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Mignonette (Reseda) 



A well-known fragrant favorite, and no garden is complete without a bed of Mignonette; 

 sowings made in April and again in July will keep up a succession from early summer until 

 frost; can also be grown in pots for winter and early spring flowering. pj^.^ p^j_ 



3152 Defiance. When grown under favorable conditions spikes will not only be of 

 remarkable size — from 12 to 15 inches long — but deliciously fragrant. The indi- 

 vidual florets are of immense size, forming a graceful as well as compact spike. Of 

 extraordinary keeping qualities, retaining their grace and fragrance until every bud 

 opens, i oz., 25 cts $0 10 



3153 Golden Machet. Distinct variety of Machet, with massive 

 spikes of golden-yellow blossoms, j oz., 25 cts 10 



3154 Red Goliath. Of strong, yet compact habit, with rich green 

 foliage; the giant trusses of flowers being borne on erect, strong, 

 stiff stalks and surpassing all others in brilliancy of color; espe- 

 cially suited for house culture . (Sec cut.) j oz., 50 cts IS 



3158 Machet. Of dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numerous 

 flower stalks, highly colored and very fragrant; one of the best, 

 i oz., 25 cts 



3162 Salmon Queen. Strong, robust habit, with fine spikes 

 of bright salmon-red flowers, intensely fragrant; fine for out- 

 door culture. J oz., 25 cts 



3164 White Goliath. This splendid white 

 variety has the same massive spikes 

 of bloom as the red sort, j oz., 50 cts. . 



3163 Sweet-scented (Reseda Odorata). 

 The old variety with small 

 spikes, but very sweetly 

 scented. Per oz., 20 cts 5 



3169 Collection of above 7 varie- 

 ties of Mignonette 60 



Mimosa 



(Sensitive or Humble Plant) 



3181 Pudica. Curious and inter- 

 esting annuals, with pinkish- 

 white flowers; the leaves close 

 and droop when touched or 

 shaken; 11 feet 10 



MOMORDICA Charantia (Balsam Pear) 



Maurandia per pkt. 



3130 Barclayana. Beautiful, rapid, 



slender-growing climbers, blooming 



profusely untQ late in the autumn; . , 



also fine for the conservatory or 



greenhouse; if desired for the house, 



MusA Ensete take up before the approach of 



frost A half hardy perennial, flowering the first season if sown early; 10 



feet; mixed colors, including purple, blue, white and rose $0 10 



Mimulus 



Showy, profuse flowering plants; fine for greenhouse or moist shady 

 situations; half-hardy perennials, blooming the first year from seed if sown 

 early; 1 foot. 



3191 Moschatus (Musk Plant). Fine for hanging baskets, etc.; small "■': 

 yellow flowers; musk scented foliage 15 



3192 Tigrinus (Monkey Flower). Fine mixed spotted varieties 10 



Momordica 



Very curious climbing vine, with ornamental foliage, fruit golden-yellow, 

 warted, and when ripe opens, showing the seed and its brilliant carmine 

 interior; fine for trellises, rockwork, stumps, etc.; annuals; 10 feet. 



3211 Balsamina (Balsam Apple). Round apple-shaped fruit, very fine 

 glossy green foliage. This is the prettiest climber of the two 10 



3212 Charantia (Balsam Pear). Pear-shaped fruit; foliage heavier than 

 the above; the fruits of this variety are used medicinafly 10 



MuSa Ensete (Abyssinian Banana) 



3221 A splendid plant for the open air in the summer, producing a most striking 

 effect when planted singly or in groups. In our hot summer it luxuriates 

 and attains gigantic proportions when freely supplied with manure and 

 water. The seeds germinate easily if started in hotbed or bottom heat in 

 greenhouse. Tender perennial; 10 to 20 feet. (See cut.) 15 cts. per pkt. 

 of 5 seeds; 25 seeds for 50 cts. 



Asters are one of our leading Specialties. See pages 67 to 70 



