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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 suc- 

 culent 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 situations 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 3^ 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-12in.] 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 



White Goliath 



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

 Machet H oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



M I M OSA (Sensitive Plant) [h A-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 in- 

 side 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. lOc 



MIMULUS [tP-10 in.] Among the plants that do well in 

 semi-shaded and moist spots Mimulus must be mentioned. 

 It is tender, but blooms well the first season. As the seed is 

 fine, it is best to start it under glass. 



Moschatus (Musk Plant) The musky scent of this variety 

 perfumes the air around it. Chiefly a foliage plant, but it 

 bears numerous yellow tubular flowers Pkt. 15c 



Tigrinus (Monkey Flower) Bears large brilliantly colored 

 and spotted flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and coppery 

 red. The outspread petals give each flower an amusing 

 appearance, like a monkey's face Pkt. 15c 



Monkey Flower (See Mimulus) 



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 at 

 nightfall, but in the early hours of the day they open in all 

 their splendor. 



Blue Crimson Mixed 



Each of the above: \i lb. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Moss Rose (See Portulaca) 

 Mourning Bride (See Scabiosa) 

 Musk Plant (See Mimulus) 



Mignonette 



This Fragrant Plant Will Delight You Either in a Flower Border 

 or as a Ground Cover Under Shrubs 



MINA LOBATA [hA-C-12 ft.] Of luxuriant growth in a mild 

 climate, this valuable Mexican climber will also flower in a 

 Northern latitude, although later in the season. The vine is 

 clothed with large heart-shaped leaves deeply lobed, and 

 it bears many handsome floral sprays in pairs. The buds are 

 scarlet, and as the blossoms expand they gradually change 

 from brilliant orange to primrose Pkt. 10c 



MOMORDICA [hA-C-10 ft.] Festooned over a trellis, the 

 lacy foliage of this climber furnishes an excellent back- 

 ground for the yellow flowers which are followed by peculiar 

 oanghng fruits. These are irregularly 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. 



Each of the above: 14 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not) [hhP-R-8 in] While this charm- 

 ing 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 

 following spring. 



Alpestris Blue 3^ oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides (See Smilax) 



