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and was re-introduced in 1804. It is quite hardy, and easily propagated by dividing the roots ; but it is rarely 
seen in British gardens. 
§ 2. — Stems frequently deeumbent ; leaves three or fioe-nerved, deeply toothed; calyx ovate, usually inflated. 
3.-— MIMULUS LEWISII, Pursh. MR. LEWIS'S MIMULUS. 
Specific Cbiiuctbr, — Plant small, erect, downy ; leaves oblong-lanceolate, acute, deeply denticulated ; flowers few, on very long peduncles. 
Description, &c. — This is a dwarf plant, with very large purple flowers, which do not appear till August. 
It was found on the head-springs of the Missouri, and was introduced in 1824. 
4.— MIMULUS CARDINALIS, JDoug. THE BRIGHT SCARLET MIMULUS. 
leaves ovate-lanceolate, acutely dentate ; the peduncles mucli longer 
than the calyx ; teeth of the calyx acute ; lobes of the corolla emar- 
ginate ; anthers hispid. 
Enoritinos.— Sweet's Brit. Flow. Gard., 2d ser., t. 358 ; and our 
Jig. 2, in PI. 77. 
Specific Character. — The whole plant is copiously clothed with 
long white viscid hairs, which emit, when rubbed, a musky odour ; 
Description, &c. — ^This very handsome species is one of the plants discovered by Douglas in California ; 
and, though it was introduced only in 1835, it has become one of the commonest, as well as one of the most 
beautiful, ornaments of our flower-gardens. It will grow in any common soil which is not too dry ; and it may 
be increased with the greatest facility, either by cuttings or by seeds : it ripens the latter so freely, that it 
may safely be allowed to sow itself when it is wanted to spread rapidly. The colour of the flowers varies 
considerably, according to the situation in which it is grown. Where the plant has plenty of free air and sun, 
the flowers are of a brilliant scarlet ; but they become of a dull orange when the plant is grown in a close 
situation and a dense atmosphere. 
6.— MIMULUS ROSEUS, Doug. THE ROSE-COLOURED MIMULUS. 
Engravings. — Bot. Reg., t. 1591 ; Sweet's Brit. Flow. Gard., 2d oblong, acute, nearly entire ; calyx shorter than the peduncles ; teeth 
ser., t. 210; Lodd. Bot. Cab., t., 1976 ; and oai Jig. 5, in PI. 77. of the calyx acuminate, nearly equal; lobes of the corolla emar- 
Specific Character. — Glandulously pubescent ; leaves elliptic- ginate. 
Description, &c. — This is a smaller plant than M. cardinalis ; it is completely covered with glandular hairs, 
which are very soft and slimy to the touch, and have a strong smell of musk. The flowers are rather small, and 
of a bright rose-colour, and the leaves are very slightly toothed. The stem is nearly round, with only two 
projecting ribs, instead of four, as is usual in plants belonging to this genus. This species is also a native of 
California, where it was found by Douglas, and sent home by him in 1833. It hybridises freely with 
M. cardinalis ; and several magnificent varieties have been produced between these species, particularly in the 
Edinburgh Botanic Garden. M. Maclayana (see fig. I, in PI. 77) is a beautiful hybrid, raised in Ireland, 
between M. cardinalis and M. roseus. 
6.— MIMULUS LUTEUS, Lin. THE YELLOW-FLOWERED MIMULUS. 
Specific Character. — Leaves dentate ; upper ones sessile, ovate ; 
lower ones petiolate ; corolla much larger than the calyx ; segments 
transverse ; palate bearded. 
Description, &c. — This plant varies very much, and hybridises freely with M. roseus. In the seedling 
varieties of the parent plant, the labellum, or lower lip, is often blotched with red. The flowers are very large, 
Enoravinos.— Bot. Reg., t. 1030; Bot. Mag., t. 1501, t. 3336, 
and t. 3363 ; Sweet's Brit. Flow. Gard., 2d ser., t. 406 ; and our 
Jig. 4, in PI. 77. 
