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HANDSOME HERBACEOUS AND DWARF SHRUBBY PLANTS. 
is propagated both by division and cuttings, treated in the usual way.—" Mag. 
Bot., v. ix., t. 173. 
Mulgedium macrorhizon, Large-rooted Mulgedium. — Although the flowers of 
this plant are those of Succory, yet Dr. Lindley, who has figured it in the "Botanical 
Begister," considers it a charming perennial. The stems are trailing, and will extend 
two feet or more, seldom rising higher than a few inches above the ground. It 
flowers in profusion, and should be planted in a warm and very dry situation, other- 
wise the roots, being fleshy, are liable to become injured by wet. Increase is effected 
by seeds, sown in pots and planted in a cold frame. * 
Mtosotis azoeica, Azorean Mouse-ear. — This requires a loose peaty or sandy 
soil, and a damp, shady situation. It is increased by cuttings and seeds. 
Plumbago Larpenle, Lady Larpent's Lead-wort. — For a figure and description 
of this fine border plant, which grows freely in any light soil, refer to "Mag. 
Bot," v. xiv., t. 268. 
Salvia linarioides, Linaria-like Sage. — A very elegant species, growing about 
a foot high. The flowers are of a pale blue, but they are produced in succession 
during the whole of the summer and autumn. A light soil and warm situation 
is requisite. "Mag. Bot.," v. vii., t. 77. 
Salvia prunelloides, Prunella-like Sage. — The stems of this pretty kind of 
Sage are produced closely, without appearing crowded, and rarely grow more than a 
few inches high. It will grow in any light soil and situation, and may be increased 
by cuttings. " Mag. Bot.," v. xi., t. 175. 
Scutellaria japonica, Japan Scull-cap. — A pleasing little plant growing only 
four or five inches high, the habit is partly trailing, and it produces a profusion of 
showy blue flowers during the whole of the summer. It requires a light soil, and is 
increased by cuttings and division. "Mag. Bot.," v. x., t. 123. 
Triptilion spinosum, Spiny Triptilion. — The great point in growing this 
beautiful plant, is to preserve it from superfluous dampness. Plant it in a very 
light porous soil, and a dry situation. Increase is effected by seeds, which should 
be sown as soon as possible after being gathered, and the young plants kept in a 
warm house, until they are grown a good size. " Mag. Bot,," v. x., t. 269. 
Pentstemon crassifolius, Thick-leaved Pentstemon. — This forms a low spreading 
shrub admirably adapted for planting in flower-beds. It grows about a foot high, 
and is a profuse flowerer during the whole of the summer and autumn ; a light soil 
and open situation is the best. Propagation is effected by cuttings. " Mag. Bot.," 
v. ix., t. 198. 
With Yellow Flowers. 
Statice Fortuni, Mr. Fortune's Statice. — We are acquainted with this new 
addition to our flower-garden through Dr. Lindley, who described it in the 
"Hort. Jour.," v. i., p. 70. It is there stated to be well suited for bedding out, 
growing about a foot high. Sandy peat is the best soil in which to plant it. 
* "Bot. Reg.," v. xxxii., t. 17. 
