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[MESEMBRYANTHEMUM In their native homes these 

 plants are found growing luxuriously in barren rocky 

 places and dry sand. They are able to endure these condi- 

 tions because they store up moisture in their succulent 

 stems and thick foliage. For this reason as well as the fact 

 that 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 Yi 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 unassimaing blossoms whose 

 greatest usefulness is in combination with showier cut 

 flowers that lack fragrance. The plants do well in full sun, 

 but they also thrive in partial shade. Sown broadcast, they 

 make a good ground cover under open shrubbery. 

 Red Goliath Golden Goliath 

 White Goliath 

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

 Machet 3^ oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



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 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 fohage. 

 Pudica Pkt. 10c 



MIMULUS [tP-10 in.] Among the species which do well in 

 semi-shaded and moist spots Mimulus must be mentioned. 

 They are tender plants, but bloom well the first season. As 

 the seed is fine, it is best to start it under glass and to trans- 

 plant later. 



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 slightly resembling the Great Mask cf Comedy, 

 or, as some think, 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: 34 lb. 35c; pkt. lOo 



Moss Rose (See Portulaca) 

 Mourning Bride (See Scabiosa) 

 Musk Plant (See Mimulus) 



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 tubular 

 flowers with their projecting stamens are set in a single 

 graduated row along each individual stem. The buds are 

 scarlet, and as the blossoms expand they gradually change 

 from brilliant orange to primrose Pkt. 10c 



MOMORDICA [hA-C-10 ft.] The leaves of this ornamental 

 climber are deeply lobed and toothed, giving the foliage 

 a lacy appearance. Festooned over a trellis, they furnish 

 an excellent background for the yellow flowers which are 

 followed by peculiar dangling fruits. These are irregularly 

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

 they turn a 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: 3^ oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Morning Glory, Mixed 



MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not) [hhP-R-8 in] Of aU spring 

 flowers the charming Forget-me-not stands in the front 

 rank. While it will grow in the open border, there is always 

 some partially shaded damp spot in 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 i^ oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Mtrsiphyllum Aspabagoides (See Smilax) 



