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POPULAR GARDEN BOTANY. 



MIMULUS. (Monkey-flower.) 



Gen. Char. (Didynamia Angiospe7*ynia.) Calyx like a prism, 

 and five-toothed ; corolla gaping, with the upper lip folded back 

 at the sides ; stigma thick ; capsule two-celled, many-seeded. 



Named from the Greek for an ape, as the seeds resemble 

 the face of a monkey. M. moscliatus, the Musk plant, is 

 often introduced into the greenhouse or room on account of 

 its scent. It requires rather peculiar treatment, wanting a 

 great deal of water, but not being able to bear much sun. 

 In autumn it dies down, when the plant should be kept from 

 frost and watered, and in the spring, if put into a warm 

 place, it re-appears. It should have rich mould. 



PENTSTEMON. 



Gen. Char. (Didynamia Angiospermia.) Calyx five-leaved ; co- 

 rolla two-lipped, ventricose ; fifth filament longer than the rest, 

 and bearded at the upper end ; capsule compressed, two-celled, 

 two-valved, seeds numerous. 



Named from the Greek for five and stamen, there being 

 five stamens, though only four are fertile. P. Gordonii is a 

 charming species for the greenhouse, but it will bear plant- 



