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MarIgold~Tagetes 
The tall varieties make first class cut flower.s, the dwarf varieties 
being of dwarf even and compact growth, are valuable bedding 
plants. They should be planted foot apart and given rich soil from 
start to finish, with full exposure to the sun. The dwarf sorts 
grow a foot high, the tall reach 2% feet. They bloom from July to 
frost. Sow the seed in March indoors or in May outdoors. 
Marigold is one of the most useful and best paying flowers for 
the florist to raise during the summer months. Thrives in almost 
any kind of soil and reaches the peak of its beauty in the very 
warmest weather even in dry season and stays fresh and beautiful 
for many days after being cut. Shipped for long distances arrives 
bright and crisp for days after other flowers would have wilted and 
dried up. A first class cut flower and wonderful in sprays and 
wreaths. A popular flower with the public and worthy of raising 
on a larger scale. 
MARIGOLD GUINEA GOLD —Produces no single flowers. All are 
double, resembling a carnation in the formation of bloom, color bril¬ 
liant orange. Less pungent than is the rule, valuable cut flower. 
T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.40. 
TAXili ALLDOUBLE —Bright orange-yellow flowers of gigantic size 
4 inches across. Comes 99% double from seed. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
TALE MARIGOLD GOLD STRIPED —Very beautiful. Although we 
have rogued our seed plantation ruthlessly saving seed only from 
extra large and perfect flowers the seed will produce some plants not 
quite true. T. pkt. 20c; s’* oz. 30c. 
TALL DOUBLE BROWN—T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
TALL DOUBLE GOLDEN ORANGE—T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
TALL DOUBLE ELDORADO—Flowers very large and double, beau¬ 
tifully quilled, deep yellow. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
TALL DOUBLE ORANGE PRINCE—Large double golden orange 
flowers. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
TALL DOUBLE LEMON QUEEN— Very large, extremely double, 
sulphur yellow. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
TALL DOUBLE MIXED—Large flowered, colors light and dark 
yellow. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
DWARF DOUBLE AURORA—Very double and large, pale yellow, 
flushed red, beautiful. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
DWARF DOUBLE VULCAN—Shining purple scarlet, streaked with 
primrose yellow, very striking new variety. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
DWARF DOUBLE DARK BROWN—Very double, fine for bedding. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
DWARF DOUBLE GOLDEN BALL—Very double, deep orange yel¬ 
low. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
DOUBLE LEGION OF HONOR— The flowers are orange yellow, 
spotted dark crimson, perfectly double and well formed, much show¬ 
ier than the single type. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
MARIGOLD DOUBLE DWARF FRENCH— MONARCH STRAIN— A 
very compact strain, large double flowers, wide range of colors. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $9.00. 
LYTHRUM ROSEUM SUPERBUM 
LYTHRUM SUPERBUM— (Rose loose-strife). Hardy perennial good 
for massing flowers rosy lilac produced on long slender spikes, from 
June to September. Height 3 feet. Space 2 feet apart. T. pkt. 10c; 
oz. 60c; lb. $6.00 
HARDY MARGUERITE—See Anthemis. 
NO? YES—IT IS A FACT 
that we supply highest class of seeds at a saying. In many 
eases our prices are less than prices asked by supply houses 
that sell to dealers. 
MATRICARIA—FEVERFEW 
Perennial treated as an annual because not hardy in the North. 
The neat graceful flowers useful in most any kind of flower work, 
are produced from June to November. 
Sow in March in shallow boxes (2 inches deep). When the plants 
are large enough to handle, transplant into another box and set 
out in the open in May. 
MATRICARIA EXIMIA GOLDEN BALLr-Of compact habit, suitable 
for edging, with very striking double yellow flowers. Height 8 in. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; lb. $14.00. 
MATRICARIA CAPENSI8 ALBA PLENA—Free-flowering plants of 
bushy habit, bearing quantities of snow-white double flowers in dense 
clusters almost covering the plant. Fine for pot culture and for cut¬ 
ting. Tender perennial, blooming the first year from seed. Height 
2 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; lb. $4.80. 
MIGNONETTE—RESEDA 
CULTURE—Sow the seed outdoors in April in a half shaded 
moist spot. A place where they will receive the morning sun is 
the best. For winter and spring blooming sow the seed from Au¬ 
gust to February in pots, give all the light possible and keep in a 
temperature of 40 to 45 degrees. 
Mignonette does not stand transplanting very well, therefore 
sow 5 to 8 seeds direct in a 2% inch pot, later pull out the weak 
plants and leave 1 or 2 of the strongest. One plant to a pot will 
produce extra large spikes if pinched back only once. If you leave 
two plants to a pot and pinch back when about 2 inches high to 
make them branch out again pinching the branches until there are 
5 to 8 strong shoots, you will get many smaller spikes. 
To produce extra long spikes keep the plants in a temperature 
of 36 to 40 degrees at night. Disbud all flower spikes as SOON AS 
THEY APPEAR allowing only the center flower to bloom. Keep 
the plants erect by means of wire or other supports to avoid crooked 
stems. 
Mignonette requires rich soil, half compost mixed with half part¬ 
ly decayed manure gives the best results. Keep the plants tied to 
stakes and place them in the benches foot apart. 
NEW YORK MARKET —A strain which cannot be surpassed for the 
greenhouse, producing immense flower spikes, was saved for us by 
one of the largest growers of Mignonette for the New York Market. 
Height 2-3 ft. T. pkt. 20c; -fa oz. 35c; % oz. 55c; oz. $4.00. 
GOLIATH —Of compact habit, bearing large spikes of flowers 
often measuring 6 to 8 inches long by 2% inches in diameter. 
The florets are fire-red and contrast effectively against the 
healthy rich green foliage. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 
15c; oz. 80c; lb. $12.00. 
SWEET SCENTED —This is the old original type with small 
spikes but with powerful and lasting fragrance. Height 1 ft. 
T. pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1 lb. 90c; 10 lbs. $8.50. 
MACHET —The most popular and best Mignonette for all pur¬ 
poses, either outside or inside. Ever-blooming, the flowers 
last, till late autumn. Highly fragrant. Our seed is the finest 
strain from a noted German specialist. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 60c; lb. $8.00. 
MARVEL OF PERU—FOUR O’CLOCK 
A handsome, free-flowering, half-hardy perennial, blooming the 
first season from seed, the flowers which are produced in clusters 
open in the afternoon. The colors are mostly crimson, white, yellow 
and violet. Our mixture contains a fine variety of colors. Height 
2 ft. Oz. 10c; % lb. 30c; lb. $1.20; T. pkt. 5c. 
MAURANDIA—CLIMBING SNAPDRAGON 
Lophospermum Scandens. A beautiful annual climber with clean, 
dark green, dense foliage. Sow the seed in March and plant outdoors 
in May. The flowers resemble those of snapdragon in shape and are 
of many colors and shadings from June to October. Fine for baskets. 
The seed we offer is of the largest flowered varieties in mixture. 
Height 10 feet. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c; oz. $2.40. 
MECONOPSIS BAYLEI —Hardy perennial with protection over winter. 
Flowers brilliant sky-blue, single. Height 3 feet. T. pkt. 25c. 
MIMULUS 
MIMULUS MOSCHATUS —(Musk Plant). Fine pot plant, 
fragrant foliage, yellow flowers. Half hardy perennial. Height 
12 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 3*2 oz. 20c. 
MIMULUS TIGRINUS—(Monkey Flower). The finest tigered 
and spotted varieties, rivaling the Calceolaria in its bright 
colors. Mimulus thrives best; in a moist and shady place. 
Seed started in February produces blooming plants in May 
that stay in bloom till September. A fine pot plant. Height 
12 in. Finest mixed. T. pkt. 10c; s's oz. 20c; oz. $3.00. 
MIMOSA PUDICA—SENSITIVE PLANT 
A curiosity among flowers; the fern-like leaves closing 
when touched and a clump of plants are quite a sight when 
hit by a handful of sand. They close their leaves instantly, 
producing a whisper-like noise. Plant 6 inches apart. Height 
1 to 2 feet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c. 
