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*MocUola geranioides {correctly, Makasirum Gilliefiu). 

 — A tuberous-rooted plant, bearing leaves and flowers 

 somewhut resembling a Geranium, whence its specific 

 name. It grows about six inches high, and the 

 flowers are magenta-coloured. Ordinary garden soil 

 is sufficient for it ; but the situation should 1)6 sunny 

 and exposed. A native of Chili, kc. 



*MHscari hotryoides (Grape Hyacinth). — A cheap, 

 pretty, bulbous plant, deserving general cultivation. 

 The flowers, which are deep sky-blu.e 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 hy division 

 every third year. Native of Southern Europe. 



Myosotis (tzorica (A^orean 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. Eeadily 

 raised from seed in the early autumn. Somewhat 

 peaty soil, kept moist, supplies its requirements 

 perfectly. Situation, shady. Native of the Azores. 



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

 very distinct early-blooming kind, producing lovely 

 flowers resembling those of 31. stjlvatica (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 rockery 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 [The 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 groAvn 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 division of the roots. 



^ Nieremhergia rivularis (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 

 soil provided it gets a full supply of moisture in dry 

 weather. It should be afforded space for spreading 

 to be most effective. This when w^ell grown is truly 

 a gem. Propagated by di\dsion, A native of La 

 Plata. 



* (Enothera marginata (Large-flowered Evening 

 Primrose). — The flowers are very handsome, and 

 appear from IMay to July, and oftentimes again in 

 the autumn. Ordinary garden soil. Propagated by 

 division, suckers, and cuttings. Native of North 

 America. 



* (Enothera taraxacifoUa (Dandelion-leaved Evening 

 Primrose). — A showy trailing plant, bearing fine 



laige flowers from June to August, which are first 

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

 It rarely exceeds six inches high, but will 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 OEnotheras, open their flowers at night, when, 

 they emit a rich perfume. Native of Peru. 



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

 sweet little plant with oval glaucous leaves, and 

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

 crevices of the rockery having a sunny exposure. 

 Soil, sandy loam. Increased by division. Native of 

 Mount 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. Will thrive 

 in very shady situations, and even under trees. An}' 

 good soil will suit it. Propagated by division early 

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

 Native of Southern Europe. 



* Orohus vermis (Spring Bitter Yetch). — 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 soil around it should be richly 

 manured. Increased by division, and from seeds. 

 A native of Southern Europe. 



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

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

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

 and produces Pentstemon-like flowers. Although it 

 requires an abundance of water during 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. Soil, good sandy loam, with 

 which a little leaf-mould or peat might perhaps be 

 advantageously mixed. Easily propagated by division 

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



Petvocallis 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. Soil, 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 all particular as to soil. Propagated 



