WM. ELLIOTT & SONS' GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1897. 



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MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 



Beautiful dwarf edging plants, flowering most profusely; 

 belonging to the singular tribe of succulents, so pe- 

 culiar in their gi-owth. They are also well adapted for 

 rockeries, old stumps of trees, etc. ; will stand drought 

 well and the hottest sun. Annuals. 



Per Pkt. 



Mesembryanthemniu Cordifolinni Variegatum. Remark- 

 able for the distinct white and green variegation of 

 its leaves 10 



Tricolor. Rose, with purple center 5 



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.) 10 ft 5 



Charantia. (Balsam Pear.) 10 ft 5 



MUSA. 



A splendid 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 

 rich soil, requiring plenty of room and moistiu-e. 



Mnsa Ensete. (Abyssinian Banana.) Tender perennial, 

 10 to 20 ft 35 



MYRSIPHYLLUM. 



(SMI LAX.) 



In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is 

 certainly one of the most graceful climbers which 

 adorn the gi-eenhouse 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. Plant in a 2-inch pot. Tender, perennial climber; 

 10 feet. 



Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides. (Smilax.) White. Per 

 oz. . 75 cts 10 



__^ NASTURTIUM. 



^-mi^m.iss9&--^<'^/ (DWARF VARIETIES.) 



^^^%^^». Iw^""^ ^^® °^ ^^® most showy and 



^^ "* '^ popular annuals; plants com- 

 pact, not over 1 ft. high and 



"^^\ '("''^'^v' covers with a profusion of 



^fe -^S. rich colored flowers. Suc- 



.'^- ~\ ceed under all weather and 



"* - ^ V 1 conditions. 



Ss^ - ^.^:.^.«*»^ A't^xj Oz. Pkt. 



yjf ^ — ^ Aurora. Salmon-rose, 

 ■^ ^ I W^ mottled blush white, 



> NN K^l \\\\\\ T, \ garnet blotches 25 5 



^ Li ^vWA^>A Beauty. _ YeUow flushed 



'-'^"^^ '•''^ vermilion 25 5 



i^^^^g"^ Chameleon. Blotched 

 '^ - -^^^"y^t^^^^ ^ splashed crimson, 



•^-*>«^\a»^^^^ bronze and yellow 30 5 



^^^ ^ Cloth of Gold. Yellow 



foliage, flowers deep 



',/ ^/A? \ rV¥Miy scarlet 30 5 



^^' '^y^y^f^^^w/m Crystal Palace Gem. 



"^ ' '*™ ™^ Sulphur maroon spots . 25 5 



Empress of India. Bril- 

 liant crimson, with 



dark tinted foliage 25 5 



Golden King. Golden yellow 25 5 



King of Tom Thumbs. Scarlet 25 5 



King Theodore. Dark maroon; dark foliage 25 5 



Lady Bird. Orange yellow, red spots 25 5 



Pearl. Creamy white 25 5 



Prince Henry. Cream color, marbled and spotted with 

 bright crimson scarlet and frequently tipped 



with wine red 50 10 



Rose 25 5 



Ruby King. Carmine 25 5 



Tom Thumb Mixed, }i lb. 50 cts 20 5 



Collection 12 varieties, Dwarf, 50 cts. 



(CLIMBING VARIETIES.) 



Beautiful and luxiirient 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. 



Crimson 15 5 



Chocolate 15 5 



King Theodore. Dark crimson, dark foliage 15 5 



Orange .M5 5 



Pearl. Cream white 15 5 



Regelianum. Purple violet 15 5 



Rose 15 5 



Scarlet 15 5 



Yellow 15 5 



Golden Leaved Scarlet. Foliage dark crimson scarlet, 



foliage yellow 15 5 



Tall Mixed. All colors, i^ lb. , 40 cts 15 5 



Collection 10 varieties. Tall, 40 cts. 



LOBB'S CLIMBING NASTURTIUMS. 



(TROPACOLUM LOBBIANUKA.) 



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 brilliant; excellent for winter deco- 

 rations in the greenhouse and conservatory. 



Asa Gray. Primrose yellow 10 



Lucifer. Very dark scarlet , 5 



Spitfire. Brilliant scarlet 5 



Chaixiannm. Yellow blotched carmine 5 



Roi des Noirs. Blackish crimson 5 



Lobbianum, Extra Mixed. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



Collection of eight separate colors 40 



