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MATTHIOLA (Evening Scented Stock) [hA-15 in.] Sweet perfume during the 

 twilight hours or following a shower where these plants grow is sufficient reason 

 for including them in every garden. They bear many small mauve-colored flowers 

 resembling those of single Stocks. 



Bicornis Oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



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 succulent 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 hke 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 yoimg 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-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 unassuming blossoms useful in combination with showier cut 

 flowers that lack fragrance. The plants do well in full sim, but they also 

 thrive in partial shade. ■/■ 



Red Goliath Golden Goliath White Goliath 



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



Machet J2 oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



MliVlOSA (Sensitive Plant) [hA-12 in.] Leaves that droop and fold at the shghtest 

 touch make this plant an interesting addition either to the outdoor summer 

 garden or to the inside window garden in winter. The phenomenon also 

 takes place natm-ally each night and in damp weather. The plant bears small 

 rosy-lilac blossoms which are as dainty as the fern-like foliage. 



Pudica Pkt. 10c 



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 



Colorful fruits of Balsam Pear 

 pop open when ripe to dis- 

 close bright crimson seeds. 



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 



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: M lb. 35c; pkt. 10c 

 Moss Rose (See Portulaca) 



Mourning Bride (See Scabiosa) 

 Musk Plant (See Mimulus) 



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 

 dangling 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: J^ 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 wUl flourish and be a joy. The Alpine variety which we 

 ofi'er 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 34 oz. 35c; pkt. 10-; 



Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides (See Smilax) 



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