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MESEMBRYANTHEMUM In their native homes these plants are found growing 

 luxuriantly in barren rocky places and dry sand because they store up moisture 

 in their succulent stems and thick foliage. For this reason and because they 

 are low-growing, they are well adapted for use on dry banks and in sunny situa- 

 tions in rock gardens. 



Crystallinum (Ice Plant) [hA-6 in.] The foliage of this plant sparkles like ice 

 crystals, making it very ornamental as it trails over the ground. The flowers 

 are small and pinkish white, and their slender petals look as though they might 

 be made of fine glass. In Northern climates the seed should be started indoors, 

 and the young plants set out only when the weather is warm . . J^2 oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Tricolor (Dew Plant) [hA-6 in.] The flowers of this variety are larger than 

 those of Crystallinum and more attractive on account of their crimson, pink, 

 and white shadings which appear in circles around a central disc of deeper 

 coloring. The plant makes an excellent ground cover, especially in the South. 

 Pkt. 10c 



MIGNONETTE [hA-12 in.] Its delicious scent has given great popularity 

 to this modest plant which the French have named "Little Darling." 

 The vigorous branches clothed in dark green leaves are quite spreading, 

 and they bear cone-shaped spikes of unassuming blossoms useful in 

 combination with showier cut flowers that lack fragrance. The plants do 

 well in full sun, but they also thrive in partial shade. 



Red Goliath Golden Goliath 



Each of the above: 34 oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Machet 3^ oz. 35c; pkt. 5c 



MIMOSA (Sensitive Plant) [hA-12 in.] Leaves that droop and fold at the 

 slightest touch make this plant an interesting addition either to the outdoor 

 summer garden or to the inside window garden in winter. The phenomenon 

 also takes place naturally each night and in damp weather. The plant bears 

 small rosy-lilac blossoms which are as dainty as the fern-like foliage. 



Pudica Pkt. 10c 



MOMORDICA [hA-C-10 ft.] Festooned over a trellis, the lacy foliage of this 

 climber furnishes an excellent background for the yellow flowers which 

 are followed by peculiar dangling fruits. These are irregu- 

 larly furrowed, warty, and green when young. As they 

 mature, they turn brilliant yellow and when ripe burst 

 open to disclose the pulp spotted with blood red seeds. 



Balsam Apple (Balsamina) Vine somewhat smaller than 

 that of Balsam Pear; fruits nearly spherical. 



Balsam Pear (Charantia) Bears cylindrical elongated fruits. 

 In the young state these are sometimes boiled and eaten. 

 Mixed Apple and Pear 



Each of the above: J^ oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 

 Moon Flower (See Ipomoea) 



MORNING GLORY (Convolvulus Major) (See also Ipomoea) [hA- 

 C-10 ft.] Picture your garden fence covered with the dewy foliage 

 and blossoms of a superior Morning Glory in the early summer 

 mornings. The heart-shaped leaves are of fine green color, and the 

 multitudes of trumpet-shaped flowers come in beautiful clear colors. 

 They close about noon but open the next morning in all their 

 splendor. 



Blue Crimson 



Each of the above: Pkt. 10c 



Mixed 1^ lb. 45c; 



Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue (See Ipomoea) 

 Moss Rose (See Portulaca) 

 Mourning Bride (See Scabiosa) 



pkt. 5c 



Heavenly Blue 

 Morning Glory 

 is one of the most 

 attractive and 

 popular annual 

 vines. You will 

 find a description 

 of it on pase 67. 

 (See Ipomoea.) 



MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not) [hhP-R-8 in.] While this charming spring 

 flower will grow in the open border, there is some partially shaded 

 damp spot in almost every garden where it will flourish and be a 

 joy. The Alpine variety which we offer is of rather spreading habit 

 with velvety leaves, above which rise the pretty floral clusters of 

 dainty five-petaled blossoms. The flowers, a clear Wedgwood blue 

 with tiny yellowish eyes, are borne in profusion. Start early for 

 flowers the first season or sow in summer for blooms the follow- 

 ing spring. 



Alpestris Blue J^ oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



NEMOPHILA [hA-6 in.] This is a native wild flower 

 from the California woods, but it does well under 

 almost all conditions in other parts of the country. 

 It is quite spreading in growth. The divided leaves 

 of the little plants are bright green and hairy and 

 are covered with saucer-shaped blossoms about an 

 inch across. They are useful in low beds or as a 

 ground cover in patches. Seed should be sown in 

 the open ground where the plants are to remain. 



Insignis Blue (Baby Blue Eyes) A beautiful sky 



blue, shading lighter toward the center 



H oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 



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