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but may also be multiplied by cuttings. M. cardinalis is a 
fine plant, with scarlet flowers; LSI. cupreus is a little gem, 
with copper-coloured flowers; M. luteus , the yellow monkey 
flower, is a favourite of the cottage gardener; its varieties are 
numerous. JSL moschatus is the Musk plant, which only needs 
to be planted in some shady nook, to run wild and become 
one of the best u weeds ” of the garden. 
Muscari (Grape Hyacinth). — This beautiful group of 
plants is far too little known, and we trust many a reader of 
this note who has hitherto paid no attention to the grape 
hyacinths, will determine henceforth to be just to their merits. 
They may be grown in any ordinary garden soil, and will do 
equally well in sun or shade. It is desirable to lift and replant 
every three years. JSL. botryoides produces lovely spikes of 
sky-blue flowers, sis to nine inches long; JSL. comosum pro¬ 
duces purple flowers. A remarkable variety of this species is 
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