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JONN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
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Mesembryaqtl^eirtlint. 
Tho.se »re the well-known Ice Plants and Dew Plants, 
succulent plants with peculiar crystali/.ed foliage that 
sparkles in the sun, as though coated with minute, particles 
of <low or ice. In addition the tlowers are numerous and 
S -rctty, and the plants hear sun and drouth admirably. 
Jrystalllnum (Loe Plant). Its leaves glisten like ice.. f> 
Tri-Color (Dew Plant). A lovely trailing plant. 5 
Migponctte: 
Mignonette in the French word for “little darling.” No 
more expressive term could well be found for the sweet, 
homely flower that by its merits alone has won its way as 
the favorite of all, though hundreds of showier flowers were 
its rivals. No garden is Complete without its plot of 
Mignonette, no nosegay finished without its sprig of tills 
sweet-smelling flower. We pride ourselves on our choice 
strains of this favorite flower, and believe no flncr seed can 
be procured anywhere. Sow early in the ground for summer 
blooming, and in pots any time for the window. Per pkt. 
Common Sweet. The old small-flowered variety; very 
sweet. Per oz„ 20 c..... 5 
Pyramidal, or Ciant Tree. A robust grower, with 
numerous large spikes of flowers; very sweet. 5 
Ciant Wmte Spiral. First introduced by 11s several 
years ago. Very distinct from all other sorts; 
rank, luxuriant foliage, deeply cut and decidedly 
ornamental. Each plant bears great quantities 
. of large, snow-white spikes, that, are very prett-v 
I for cutting and for small bouquets. Grows well 
also in pots. Grows and blooms in any situation 
with greater freedom than any other sort. 10 
Mochet. The finest of all. Plant bushy and a profuse 
bloomer, with extra large spikes of a pretty brick-red 
o lor: exceedingly fragrant. Much inferior seed of 
this variety is on the market. Ours is strictly pure.. 10 
Colden Queen. Pyramidal habit, with flowers of a 
yellowish color. Very good. 10 
Crimson Queen. A tine variety with large spikes of 
dark red flowers. 5 
Improved Victoria. This new Mignonette is one of the 
most desirable novelties we have seen for a long 
tune. It grows only six to twelve inches in height 
and is sure to put every lover of flowers in eestaev 
by its perfectly regular, pyramidal lmbit and the 
beautifully formed spikes of the prettiest red 
Mignonette flowers ever seen. We consider this 
the finest of all Mignonettes, either for the garden 
or for pot culture. Its large, compact spikes are 
exceedingly fragrant, seeming to surpass in this re¬ 
spect all other varieties, it is a robust and healthy 
grower and succeeds well, even in dry soil anil hot 
sun, where most Mignonettes fail. 15 
For UK. we will send one jxirhel each of the si ren sorts. 
Mimosa 
A curious plant, with 1 
(Sensitive Plant.} 
--..x----J delicate fern-like leaves that, fold 
closely together if touched, as though they were wilted bv a 
hot. blast. In a short time they again revive. It is a very 
beautiful plant, and one which furnishes endless amusement. 
Per pkt. 
Mimosa Rublca. True sensitive plant. 5 
