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Lobelia 



Lobelia, Emperor William 



Lobelia is one of the most charming blue border 

 Easily grown from seed, it blooms continu- 

 ? 11 ^ T^^^ profusely from early summer until late 

 fall. Equally adapted for borders, porch boxes, or 

 hanging baskets. Start seed in boxes or pots indoors 

 moiSr rich soil '^^^^^^^^ season. Prefers a rather 



2071 compacta, Crystal Palace. Azure-blue with white 

 eye; compact and bushy. Pkt., 15c. 



2072 Emperor wmiam. Dark blue; compact. Pkt., 25c 



2073 Gracilis. Trailing; light blue. Pkt.. 10c. 



2074 Speciosa- Trailing; dark blue, white eye. Pkt. 

 15 c. ' 



2076 compacta, Mixed. Pkt., lOc; % oz., 50c. 



lEPTOSYNE. AH. Blooms five weeks after sow- 

 ing; resembles Coreopsis. Height, 1 ft. 



2041 maritima. Lemon-yellow. Pkt., 15c. 



2042 Stillmani. Orange-yellow. Pkt., 15c. 



2052 IilNABIA Maroccana H7l)rids (Toad Flax). 

 AH. Flowers resemble snapdragons but spaced 

 farther apart. White, Pink, Yellow, and Blue 

 mixed. Pkt., 15c. 



2061 I^INUM g-randiflorum rubrum (Crimson 

 Flax). AH. Very pretty dwarf plants with 

 bright red flowers. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 30c. 



2190 MATTHIOIiA bicomis (Evening Scented 

 Stock). AH. A species of Stock with lilac- 

 colored blooms which give off a delicate frag- 

 rance in the evening. Pkt.. 10c; 14 oz., 25c. 



2200 MAUBANDIA, Mixed. PT. A graceful slen- 

 der climber with blue, mauve, or white flowers; 

 nice for vases. Pkt., 25c. 



2210 MESEMBBTANTHEMUM crystalllnnm (Ice- 

 plant). AHH. An interesting plant with a trans- 

 parent coating which looks like ice on stems and 

 leaves. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 



2212 MESEMBBYANTHEMUM crlnlflorum (Liv- 

 ingstone Daisy). AAH. Dwarf bushy plants cov- 

 ered with small Daisy flowers in various shades. 

 Pkt., 25c. 



2230 MIMOSA pudica (Sensitive Plant). AHH. A 

 unique plant with leaves that close and droop 

 when touched. Pkt., 10c. 



2240 MIMUI^US moscliatus (Musk Plant). PHH. 

 Small yellow flowers, fragrant leaves; nice for 

 hanging-baskets. Pkt., 15c. 



MOMOBDICA. AHH. Vines with ornamental 

 foliage and peculiar warted fruits that open and 

 show scarlet interiors in fall. 



2251 Balsamina (Balsam Apple). Round yellow 

 fruits; climbs 10 ft. or more. Pkt., 10c. 



2252 Charautla (Balsam Pear). Pear-shaped fruits. 

 Pkt., 10c. 



Morning Glory 



AHH 



2271 Colorado Blue. A fine clear blue Morning 

 Glory from Colorado. Pkt., 15c. 



2272 Imperial Japanese, Mixed. A very large-flow- 

 ered strain; many beautiful and unusual colors. 

 Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. 



2274 Dwarf, Mixed. For beds and rock gardens. 

 Height, 1 foot. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 



2275 Brazilian. Tall-growing, with rose-pink flow- 

 ers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c. 



2280 MUSA ensete (Abyssinian Banana). PT. 

 Handsome conservatory plant. May be used out- 

 doors in summer. Pkt., 25c. 



Mignonette 



AH 



Always a favorite for its distinctive 

 fragrance. Prefers a dry. sunny spot. 

 Easy to grow and fine for cut flowers 

 Height, 10 inches. 



Defiance. Large, grayish flowers. 

 Pkt.. 10c; M oz., 30c. 



2223 Goliath. Giant flowers of deep 

 red. Pkt. 15c; oz., 50c. 



2224 Machet. Reddish tinted. Pkt.. 

 10c; 14 oz.. 35c. 



2225 Old - fashioned Sweet - scented. 

 Small flowers but very fragrant. 

 Pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 25c. 



Miffnonette, Goliath 



