PLANTS WORTH GROWING 167 
Montbretia. — The old-fashioned Montbretias, such 
as crocosmaeflora, pottsii, Rayon d'Or, etc., have 
been quite outclassed by the splendid, large-flowered 
hybrids which Mr. George Davison raised and intro- 
duced some few years ago. The modern race 
produces wide-open, starry flowers of rich coppery 
red, orange, or golden yellow, the sprays comparing 
almost with Gladiolus primulinus for size. A deep 
rich soil, a sunny position, and summer-time mulching 
with sifted manure, spent hops, or rough leaf-mould 
will grow Montbretias to perfection, and if the clumps 
are lifted and parted every third Spring the size and 
substance of the flowers will be well maintained. 
Morina. — There are several species of Morina in 
cultivation, the best known and most generally 
useful being M. longifolia. The foliage is handsome, 
rich glossy green with spiny edges, evergreen, and 
of luxuriant growth. The flower stems are clothed 
with short spine-pointed foliage, the flowers being 
arranged in whorls, tier above tier. The tubular 
blossoms are first white, but when fully expanded 
are bright red inside, the whole effect being won- 
drously beautiful. The flower stems grow two feet 
or more high, and the flowering season is from June 
to September. The plant requires a deep soil, 
preferably of a strong, loamy nature. Propagation 
may be effected by careful division of the rootstock 
in Spring. 
Myosotidium nobile. — ^This plant, known as the 
Chatham Island Forget-me-not is a subject that 
