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FLOWERING LIVE STONES 
MESEMBRIANTHEMUM L. MUNDTII—Stone plant or live 
stone as it is sometimes called. A succulent plant, stemless, 
leafless, closely resembling a small rock in shape. Yet it is 
a plant and very much alive, growing steadily, finally bloom¬ 
ing and greatly admired. 50 seeds 20c; 100 seeds 35c; 1,000 
seeds $2.80. 
MESEMBRIANTHEMUM PLEISPILOS BOLUSSI — Another 
choice variety of “live stone,” resembling when out of bloom 
a stone so closely that only upon close examination one sees 
that it is a live plant. This and the above are two of the best 
of a long list of “live stone plants.” 25 seeds 40c; 50 seeds 
75c; 100 seeds $1.40; 1,000 seeds $9.50. 
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 S strong shoots, you will get many smaller spikes. 
To produce extra long spikes keep the plants in a temperature 
of 3(3 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 x-esults. 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 
gi-eenhouse, 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. 1/16 oz. 35c; % oz. 55c; oz. $4.00. 
GOLIATH —Of compact habit, bearing large spikes of flowers 
often measuring 6 to 8 inches long by 2Vz inches in diameter. 
The florets are fire-red and contrast effectively against the 
healthy rich green foliage. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 10c; Vs 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; 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. 
MIMULUS 
MIMULUS MOSCHATUS —(Musk Plant). Fine pot plant, fra¬ 
grant foliage, yellow flowers. Half hardy perennial. Height. 
12 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1/32 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; 1/32 oz. 20c; oz. $3.00. 
MINA I OR AT A Start in flats Feb.-Mch., use half saud and 
i /A j ea f mould, pot up singly, plant outdoors 
when danger of frost is past in rich ground and full sun. The flowers 
are first red, changing to orange and finally to white. Foliage clean, 
neat, very dense. An out of ordinary very choice climber. Tender 
annual. Height 20 ft. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
MONARDA CAMBRIDGE SCARLET 
Produces in July and August brilliant crimson-scarlet, very con¬ 
spicuous flowers. Foliage fragrant. Perfectly hardy, thriving in 
any soil or position. Height 30 in. T. pkt. 20c; 1000 seeds 70c. 
MIMOSA PUDICA 
WILL DO LOTS OF ADVERTISING FOR YOU 
Mimosa, or Touchmenot, closes up its leaves when any¬ 
thing comes in contact with them. It will attract lots of at¬ 
tention and comment if you place a few plants where visitors 
will see them. To many, this plant is new—unusual—it will 
make people talk about you and that means—advertising you. 
SOIL—To produce paying crops the richer the soil the better. But 
when you grow (Jodetia or Clarkia POOR soil is the soil. Soil 
mixed with three parts of coarse sand or sifted coal ashes is the 
proper soil. 
Forget-Me-Not—Ruth Fisher 
RUTH FISHER—Very fine. Of compact habit with glossy 
dark green foliage, the sturdy flower stems bearing large 
clusters of lovely bright blue flowers V 2 inch across. This 
Forget-Me-Not took first prize wherever exhibited. Height 10 
in. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 80c; l / 8 oz. $1.50; 1/32 oz. 45c. 
ROYAL BLUE —Grows a foot high and bears flowers in long 
sprays of the deepest blue. Fine for cutting. T. pkt. 10c; Vs 
oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. 
MYOSOTIS CHRISTMAS BOUQUET °L Ti 
quick growth. Started in February up to early in April, pro¬ 
duces a wealth of beautiful dark blue, large flowers on long 
stalks late in May and for a long time afterwards. Sown in 
June to early in August blooms for Christmas and keeps on 
producing fine blooms for months. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 15c; 
1/16 oz. 30c; Vs oz. 55c; oz. $4.00. 
MYOSOTIS—FORGET-ME-NOT 
Of easiest culture. For best results sow the seed of Blue 
Basket, Indigo Blue, Pink Beauty, Royal Blue, Blue, 
Victoria in July or August, transplanting into cold frames or 
on benches if intended for winter blooming. Your plants will 
be in full bloom in May. Blue Bird, Christmas Bouquet, 
Marga Sacher, Ruth Fischer are treated same way or can be 
started under glass early (February-March) to have bloom¬ 
ing plants for spring sales. Experienced growers treat these 
varieties as annuals. Dissitiflora and Palustris do equally 
well no matter when you sow the seed and although true 
hardy perennials should be protected over winter not from 
cold but to keep the plants dormant. Uncover when danger 
of late spring frosts is past, not before. 
MYOSOTIS VICTORIA—A popular sort, with fine heads of 
large, clear azure-blue flowers. Plants bushy and compact. 
Fine for edging of beds. Height 8 in. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25c; 
1 oz. $1.60. 
MYOSOTIS DISSITIFLORA—One of the best of all myosotis. 
Of compact habit with mossy dark green foliage, about which 
are carried on sturdy stems large clusters of fine azure-blue 
flowers. Perfectly hardy, valuable for spring bedding, fine 
for pot plants at it forces easily. Height 12 in. T. pkt 15c; 
Vs oz. 60c; 1 oz. $4.00. 
PALUSTRIS SEMPERFLORENS—Everblooming swamp for¬ 
get-me-not. Blooms all summer. A very good variety. Height 
10 in. T. pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 50c; oz. $3.00. 
MYOSOTIS BLUE BIRD—Winter blooming sort of vigorous 
growth, very floriferous. Dark blue, fine cut flower. Height 
1 ft. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c; Vs oz. 55c; oz. $4.00. 
