ON THE CULTURE OF THE MIMULUS. 
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genus contains some other species that have long been favourites 
with the general flower-gardener, and it will be for the cultivator 
to determine how far these may be useful in improving the 
future races by means of cross-impregnation ; as, for instance, if 
it were desired to impart a shrubby habit, might it not be done 
by the assistance of M. glutinosus, or are we sanguine in 
imagining that the scent, modified perhaps, of M. moschatus 
can be mingled with the fine flowers of cardinalis; this is, how¬ 
ever, only speculation, yet we mention it that those interested 
may see some of the advantages likely to follow the adoption of 
these flowers. In conclusion we beg cordially to recommend 
them to the notice of every one possessing a garden, more par¬ 
ticularly to those who have only a small suburban slip, and are 
anxious to grow only the prettiest and most easily cultivated. 
A common garden frame and attention to Mr. Hamp’s excellent 
article will insure success.— Ed. 
ON THE CULTURE OF THE MIMULUS. 
In laying before the readers of your very useful Journal a 
brief notice of the Mimulus, I do so without any presumption 
that I know more about it than my brother gardeners ; but, as 
all your readers may not be equally acquainted with its easy 
cultivation, I venture to offer these remarks, in the hope that 
it may draw their attention to this beautiful tribe of plants. 
Judicious impregnation has done much for the Mimulus as well 
as for many other plants; but I think a great deal more may be 
effected by attempting to improve their form and increase their 
size. Their brilliant colours, I think, can scarcely be exceeded, 
although perhaps still more varied. 
It is not too late to put in cuttings, but it should now be done 
as early as possible in the following manner : — Place half a 
dozen or more round a 48-sized pot, filled with the following 
compost. Two thirds leaf mould or any very light soil, one 
third friable loam with plenty of sand, taking care to well 
drain the pots. They should then be plunged in a gentle heat, 
and when rooted, which will be in about three weeks or a 
month, they may then be potted off’ singly, one plant in a 
