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HIGNOXETTE (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 suc- 

 cession from early summer until frost; can also be grown in pots for winter 

 and early spring flowering. ^^^ ''^■''• 



31y2 Defiance. When grown under favorable conditions spikes will 

 not only be of remarkable size — from 12 to 15 inches long — but 

 deliciously fragrant. The individual florets are of immense size, 

 fonning a graceful as well as compact spike. Of extraordinary 

 keeping qualities, retaining their grace and fragrance until every 



bud opens. (See cut. ) |- oz., 25 cts 10 



3153 Qolden flachet. Distinct variety of Machet, with massive 



spikes of golden-yellow blossoms. J oz. , 2"> cts 10 



3155 Miles' Hybrid Spiral. Of strong, branching habit, with spikes 

 from 8 to 10 inches long; very fragrant. Per oz., 25 cts 5 



3156 Improved Red Victoria. Fine spikes of bright red. A most 

 useful and desirable variety. ^ oz., 25 cts. ... 10 



3157 Large-flowering Pyramidal. Flowers large, of a reddish 

 tint. A good variety for the open ground. J^ oz., 20 cts 5 



3158 Machet. Of dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numerous flower 

 stalks; highly colored and very firagrant; one of the best. \ oz., 



25 cts. 10 



3159 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; especially suited for 

 house culture. J oz. , .50 cts 15 



3161 Parson's White. Large spikes, pure white, very fragrant. 

 Joz., 20cts 5 



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

 salmon-red flowers, intensely fragrant; fine for outdoor culture. 



J oz., 25 cts 10 



3163 Sweet=Scented (Reseda Odorata). The old variety with 

 small spikes, but very sweetly-scented. Per oz., 15 cts 5 



3169 Collection of above 10 varieties of Mignonette 60 



Defiance Mignonette. 



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MIMOSA (Sensitive or Humble Plant). 

 3181 Pudica. Curious and interesting annuals, with pinkish-white 

 the leaves close and droop when touched or shaken; \\ feet. . 



PER PKT. 



flowers; 



MoMORDicA Charantia (Balsam Pear). 



MIMUI.US. 



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

 tions; half-hardy perennials, blooming the first year from seed if sown early; 1 foot. 



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



3191 Moschatus {Musk Plant). Fine for hanging-baskets, etc. ; small 



yellow flowers, fragrant foliage 10 



MINA. 



3202 Sanguinea. A beautiful and rapid-growing climber, producing in- 

 numerable brilliant blood-red flowers. | oz., 15 cts p 



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, rock-work, stumps, etc.; annuals; 10 feet. 



3211 Balsamina {Balsam Apple). Round, apple-shaped fruit with 

 very fine glossy green foliage. This is the prettiest climber of the 

 two. Oz. , 30 cts 5 



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

 the above; the fruits of this variety are used medicinally. (See cut.) 

 Oz., 30 cts 5 



MUSA EXSETE (Abyssinian Bananal. 

 3221 A splendid plant for the open air in sunmier, producing a most strik- ' 

 ing 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. 15 

 cts. per pkt. of 5 seeds; 25 seeds for 50 cts. 



Asters are one of our leading specialties. The varieties offered on page 53 are exceptionally fine. 



