WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 
Beautiful dwarf edging plants, flowering most profusely; 
belonging to the singular tribe of succulents, so pe- 
culiar in their growth. They are also well adapted for 
rockeries, old stumps of trees, etc.; will stand drought 
well and the hottest sun. Annuals. 
GENERAL CATALOGUE 
Per Pkt. 
Mesembryanthemum Cordifolium Variegatum. Remark- 
able for the distinct white and green variegation of 
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— Tricolor. 
MOMORDICA. 
Curious trailing-plants with ornamental foliage. The fruit 
changing from green to bright orange, and when ripe, 
bursts open, exposing its bright red seeds and carmine 
interior. Very effective on trellis, fences, stumps, etc. 
Annual. 
Momordica Balsamina. (Balsam Apple.) 10ft.......... 
— Charantia. (Balsam Pear.) 10 ft...... 
MUSA. 
A aplenaid plant for the open air in summer, producing a 
most striking effect when planted singly or in groups. 
Seedlings attain’a large size the first year if properly 
treated, and frequently repotted. Thrives best in a 
Fich soil, requiring plenty of room and moisture. 
Musa Ensete. 
10 to 20 ft 
Se eC iC ae ay 
(Abyssinian Banana.) Tender perennial, 
Ce i ee i ey 
MYRSIPHYLLUM. 
(SMILAX.) 
In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is 
certainly one of the most graceful climbers which 
adorn the greenhouse or conservatory; for bouquets and 
floral decoration it is indispensable. Soak the seed in 
warm water twelve hours and plant it in pots, in hot- 
bed or greenhouse, in February, and keep in moist 
place. aa ee in a 2-inch pot. Tender, perennial climber; 
fee 
Myrsiphylium Asparagoides. 
oz., 75 cts 
(Smilax.) White. Per 
Ce ee i er i a ry 
FOR 1896. 
NASTURTIUM. 
(DWARF VARIETIES.) 
One of the most showy and 
popular annuals; plants com- 
pact, not over 1 ‘tt. high and 
covers with a profusion of 
rich colored flowers. Suc- 
ceed under all weather and 
conditions. 
Oz. Pkt. 
Aurora. Salmon-rose, 
mottled blush white 
garnet blotches.. 
Beauty. Yellow en 
vermilion............. 25 5 
Chameleon. _ Blotched 
and splashed crimson, 
bronze and yellow.....30 5 
Cloth of Gold. Yellow 
foliage, flowers deep 
SCarletiwy.nvacischieicverte 30.5 
Crystal Palace Gem. 
Sulphur maroon spots.25 5 
Empress of India. Bril- 
liant crimson, with 
dark tinted foliage....25 5 
Golden King. Golden yellow..............s.0.008 se, 25. «5 
King of Tom Thumbs. Scarlet..............0..--.00- 25 «5 
King Theodore. Dark maroon; dark foliage.......... 25 «5 
Lady Bird. Orange yellow, red SPOtsy ee Aes 25 «6 
iRearly Creamywhites- puter teireis stetechae creler coer 25 «5 
Prince Henry. Cream color, marbled and spotted with 
bright crimson scarlet and frequently tipped 
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Rubyakcine) \Carminererw rer peeieiciciicliciiel silicic 25 «5 
Tom ‘Thumb Mixed. Il WW GiSsoedcdccacessscndosod 20 5 
Collection 12 varieties, Dwarf, 50 cts. 
(CLIMBING VARIETIES.) 
Beautiful and luxurient climbing annuals of the easiest 
culture. Unsurpassed for covering trellises, arbors 
or unsightly fences. Flowers profusely until killed 
by frost. Height 6 to 10 feet. 
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King Theodore. Dark crimson, dark foliage ......... 15 5 
OLEAN gS 6 eae See een ane arew ae eat alate Pees tanetoats 15 5 
Reanly (Cream iwhite ss hp yrs) cteteterelisiorc oieisveleies yeneteterele 15 5 
Regelianum. Purple violet......... .. ............-, 15 5 
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Scarlet eae ssevacrcistecse sielolsteropsiors skeqersllsy encore ye shetty 15. 5 
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Golden Leaved Scarlet. Foliage dark crimson scarlet, 
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Tall Mixed. All colors, 14 lb., 40 cts................. 15 5 
Collection 10 Tehaeie Tall, 40 cts. 
LOBB’S CLIMBING NASTURTIUMS. 
(TROPAEOLUM LOBBIANUM.) 
The leaves and flowers are smaller than the ordinary Tall 
Nasturtium, but flowers in greater profusion, and are 
superior for trellises, arbors, rockwork, etc. Flowers are 
unusually rich and br illiant; excellent for winter deco- 
rations in the greenhouse and conservatory. 
Asa Gray. Primrose yellow...............05-..s:eeeeee0- 10 
Wueitens) Weryzdarkiscarletiac css ack steelers sche reste oles 5 
Spitfire. Brilliant-scarlet........0....20.00eeccce see ens 5 
Chaixianum. Yellow blotched carmine.................. 5 
Roi des Noirs. Blackish crimson ......................- 5 
Lobbianum, Extra Mixed. Per oz., 30 cts............... 5 
Collection of eight separate colors..............s0seeeeee 40 
