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D. M. FERRY & CO S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
I-OV K (iUOVIi (Nemophila).— Of dwarf, spreading 
habit, it is well adapted for border or pot culture. The 
flowers are blotched and spotted, sporting into an end¬ 
less variety of shades and color. Hardy annual: six 
inches high. Mixed. 5 j 
LOVE-IN-A-M 1ST (Nigella).- This singular plant is 
known as Lady-in-the-Green andDevil-in-a-Bush,because 
the blossoms are partially concealed by the abundance 
of finely cut foliage. Hardy annual. 
bamuHccna H. pi., double, blue blossoms; one and one- 
half to two feet high. 5 ] 
Oamaseena nana 11. pi., double, white and blue blos¬ 
soms; one foot high. 5 
OLUriN (Lupinus). — Very conspicuous plants, with 
spikes of pea shaped blossoms of various colors. Hardy 
annual; about three feet high. 
Hartvvegi, a beautiful species with delicate foliage and 
blue blossoms. 5 
Cruikshanki, blossoms white, shaded with yellow, blue 
and purple. 5 
LYCHNIS. — There are few plants that produce such brill¬ 
iant blossoms. The flowers are produced in clusters, 
and are constantly coming out all summer. Hardy per¬ 
ennials: one to.three feet high. 
Clialcedonica (London Pride), bright scarlet; two 
feet high. 5 
The following are perennial , but will blossom the first 
year. 
Haageana (Be nary), elegant, large, scarlet blossoms 
with jagged petals; one foot high . 10 
Sieboldii produces large, white flowers, two feet high.. .15 
Haageana grand i flora gigantea, three feet high. The 
flowers are scarlet, much larger than any of the preced¬ 
ing .'. 10 
LYTHRUM ROSEUM SUPEltHUM.— A perennial plant 
of easy culture, producing long spikes of bright rose 
flowers. Hardy perennial; two feet high. 5 
MARIGOLD.— The Marigold has been grown from time 
immemorial, and where a rich display of bloom is desir¬ 
ed. is almost indispensable. The African varieties are 
tall, growing usually two feet or more, while the French 
are more dwarf. All are desirable. Hardy annuals, in 
bloom till frost comes. 
African, double dwarf, lemon colored, new, very 
early, a profuse bloomer of very compact habit. One 
of the best of this class; height fifteen inches.10 
African, Orange Quilled, auoublg variety, with quilled 
petals: showy. . 5 
African, El Dorado, flowers three to four inches in di¬ 
ameter. imbricated and extremely double.10 
African, mixed, selected from the finest, double flowers. 5 
French, Tagetos signata pnmi la, bright yellow flow¬ 
ers: elegant habit. Finest varieties mixed. 5 
French, new gold striped, brown and golden yellow; 
very double. . .5 
Prince of Orange, Calendula officinalis 11. pi., large, 
double, dark orange striped flowers; very useful for cut¬ 
ting. Comes true from seed. 5 
Meteor, Calendula officinalis fl. pi., large, extremely 
double white and orange striped flowers. Lighter col¬ 
ored than Prince of Orange. Comes true from seed_5 
Gape, Calendula pluvialis, flowers single, white, 
brown underneath. 5 
Marigold, Meteor, 
MARVEL OF PERU—(Mirabilis)—(See Four O'Clock). 
MARTYNIA.—Easily grown, large flowering, half hardy 
annuals. 
Formosa (Fragrans), foliage thick, soft and velvety. 
Flowers delicate rose-lilac, blotched and shaded with 
crimson. Fragrant . 5 
Proboscidea, curious on account of its singular seed 
vessels, which are much esteemed, when young, for 
pickles. 5 
MATHIOLA— (See Stocks). 
MATRICARIA Kximia grandiflora fl. pi. (Double 
Feverfew).— White, double; desirable for bedding: 
one-half hardy annual.10 
MAURANDIA,— Graceful climber for green-house, par¬ 
lor, baskets, or out door purposes. Set out in the bor¬ 
der with a little frame, to which to attach their tendrils, 
they will be loaded all the season with rich purple, 
white and rose, foxglove shaped blossoms. Tender 
perennial climber; six feet high. Choicest kinds 
mixed. .10 
MESEM BRYA NTH EMU M 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. Tender annual trailer; six 
inches high; white... . 5 
Mesembrtanthemum. 
