98 Z>. M. EEMUT & CO'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 



Martynia, proboscidea, a curious plant, on account 

 of its singularly curious seed vessels, which 

 are much esteemed when young, for pickles. . 



MATHIOI^A.-CSee Stocks). 



MATRICARIA — (Feverfew). 



Sow from December to April, in shallow boxes, in a 

 temperature of 6o°. As soon as the young plants can 

 be handled, transplant singly into small pots or shallow 

 boxes, where they may remain until the time of planting 

 out in the open ground in May. 



Matricaria, eximia grandiflora, fl. pi., (Double 

 Feverfew), pure white, double flowers; very 

 beautiful; desirable for bedding 10 



MAURANDIA. 



Graceful climber for green-house, parlor, baskets, or 

 out-door purposes. Set out in the border with a little 

 frame to which to attach their tendrils, they will be 

 loaded all the season with rich purple, white and rose, 



M AURANDIA. 



foxglove shaped blossoms. The seed should be started 

 in hot-bed or green-house, as without artificial heat 

 they will scarcely flower the first season. They must be 

 removed to a warm place on the approach of cold 

 weather in autumn. Tender perennial climber; six feet 

 high. 



Maurandia, Barclayana, purple, rose, white and 



violet 10 



mixed, choicest kinds mixed 10 



MESFMBRYANTHEMIM. 



Mesembryanthemum, crystallinum (Ice Plant), 



handsome and curious plant for hanging 

 baskets, rock work, vases and edgings. The 

 leaves and stems are succulent and fleshy, and 

 appear as though covered with ice crystals, 

 and look like rock candy. The whole plant is 

 peculiarly brilliant in the sunshine. The flow- 

 er is white, and not conspicuous. Succeeds 

 best in dry, sandy loam, and in a warm situa- 

 tion. Can be grown in pots or open border, 

 the former having preference. Tender an- 

 nual trailer; six inches high 5 



** cordifolium variegatum, the leaves are 

 blotched with light yellow and cream colored 

 spots. Fine for green-house or conservatory; 

 half-hardy annual; six inches high .10 



" tricolor (Dew Plant), pink with purple 

 center; half-hardy annual. .... 5 



M ESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 



MIGNONETTE. 



A well known hardy annual, producing dense, semi- 

 globular heads of exceedingly fragrant flowers, borne on 

 spikes from three to six inches long. Is in bloom nearly 

 the whole season, and is so fragrant that the whole 

 atmosphere around is perfumed. No garden should 

 be without it. If sown at intervals during the spring, 

 and early summer, it will be in bloom till killed by 

 the frost. Seeds sown in autumn will bloom early in 

 spring. Hardy annual; perennial if protected; one foot 

 high. 



Mignonette, Golden Queen, a new variety. The 

 flowers are golden yellow, and powerfully 



fragrant 15 



" Victoria, a very valuable new variety, produc- 

 ing dark red blossoms; very attractive 15 



Mignonette, Reseda 



