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IVIES EMBRYANTHEMUIVI Well adapted for use on dry banks and in rock gardens. 



*Crystallinum (Ice Plant) [hA-6 in.] The foliage of this plant sparkles like ice crystals. 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 H oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Tricolor (Dew Plant) [hA-6 in.] Flowers larger than those of Crystallinum and more at- 

 tractive ontaccount of their crimson, pink, and white shadings. 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. 

 Dark green leaves and cone-shaped spikes of unassuming blossoms are useful in combination 

 with showier cut flowers that lack fragrance. The plants thrive in full sun or partial shade. 

 Red Goliath M oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



• Machet J^ oz. 40e; pkt. 10c 



MIIVIOSA (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. Small rosy-lilac blossoms. 



• Pudica Pkt. 10c 



MOMORDICA [hA-C-10 ft.] The lacy foliage of this climber furnishes an excellent background 

 for the yellow flowers which are followed by peculiar dangling fruits of brilliant yellow. 



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. 55c; 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. Beautiful clear colors. 



Cri mso n Pkt. 10c 



• Mixed J€ lb. 50c; pkt. 5c 



Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue (See Ipomoea) 

 Morning Glory, Japanese (See Ipomoea) 

 Moss Rose (See Portulaca) 

 Mourning Bride (See Scabiosa) 



MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not) [hhP-R-8 in.] Of rather spreading habit with velvety leaves, above 

 which rise the pretty floral clusters of dainty five-petaled blossoms. The flowers, a clear Wedg- 

 wood blue with tiny yellowish eyes, are borne in profusion. Start early for flowers the first 

 season or sow in summer for blooms the following spring. 



•Alpestris Blue M oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Blossoms and foliage of Harmony Marigold are delightful arranged naturally 

 as they grow in the garden. 



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Heavenly Blue Morning Glory is one of the 



most attractive and popular annual vines. You 



will find a description of it on page 55. (See 



Ipomoea.) 



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 are covered with 

 saucer-shaped blossoms about an inch across. 

 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. 

 >^ oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



• Our choice. In FERRY'S RED and SILVER DISPLAYS 



