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MALVA. Mallow 
Malva alcea. 4 ft. Numerous briglit. pink flow- 
ers; blooms all Summer. Requires space. 
M. moschata. 2 ft. July to September. Fragrant 
flowers in clusters, of a rosy tint, 
var. alba. Exceptionally attractive; white, 
fragrant flowers. 
MELISSA 
Melissa officinalis. 1 to 2 ft. June to August 
Grown for its fragrance. Flowers in clusters. 
MENTHA. Mint 
Mentha piperita (Peppermint). A well-known, 
useful herb, with fragrant foliage. Thrives well 
in any soil. 
M. spicata (Spearmint). Purplish flowers in slender 
spikes. Foliage with attractive taste and fra- 
grance. 
MONARDA. Oswego Tea 
Monarda didyma (Bee Balm). 1]4 to 2}4 ft. 
June to September. Showy heads of brilliant 
scarlet flowers in rich profusion throughout the 
Summer; very effective. 
M. fistulosa (Wild Bergamot). 2 to 4 ft. July. 
A pretty plant, producing purple flowers all 
Summer. 
var. alba. 2 to 2J^ ft. July. Rather coarse, 
open flowers and inconspicuous foliage. Striking 
in masses along banks or in wild places. 
MYOSOTIS. Forget-Me-Not 
Myosotis palustris semperflorens. Dwarf form, 
8 inches high. An ever-blooming variety; very 
useful; blue flower with yellow eye. Good for damp, 
shady spots of rock garden. 
NIEREMBERGIA. Cup Flower 
Nierembergia rivularis. A beautiful dwarf 
Alpine plant, with large, creamy-white, cup- 
shaped flowers. Fine for rock garden. 
Forget-Me-Not Myosotis palustris semperflorens. 
Swamp Rose Mallow. Hibiscus Moscheutos— See page 46 
OENOTHERA. Evening Primrose 
CEnotliera fruticosa major. 2 ft. June to Sep- 
tember. A strong-growing plant, forming a dense, 
bush-like specimen; flowers deep yellow, in pro- 
fusion. 
CE. Missouriensis. 10 in. June, July. A low 
species, with prostrate ascending branches. A 
profuse bloomer. Solitary flowers, often 5 inches 
across. Good for rock garden or open border. 
OE. speciosa. 18 in. Augu.st and September. A 
fine, hardy plant, useful for borders; flowers large, 
pure white. Attractive in rook garden or border. 
CE. Youngi. 2 ft. June to August. A strong, 
stocky, large-leaved plant, with firm, shiny fo- 
liage; numerous bright lemon-yellow flowers. 
OPUNTIA 
Opuntia Missouriensis. 1 ft. July and August. 
Showy, large, pale yellow flowers; very long 
spines. A low, spreading Cactus. Good for rock 
garden, hedges, etc. 25 cts.; $2.00 per 10. 
ORIGANUM. Wild Marjoram 
Origanum vulgare. 2 ft. June and July. Branch- 
iiig plant. Purplish-pink flowers in clusters. 
Foliage fragrant, used in medicine and for season- 
ing. 
O. Marjorana (Sweet Marjoram). June to July. 
Grayish-green foliage, and small, whitish flowers 
in terminal clusters. Valuable for seasoning. 
PACHYSANDRA 
Pachysandra terminalis. 6 to 12 in. May and 
June. Low-growing, evergreen plant. White 
flowers in short spikes. Its bright green and 
glossy foliage makes it good fore arpeting. Grows 
well under trees. 
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