CHATHAM ISLAND PLANTS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19529, 11 July 1925, Page 3

CHATHAM ISLAND PLANTS.

MYOSOTIDIUM NOBILE. This splendid giant forget-me-not is not cultivated in onr gardens as it should be. As may be generally known it is a native of the Chatham Islands, which lie three or four hundred miles to the south-east of New Zealand. It is easily grown, preferably in a sandy loam, and its large, glossy, handsome leaves are a fine sight when at their best. Its dense panicles of pale blue flowers produced on a long stalk make a striking contrast to the splendid foliage out of which they spring. It has been w'oll known in England for a good many years, but is not often met with in private gardens. In and around Dunedin it grows remarkably well, and does not require protection such as is necessary in severe weather in England. SONCHUS. This is another native of the Chathams and a very free grower in local gardens where it has become acclimatised. It is, however, rarely seen, and certainly deserves to be better known. It is a vigorous grower with somewhat large and striking foliage, and throws up a strong flower stalk with a nuns of flower at its terminal point.