "minty" fohage. It 

 also is quite an attraction to humming birds and bees. 



Culture. Bergamot forms a thick sod or mat and the plants 

 simply refuse to be crowded out by other plants or weeds. The clumps 

 should be divided in the Spring. Although they will grow in almost 

 any soil or any situation, the plants are especially fine when grown 

 near water or in moist places. The plants are easily established and 

 are of simplest culture. 



Propagation. Bergamot is easily divided and new plants start 

 readily. This should be done in the Spring. Plants can also be raised 

 from seed. 



CEnothera — Evening Primrose, Sundrops 



The Evening Primroses are among the truly beautiful plants which 

 anyone can grow in his garden. The plants grow from 1 foot to 2 feet 

 high, spreading out and j)roducing many satiny. Poppy four-pelalled 

 flowers of white, light rose and varying shades of yeUow. 



