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887. H.A. Mignonette, Cannells’ Perfection(/Jcs«</acea:)(/?ese</a 
Odoralay—One of tlie finest and most useful varieties yet introduced; a 
spiendid kind for market and exhibition purposes. 1 ft. 6rf. and l.s. ner pkt. 
888. H.A. Mignonette, Crimson, i ft. Zd. per pkt., is. zd. per oz. 
889 . H.A. Mignonette, Caraway’s White— Mmh grown as a pot 
plant for groenbon.«e 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. Zd. per pkt. 
890. H.A. Mignonette, Golden Gem — An excellent partner to the 
Improved Victoria, being of the same dwarf regular pyramidal growth, but pro- 
ducing a still greater abundance of flowers of a beautiful golden yellow; 
of dtyarf compact p’rowth, keeps quite distinct from 17. Golden Queen, a tall 
growing variety : valuabl e for pot culture, groups, and edgings. Per pkt., Is. 
891. H.A. Mignonette, Golden Maehet— it is of compact habit, 
large wrinkled leaves peculiar to the Maehet, and bears long massive spikes 
crowded with large golden-yellow blossoms ; distinct. Zd. per pkt. 
892. H.A. Mignonette, Golden Queen— a' most decided golden hue, 
which carries a cheer into every bmuiiiet or table decoration ; wonderfully 
free and delicionaly fragrant, lit. bV. per pkt. 
893. H.A. Mignonette, Improved Victoria— Grows only about 
6 in. high, of perfectly regular pyramidal habit, and well-formed spikes. 
The flower is larger and of a more brilliant red than the old Victoria ; dark 
glossy-green foliage ; valuable for pot culture. groui>s, and edgings. Should 
be planted about 8 inches apart. Zd. per [)kt. 
StIGNONKITE, l.Ml'itOVED VICTOKIA. 
r 894. H.A. Mip-nonette. Cannells’ Maehet— A fine variety; habit 
extremely dwarf, thick dark green leaves, stout flower stalks, which terminate 
in abundant large and broad spikes ot beautifully scented flowers of a bright 
red colour. J ft. «</. and Is. per pkt. 
895. H.A. Mignonette, Miles’ 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. Zd. per pkt. 
89G. H.A. Mignonette, Parson’s White. i ft. Zd. per pkt. 
897. H.A. Mignonette, Cannells’ Red King— The prettiest, highest 
coloured red, and the most distinct of the whole family. It has also a remark- 
ably neat habit, medium flowers, just the convenient size for cut blooms, and 
has a charming and striking effect amongst other flotvers. firf. per pkt. 
Dibections bob Sowing. — Sow in the open ground in April, and in 
succession throughout the Summer, covering the seeds about a quarter of an 
inch deep. For Winter and -Spring flowering sow in August and September 
in pots of loam, mixed with a little leaf mould, and protect from frost in 
cold frame For early flowering sow in February and March, on a slight 
b.ittom heat. Thin out or trans|)lant before the plants get crowded. 
MIGNONETTE, GOLDEN GEM. 
898. G.A. Mimosa Pudiea (lec/umino.ioe), Sensitive Plant— Graceful, 
fern-like foliage, mostly grown as a curiosity, being so sensitive that the 
leaves close up immediately from the slightest touch. Must be sown in 
heat in small pots, and reduced to one or two plants, as they suffer greatly 
from being transplanted. 1 ft. Zd. per pkt. 
899. U.p. Mimulus Grandiflorus " Brilliant”— Bearing very large 
and finely formed flowers of an intense bright blood crimson colour ; very 
free. J ft. l.s. per pkt. 
900. H.P. Mimulus Mosehatus, Musk— A common and well-known 
trailer. Zd. per pkt. 
901. H.P. Mimulus, New Hybrid, Cannells’ Hose-in-Hose— An 
important improvement on the well-known Mimulus, Hose-in-Uose; of 
most compact growth and scarcely 3 in. high. The flow'ers appear in great 
abundance, and are borne but slightly above the cushion-shaped bush, 
which spreads close upon the ground. A fine plant for pots Is. per pkt. 
902. H.P. Mimulus, New Hybrid, Cannells’ Perfection (ScropAu- 
larinete). Monkey Flower — Single mixed. The colours and markings are 
extremely novel and rii hly spotted. J ft. Zd. and Is. per pkt. 
Sow Mimulus in heat from March to May, and as soon as they are 
established give them plenty of air, and, well shaded, they will then produce 
splendid flow'ers quite equal to the woodcut. 
903. H.ii.c. Mina Lobata. eyn. Ipomoea Versicolor— A rapid 
climber. The seedlings sliould he grown on iu pots until the middle of 
May, and then planted in the opeu garden ; it makes rapid growth, and 
producing in profusion semi-erect racemes of flowers of bright red, changing 
through orange-yellow to yellowish white. 12 ft. Is. per pkt. 
Mirabilis Jalapa — See Marvel of Peru. 
904. H.P. Morina Longlfolia — Highly ornamental both in foliage 
and flow’ers. Zd. per pkt. 
905. H.P. Myosotis Alpestrls “Distinction”— While all other 
varieties have to be treated as biennials, this wili bring forth its flowers 
eight or ten weeks after the sowing, and will continue to bloom throughout 
the season. It is similar in growth and iu the colouring of its flowers to the 
M. Alp. Victoria. If sown in July or August, potted singly, and put in a 
greenhouse, this variety will furnish any amount of flowers during the 
dull winter months. Per pkt.. Is. 
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