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MAIZE. 



(Zea Japonica Variegata.) 

 An ornamental corn, beautifully striped with green 

 and white; tine for groups on the lawn; hardy annual ; 

 4 feet. 

 6055 M. Striped-LeavedJapauese. Per oz., 20cts. 5 



MIGNONETTE. 



(Reseda Odorata.) 

 A well-known fragrant favorite. If the plants are 



thinned out they will grow stronger and produce larger 



spikes of flowers; fine for pot or garden culture, and can 



be had during the whole year by sowing at intervals; 



hardy annuals. 



0100 M. Sweet-Scented {Odorata). The old variety 

 with small spikes ; 1 foot. Per oz., 20 ets 5 



6101 — Granditlora Ameliorata. Plants pyra- 

 midal; flowers large and distinct, having stamens 

 of a reddish tint: 15 inches. Per oz., 30 cts 5 



€106 — Golden Queen. A very attractive variety, 

 forming a dense pyramid, and throwing up numer- 

 ous flower stalks, terminating in spikes of golden 

 yellow ; 15 inches , 10 



6107 — The Prize. This variety produces a close 

 dense spike, double the size of the common, and 

 very fragrant ; 1 foot 10 



Mesembryanthemum. 



Molucca Balm. 



6102 M. Parson's White. Large spikes, pure white 

 and very fragrant; 1 foot. Per oz., 50 cts 5 



6105 — Hybrid Spiral. Of dwarf, branching habit, 

 with spikes from 8 to 10 inches long, very fragrant; 

 excellent for market purposes; 15 inches 10 



6103 — Dwarf Compact. A dwarf robust variety, 

 10 inches high and 18 inches in diameter, covered 

 with large spikes of reddish-tinted flowers 10 



6108— "Machet." Well adapted for pot culture; 

 perfectly true from seed. Dwarf pyramidal growth, 

 bearing numerous flower stalks 15 



6109 Collection of Mignonette, 10 varieties 50 



MIMOSA PUDICA. 



(See Sensitive Plant.) 



MIMULUS. 



(Monkey Flower.) 



Showy profuse flowering plants, comprising numer- 

 ous varieties, with white, sulphur, and yellow grounds, 

 spotted with crimson, scarlet, and pink, fine for the green- 

 house, or moist, shady situations; half-hardy perennials; 

 blooming the first year from seed if sown early ; 1 foot. 



6111 M. Tigrinus. The finest tigered and spotted 

 varieties, rivalling the Calceolaria in its bright- 

 ness; mixed colors 10 



6112 — Tigrinus Duplex. A beautiful double hose- 

 in-hose variety of the above, with tigered and 

 spotted flowers; mixed colors 20 



6110 — Mixed. Large flowering, all colors 10 



6113 — Moschatus {Musk Plant). Fine for hanging- 

 baskets, etc. ; small yellow flowers, fragrant foli- 

 age; 6 inches 10 



MOLUCELLA (Molucca Balm.) 

 6018 M. Lrevis. Flowers purple and white, sherf- 

 shaped and borne on square stems which end in 

 tufts of leaves of a pea-green color 10 



MOMORDICA. 



(Balsam Apple.) 

 Very curious trailing vines, with ornamental foliage, 

 fruit golden yellow, warted, and when ripe opens, show- 

 ing the seeds and its brilliant carmine interior; fine for 

 rock- work, stumps, etc. ; half-hardy annual ; 10 feet. 

 6116 M. Balsamina. Apple-shaped fruit. Peroz., 50 cts. 5 

 6117 — Charantia. Pear-shaped fruit. Per oz., 50 cts. 5 



Myosotjs. 



Balsam Apple. 



MUSA. 



(Abyssinian Banana." 



The leaves are magnificent, long, broad and massive, 

 of a beautiful green, with a broad crimson midrib. It is 

 used successfully for bedding out, and stands the rain and 

 storms without much laceration. In our hot summers it 

 luxuriates and attains gigantic proportions when freely 

 supplied with manure and water. The seeds germinate 

 easily if started in hot-bed or bottom heat in greenhouse. 

 6131 M. Ensete. Packet containing 4 seeds 25 



MYOSOTIS. 



(Forget-me-not.) 



Neat and beautiful little plants with star-like flowers ; 

 succeeding best in a shady, moist situation ; half-hardy 

 perennials ; blooming the first year from seed if sown early. 

 6121 M. Alpestris Ccerulea. Bright blue; 6 inches. .10 



6122 — Alpestris Alba. Pure white; 6 inches 10 



6124 — Azorica Ccelestina. Handsome sky-blue 



flowers, produced in great profusion; 1 foot 10 



6125 — Dissitiflora. Compact habit, profuse bloomer; 

 exquisite blue ; an attractive bedding plant; 6 in. ..15 



6123— Palustris. The true Forget-me-not; beau- 

 tiful blue flowers ; 6 inches 10 



6126 — Palustris Semperflorens. A charming 

 dwarf Forget-me-not, thriving equally well in sun 

 or shade; continuing in bloom from early spring 

 until autumn with beautiful blue flowers ; 8 inches. 20 



6127 — Eliza Fanrobert. New, large flowering, 

 bright blue, of pyramidal habit; remarkably fine 

 and distinct 15 



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MlMULUS. 



MYRSIPHYLLUM. 



(Smilax.) 



A beautiful and graceful tuberous-rooted perennial 

 climber, none surpassing it for its glossy deep green, wavy 

 and most delicate foliage, and small white flowers; fine 

 for vases and baskets. Soak the seed 24 hours before sow- 

 ing ; 6 to 10 feet. 

 6134 M. Asparagoides. Per oz., $3.00 20 



It is only necessary in ordering seeds to state number of packets wanted, corresponding number in catalogue and price. * 



