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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; 



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 

 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 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 



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

 Machet J^oz. 35c; pkt. 5c 



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 inside 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. 10c 



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

 the lacy foliage of this climber furnishes an ex- 

 cellent 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. 

 Mixed Apple and Pear 



Each of the above: J^ oz. 50c; 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. The heart-shaped leaves are of 

 fine green color, and the multitudes of trumpet-shaped 

 flowers come in beautiful clear colors. They close about 

 noon but open the next morning in all their splendor. 

 Blue Crimson 



Each of the above: Pkt. 10c 

 Mixed M lb. 35c; pkt. 



Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue (See Ipomoea) 

 Moss Rose (See Portulaca) 

 Mourning Bride (See Scabiosa) 



5c 



Even a humble clothes pole puts 

 on summer gayety when dressed in 

 Heavenly Blue Morning Glory 

 vines. (For further description, see 

 Ipomoea, page 67.) 



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

 ing spring flower will grow in the open border, there i s 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 M oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides (See Smilax) 



NEMOPHILA [hA-6 in.] This is a native wild flower from the 

 California woods, but it does well under almost all condi- 

 tions in other parts of the country. It is quite spreading in 

 growth. The divided leaves of the little plants are bright 

 green and hairy and are covered with saucer-shaped blos- 

 soms about an inch across. They are 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. . . . Y% oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 



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