Caimell & Sons’ Complete Seed 
Guide 
( 102 . H.H.A. French Marigold, CANNELLS’ First Prize Strain 
(Vompositm) {Tagetes patula) — Sow in March, shift into good-sized pot, plant 
out the first warm weather in May ; they will last in bloom till the frost 
sets in. ft. Or/, per pkt. 
06.3. H.H.A. Dwarf French Marigold— Scljcted from the choicest 
blooms and dwarfest plants. ft. Gel. per pkt. 
004. n.n.A. Marigold, Dwarf French, Purple and Gold (Legion 
of Honour) and Little Brownie— Grows quite regularly, and only about 
1 foot high, and blooming in abundance from July until cut down by the 
frost. The single dowers arc of a lovely golden yellow, with a broad 
velvety blotch on each petal; of easy culture, and absolute resistance 
against dryness and insects; a valuable plant for any place in the garden 
wherever a decorative effect is required. Gd. per pkt. 
For other varieties — See Tagetes. 
Marigold, Pot — See Calendula. 
6G5. H.n.A. Martynia Fragrans (Pctfnfjnc-c)— Splendid:-, (.bearing 
fragrant crimson-purple flowers. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. 
Maize— See Zea. 
G66. II. n.p. Marvel of Peru (^MiruhiUs .lalapa) (Nyctaginece ) — A very 
picturesque plant, the diversified colours contrasting well with its dark 
green glossy foliage ; continues iii bloom through the Summer and Autumn ; 
the root may be preserved, like Dahlias, throughout the Winter ; the best 
colours mixed. 2 ft. 3d. per pkt. 
667. ii.n.A. Mathiola Bicornis (Crudfene), Night-scented Stock- 
Light lilac ; deliciously fragrant in evening and morning, and especially 
after a shower. 1 ft. 3d. per pkt. 
668. n.p. Matricaria Eximia Nana Aurea Crispa Compacta 
fl. pi. {ComposUee) — Lovely little cream-coloured quilled flowers, very 
useful for cutting. It is one of the curled-leaved Feverfews ; height about 
8 inches; a gem in any garden. 3d. per pkt. 
661). H.H.p. Maurandya Barclayana (Scro/i/iu/ar/nciE)— A most beau- 
tiful slender climber, producing abundance of purple and white coloured 
tube-shaped flowers ; for trailing up pillars, wirework, &c., is one of the 
best plants. Sow from March to May. Gd. per pkt. 
670. H.n.p. Maurandya Barclayana Alba— White, is. per pkt. 
671. n.p. Meconopsis Cambrica (^Papaveracecc), Welsh Poppy— 
Thrives well on rockwork ; golden yellow. 1 ft. Gd. per pkt. 
672. n. n.p. Melianthus Major ( ZggophtjUaceee), The Honey Flower- 
Useful for sub-tropical gardening ; rich green elegant foliage ; a fine 
conservatory plant. 3 to 4 ft. Gd. per pkt. 
673. H.H.A. Mesembryanthemum Cordifolium Variegatum 
(Ficoidece) — Foliage elegantly variegated with white; a gem for flower beds 
and hanging baskets. ft. Is. per pkt. 
MESEMBUrANTHEMOM TRIOOLOE. 
074. H.H.A. Mesembryanthemum Tricolor— Lovely dwarf plants 
for borders or rockwork. 3d. per ])kt. 
675. H.A. Mignonette, Miies’ New Hybrid Spiral— Much admired 
by the public generally; habit dwarf and branching, with spikes often 
attaining a length of from 8 to 10 inches; powerful odour. Well adapted 
for market purposes. 1 ft. Gd. and Is, per pkt. 
SUGXOXErTE, CAXNELLS’ PERFEOTIOX. 
676. n.A. Mignonette, Caraway’s White— Much ^otvnas a pot 
plant for greenhouse decoration during the Winter and early Spring months ; 
the spikes are not only larger, but the individual flowers are more double, 
and of a much purer white. 1 ft. Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
677. n.A. Mignonette, Red King— The prettiest, highest coloured 
red, and the most distinct ot the whole tamily. It has also a remarkably 
neat habit, medium flowers, just the convenient size for cut blooms, and 
has a charming and striking effect amongst other flowers. 6<7. per pkt. 
678. n.A. Mignonette, Cannells’ Perfection(/iese</ace<c)( 7 ?cse(/a 
Oiforata)— The great trial of Mignonette, from all parts of the world, at 
Chiswick brought plenty of splendidly developed specimens before the Floral 
Committee. The best and the worst were closely scrutinised, and all were 
unanimous that this was the finest variety ever yet seen in this country ; and 
wo have great pleasure in offering this very kind, which is altogether larger, 
bolder,, and its odour more powerful, and should be grown in every- garden. 
I ft. 6</. and Is. per pkt. 
679. H.A. Mignonette, Parson’s White. i ft. 3d. per pkt. 
680. H.A. Mignonette, Crimson. i ft. 3d. per pkt., is, Gd. per oz. 
681. H.A. Mignonette, Golden Queen— A most decided golden hue, 
which carries a cheer into every bouquet or table decoration ; wonderfully 
free and deliciously fragrant. 1 ft. Gd. and Is. per pkt. 
632. H.A. Mignonette, Golden ( 3 em— t 'he variety now offcretl is 
an excellent partner to the Iniffroved Victoriat being of the same dwarf regular 
pyramidal growth, but producing a still greater abundance of Ho’A'ers of 
a beautiful golden yellow, Tbis novelty, being of dwarf compact growth, 
keeps quite distinct from M, Golden (^ucen, a tall growing variety ; valuable 
for pot culture, groups, and edgings. Per pkt., U’. 
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