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Theodore Payne, Seedsman and Nurseryman 
LOBELIA CAR DIN A LIS. Queen Victoria. Perennial, 
3 feet. Dark bronze foliage and brilliant scarlet 
flowers. Sow seed the same as the annual varieties. 
Pkt., lBc. 
LOVE-LIES-BLEEDING (Amaranthus caudatus). An- 
nual, 2 feet high, with large drooping panicles of 
blood-red flowers. Seed should be sown in the spring 
and the plants will bloom during the summer. 
Pkt., Be. 
LUPINUS, ANNUAL VARIETIES MIXED. 1 to 3 feet 
high. Well known free flowering plants. Pkt., 5c. 
nanus. Dwarf blue; useful for edging and borders. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 
LUPINUS ARBOREUS, SNOW QUEEN. Perennial, 4 
feet. A magnificent variety, producing long spikes 
of pure white flowers. Sow in fall either in the open 
ground where the plants are to remain, or in pots, 
and afterwards transplant. Pkt., 15c. 
New Hybrids. A splendid new strain, producing 
large flowers in different colors. Pkt., 15c. 
polyphyllus roseus. Perennial, 3 feet. Rosy pink, 
extra fine. Pkt., 15c. 
Paynei. See Flower Seed Novelties, page 21. 
MALOPE GRANDIPLORA PURPUREA. Annual, 2 feet 
high. Flowering well during the summertime. Large 
crimson flowers. Pkt., 5c. 
alba. White. Pkt.. 5c. 
African Marigold, Prince of Orange 
MANDEVILLEA SUAVEOLENS. "Chili Jasmine." Per- 
ennial vine, 15 feet. Large white fragrant flowers. 
Sow in spring in seed boxes and pot off when ready. 
Pkt., 10c. 
MARIGOLD, AFRICAN. Annual, 3 feet. Flowering 
in summer and fall. The flowers are large, double 
and very showy. Sow in spring. 
Lemon Queen. Soft lemon-yellow. Pkt., 10c. 
Prince of Orange. Deep golden-orange. Pkt., 10c. 
Double line mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
MARIGOLD, FRENCH. Annual, 1 to 2 feet high. Sow 
in spring. 
Gold striped. Very double; deep brownish-red striped 
with golden yellow. Pkt., 10c. 
Double golden yellow. Pkt., 10c. 
Dwarf double mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
Legion of Honor. "Little Brownie." A compact 
growing single variety. Golden yellow marked with 
large spot of crimson velvet on each petal. Pkt., 10c. 
MATRICARIA EXIMIA. "Feverfew." Annual, 1% feet, 
of easy culture. Fine for cutting. Double white. 
Pkt., 5c. 
MAURANDIA. Perennial climber, 6 feet. Delicate fol- 
iage and pretty trumpet-shaped flowers. Sow early 
in spring and the plants will bloom the first season. 
Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
MECONOPSIS. See Flower Seed Specialties, page 21. 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Dwarf, trailing, annual. 
Blooming during the summer. Sow the seed in 
spring in a warm, sunny situation. 
crystallinuin. "Ice Plant." Flowers white. Foliage 
has the appearance of being coated with ice. Pkt., 
5c. 
MIGNONETTE. Annual, 8 inches to 1 foot high. An 
old-fashioned flower much prized for its fragrance. 
Large Flowering. Sweet scented. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. 
Macbet. Of dwarf pyramidal habit. Very fragrant. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 
Allen's Defiance. A large variety with immense 
spikes. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 40c. 
Goliatb. Bright red, large spikes. Pkt. 10c; oz. 90c. 
MIMOSA PUDICA. "Sensitive Plant." Annual, 2 feet. 
A curious plant with pinnate leaves which close up 
immediately when touched. Sow in seed pans early 
in spring. Pkt., 10c. 
MIMULUS. Perennial plants of great beauty, succeed- 
ing best in a moist, shady place. Sow the seed in 
the fall in seed pans of light soil mixed with leaf- 
mould; sow the seed on the surface and water with 
a fine spray. Pot off the plants when large enough, 
and later plant out in the open ground." 
tigrlnus grandiflorus. "Monkey Flower." Height 
iy 2 feet, spotted and blotched varieties, fine mixed. 
Pkt., 10c. 
cardinalis. "Scarlet Monkey Flower." Perennial, 1 
to 3 feet. A beautiful native species with pale 
green leaves and bright scarlet flowers, with yellow 
throat. Pkt., 10c. 
moschatus. "Musk Plant." Fine for hanging bas- 
kets and pots. Small yellow flowers, fragrant. 
Pkt., 10c. 
MINA LOBATA. Beautiful annual climbing vine at- 
taining a height of 10 to 12 feet. Flowers in long, 
graceful spikes; color bright red, changing to or- 
ange and cream. Sow in spring in a warm, sunny 
situation. Pkt., 10c. 
MIRABILIS JALAPA. "Marvel of Peru" or "Four- 
o'clock." Free flowering annual of bushy habit, 
growing 3 to 4 feet high and flowering throughout 
the summer. All colors mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
MOMORDICA BALSAMINA. "Balsam Apple." Annual 
climbing vine, 8 to 10 feet, with large leaves making 
a dense shade. The flowers are followed by curious 
orange-colored warted fruit*, which burst, showing 
the seed and its brilliant carmine covering. Pkt., 10c. 
MYOSOTIS. "Forget-me-not." Perennial, 6 to 19 
inches, succeeding best in a shady, moist situation. 
Sow the seed in the fall in seed boxes and trans- 
plant. 
alpestris. Bright blue. Pkt., 10c. 
dlssltiflora. Of compact habit; deep blue. Pkt., 16c. 
NASTURTIUM, TOM THUMB. Annual, 8 inches to 1 
foot; useful for bedding and borders, flowering 
through the summer and also through the winter In 
locations where they are not cut by the frost. 
Lady Bird. Orange-yellow, red spots. Pkt., 10c. 
Rose. Pkt., 10c. 
Ruby King. Light ruby-red. Pkt., 10c. 
King Theodore. Almost black, dark foliage. Pkt., 10c. 
Golden King. Indian yellow, dark foliage. Pkt., 10c. 
King of Tom Thumbs. Scarlet, dark foliage. Pkt., 10c. 
Empress of India. Crimson, dark foliage; dwarf and 
compact; effective for beds and edging. Pkt., 10c. 
Yellow. Pkt.. 10c. 
All colors mixed. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c. 
