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/>. M. FERRY <f CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
Mesembryanthemum. 
Martynia, proboscidca, a curious plant, on account 
of its singularly curious seed vessels, which 
are much esteemed when young, for pickles.. 5 
MATHIOI.A. -(See Stocks). 
MATRICARIA (Feverfew). 
Sow from December to April, in shallow boxes, in a 
temperature of 6o°. As soon as the young plants can 
be handled, transplant singly into small pots or shallow 
boxes, where they may remain until the time of planting 
out in the open ground in May. 
Matricaria, eximia grandiflora, fl. pi., (Double 
Feverfew^, pure white, double flowers; very 
beautiful; desirable for bedding .10 
MACRANDIA. 
Graceful climber for green-house, parlor, baskets, or 
out-door purposes. Set out in the border with a little 
frame to which to attach their tendrils, they will be 
loaded all the season with rich purple, white and rose, 
Mauhandia. 
foxglove shaped blossoms. The seed should be started 
in hol-bed or green-house, as without artificial heat 
they will scarcely flower the first season. They must be 
removed to a warm place on the approach of cold 
weather in autumn. Tender perennial climber; six feet 
high. 
Maurandia, Barclayana, purple, rose, white and 
violet. 10 
“ mixed, choicest kinds mixed .10 
MIGNONETTE. 
A well known hardy annual, producing dense, semi- 
globular heads of exceedingly fragrant flowers, borne on 
spikes from three to six inches long. Is in bloom nearly 
the whole season, and is so fragrant that the whole 
atmosphere around is perfumed. No garden should 
be without it. If sown at intervals during the spring, 
and early summer, it will be in bloom till killed by 
the frost. Seeds sown in autumn will bloom early in 
j spring. Hardy annual; perennial if protected; one foot 
I high. 
Mignonette, Golden Queen, a new variety. The 
flowers are golden yellow, and powerfully 
fragrant. .15 
“ Victoria, a very valuable new variety, produc¬ 
ing dark red blossoms; very attractive.15 
M ESE MHRYANTHEMUM. 
Mesembryanthemum, crystallinum (Ice Plant), 
handsome and curious plant for hanging 
baskets, rock work, vases and edgings. The 
leaves and stems are succulent and fleshy, and 
appear as though covered with ice crystals, 
and look like rock candy. The whole plant is 
peculiarly brilliant in the sunshine. The flow¬ 
er is white, and not conspicuous. Succeeds 
best in dry, sandy loam, and in a warm situa¬ 
tion. Can be grown in pots or open border, 
the former having preference. Tender an¬ 
nual trailer; six inches high . 5 
“ cordifolium variegatum, the leaves are 
blotched with light yellow and cream colored 
spots. Fine for green-house or conservatory; 
half-hardy annual; six inches high. 10 
“ tricolor (Dew Plant), pink with purple 
center; half-hardy annual. 5 
Mignonette, Reseda. 
