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Goliath Mignonette 



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. pkr pkt. 



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 individual 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. J oz., 25 cts 10 



3153 Golden Machet. Distinct variety of Machet, with massive 

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



3154 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. (See cut. ) ^ oz., 50 cts 15 



3158 Machet. Of dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numerous flower 

 stalks, highly colored and very fragrant; one of the best. J oz., 

 25 cts 10 



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 



3164 White Goliath. This splendid white variety has the same 



massive spikes of bloom as the red sort. J oz., 50 cts 15 



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 varieties of Mignonette 60 



MINA 



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



innumerable brilliant blood-red flowers. J oz., 15 cts 5 



MAUR ANDIA 



3130 Barclayana. Beautiful, rapid, slender-growing climb- 

 ers, blooming profusely until late in the autumn; also fine for the con- 

 servatory or greenhouse; if desired for the house, 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 



MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not) 



Offered and described on page 98. 



10 



MESEMBRYANTHEMUM 



2831 Crystallinum {Ice Plant). Dwarf-trailing annual plants. Flowers 



white, prized for its singular icy foliage 5 



MIMOSA (Sensitive or Humble Plant) 



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



the leaves close and droop when touched or shaken; 1 J feet 5 



MIMULUS 



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. 



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

 yellow flowers; fragrant foliage 15 



3192 Tigrinus {Monkey Floxcer). 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 in- 

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



3211 Qa\ssitn\n& {Balsam Apple). Round apple-shaped fruit with very 

 fine glossy green foliage. This is the prettiest climber of the two. . . 5 



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

 the above; the fruits of this variety are used medicinally 5 



MoMORDiCA Cbarantia (Balsam Pear) 



Novelties and Specialtiea in Flower Seeds are offered on pages 52 to 62 



