MIMOSA MIMULUS. 



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nature of the leaves, which if touched at once begin 

 slowly to close, and if touched near the base of a 

 leaf stalk not only will the leaflets close but the 

 leaf stalk droop as if broken 



SOIL AND GENERAL TREATMENT. 



The Mimosa likes a sandy loam and leaf-mold 

 soil. 



It thrives with ordinary care as to water and 

 temperature. 



It is increased by seeds, or cuttings of the young 

 wood rooted in sand under glass. Plants for win- 

 ter may be started in spring and repotted in fall. 



MIMULUS. 



From its gaping corolla this plant has received 

 the common name of Monkey Flower ; the word 

 Mimulus is from mimo, an ape or actor. It is a 

 beautiful and tender plant with almost transparent 

 branches, bearing gorgeous flowers with gold or 

 white ground mottled with maroon and crimson, a 

 great addition to any collection. 



SOIL, GENERAL TREATMENT AND VARIETIES. 



The Mimulus thrives in garden soil enriched 

 with leaf-mold. 



It requires plenty of water, often needs it twice 

 a day and thri\ res in the usual atmosphere of the 

 house. 



