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*Modiola geranioides {correctly, Mahastrum Gilliesii). 

 — A tuberous-rooted plant, bearing leaves and flowers 

 somewhat resembling a Geranium, whence its specific 

 name. It grows about six inches high, and the 

 flowers are magenta-coloured. Ordinaiy garden soil 

 is sufiicient for it ; but the situation should be sunny 

 and exposed. A native of Chili, cSrc. 



*Museari botryoides (Grape Hyacinth). — A cheap, 

 pretty, bulbous plant, deserving general cultivation. 

 The flowers, which are deep sky-blue in colour, 

 appear in March and April, and are very durable. 

 Not at all particular as to soil or situation ; best 

 grown in little clumps. Propagated by division 

 every third year. Native of Southern Europe. 



Myosotis azorica (Azorean Forget-me-not). — The 

 colour of the flowers of this species of Forget-me-not 

 is so strikingly distinct (rich indigo-blue) that, though 

 it is a little tender, it will repay the trouble of pro- 

 tection in a cold frame during the winter. Readily 

 raised from seed in the early autumn. Somewhat 

 peaty soil, kept moist, supplies its requirements 

 perfectly. Situation, shady. Native of the Azores. 



* Myosotis dissitijlora (Spring Forget-me-not). — -A 

 very distinct early-blooming kind, producing lovely 

 flowers resembling those of M. sylvatien (so much 

 used in spring-bedding), but dwarf er in habit, and in 

 most respects superior to it. A plant placed here and 

 there in moist chinks of the rookery will be found 

 very ornamental. Soil, somewhat peaty. Readily 

 raised from seed, and by cuttings, and division of the 

 roots. Native of the European Alps. 



*Myosotis palustris {Tlie Forget-me-not). — This 

 lovely native plant should find a place wherever 

 there is a bog-bed in the garden, as no plant can be 

 more lovely. It can also be successfully grown on 

 the rockery in any position where it will get a 

 plentiful supply of moisture. An admixture of peat 

 in the soil causes it to thrive better than in ordinary 

 garden soil. Increased by diATsion of the roots. 



* Nierembergia rirularis (White Cup). — A trailing 

 plant keeping very close to the ground, very hardy, 

 which produces an abundance of large white flowers 

 in July and onwards. It will thrive in any good 

 SOU provided it gets a full supply of moisture in dry 

 weather. It should be afforded space for spreading 

 to be most effective. This when well grown is truly 

 a gem. Propagated by division. A native of La 

 Plata. 



* (EnotAera marginata (Large-flowered Evening 

 Primrose). — The flowers are very handsome, and 

 appear from May to July, and oftentimes again in 

 the autumn. Ordinary garden soil. Propagated by 

 division, suckers, and cuttings. Native of North 

 America. 



* (Enothe^'ataraxacifolia (Dandelion-leaved Evening 

 Primrose). — A showy trailing plant, bearing fine 



large flowers from Juno to August, which are first 

 white, then later on tinged more or less witi pink. 

 It rarely exceeds six inches high, but wiU spread for 

 some distance. Its position should consequently be 

 away from the small slow-growing plants. The 

 soil should be rich and deep. Increased by division 

 and by seeds. This, and the preceding, like most of 

 the (Enotheras, open their flowers at night, when, 

 they emit a rich perfume. Native of Peru. 



Omphalodes Lucllia (Lucilia's Forget-me-not). — A 

 sweet little plant with oval glaucous leaves, and 

 flowers Hke the Forget-me-not. Should be grown in 

 crevices of the rockery having a sunny exposure. 

 Son, sandy loam. Increased by division. Native of 

 Jlount Taurus. 



* Omphalodes verna (Creeping Forget-me-not). — 

 Blooms early in spring, the flowers being strikingly 

 blue. Should be planted where there is plenty of 

 space, as it spreads somewhat rapidly. WiU thrive 

 in very shady situations, and even under trees. Any 

 good SOU wiU suit it. Propagated by division early 

 in spring. There is a white variety, 0, v. alba. 

 Native of Southern Europe. 



* Orobus vernus (Spring Bitter Vetch). — A tho- 

 roughly hardy plant, suitable for the rougher parts 

 of the rockery ; when in full bloom a mass of it is 

 very beautiful. The soU around it should be richly 

 manured. Increased by division, and from seeds. 

 A native of Southern Eiirope. 



Ourisia coccinea (Scarlet Ourisia). — A rare plant at 

 present, but not a dear one ; whUe its merits are 

 many. It is dwarf in habit, with creeping stems, 

 and produces Pentstemon-hke flowers. Although it 

 requires an abundance of water dming dry weather, 

 the situation must be thoroughly well drained, and 

 at the same time entirely shaded from the midday 

 sun, so that the aspect should face either east or 

 north. It must, however, be protected from cold 

 winds. This plant has the reputation of being some- 

 what difficult to grow, but this idea has no doubt 

 arisen from endeavours having been made to grow it 

 in sunny positions, or under some other equally un- 

 suitable condition. SoU, good sandy loam, with 

 which a little leaf-mould or peat might perhaps be 

 advantageously mixed. EasUy propagated by division 

 of the creeping stems in spring. A native of Chili. • 



Petrocallis pyrenaica (Rock Beauty). — A tiny, 

 tufted Alpine, blooming in May. The place for this 

 little beauty is a sunny spot in the most select part of 

 the rockery. SoU, sandy loam, with plenty of nodules 

 of sandstone intermingled. Increased by division 

 and from seeds. A native of the Alps, Pyrenees, &c. 



* Phlox frondosa (Fronded Phlox).— A most useful 

 plant, suitable for sunny positions, where it can 

 hang down over the face of the rock, or nestle on a 

 ledge. Not at aU particular as to soU. Propagated 



