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THE FLOWER GARDEN. 
Morina (Whorl Flower). — Hardy perennials, with spiny, 
thistle-like foliage, natives of the Himalayas, and members of 
the Teazel order (Dipsaceae). The following species are very 
handsome plants for the mixed border, thriving in good, well- 
drained soil, and where they are protected from cold winds. 
M. longifolia bears rose and white flowers in whorls on long 
spikes in summer, and grows 2 to 3ft. high. M. betonicoides 
is a dwarfer species, growing 12 to i8in. high, and bearing 
rosy-purple and crimson-spotted flowers. M. coulteriana is 
still dwarfer, its height being 6 to i2in., and its flowers pale 
yellow. Plant in autumn or spring. Increased by seeds sown 
in spring in a cold frame ; also by division in March. 
Morisia. — M. hypogaea is a charming alpine plant, a 
native of the Sardinian mountains, and a member of the Wall- 
flower order (Cruciferae). This little gem has dandelion-like 
foliage, borne in rosettes 3m. high, and bright golden flowers 
produced freely in April and May. A showy plant to grow in 
shady borders in a rich, moist, gritty loam. Plant in spring. 
Increased by seed sown in a cold frame in spring ; also by 
division of the roots at same time. 
Muehlenbeckia.. — Evergreen trailing or climbing 
plants, with maidenhair-like foliage, belonging to the Rhubarb 
order (Polygonaceae). M. axillaris or nana is a dwarf species, 
growing a foot high, and suitable for rockery culture. M. 
adpressa is another trailing species with pink flowers, and M. 
complexa a rambling-growing kind, both adapted for covering 
tree stumps and large stones on rockeries. M. varians is a 
more vigorous form, suited for covering arbours or trellises 
quickly. Natives of Australia and New Zealand. Ordinary 
good soil or a sandy loam will suit their requirements. Plant 
in autumn or spring, and increase by cuttings of young shoots 
in a cold frame in summer. 
Mulgedium (Blue Thistle). — M. Plumeri, or more pro- 
perly, Lactuca Plumeri, is a robust-growing, hardy perennial, 
growing 5 to 7ft. high, with large, handsome, dandelion-like 
foliage and blue flowers, belonging to the Daisy family (Com- 
positae). It is specially suited for large, mixed borders or 
massing in the wild garden. Easily raised from seeds sown 
outdoors in April, the seedlings being afterwards transplanted 
where the plants are required to grow permanently. 
Myosotis (Forget-me-not). — A genus of hardy peren- 
nials, well known and highly esteemed for their pretty blue 
or white flowers in spring and summer. They belong to the 
Borage order (Boraginaceae). Two species, the Wood Forget- 
