MESAMBRYANTHEMUM BLEND—htw. As varible and 
as beautiful as the Cacti, succulent leaved but not spiny. 
Foliage may be thick triangular, deltoid, cylindrical, or 
tongue-shaped; glossy, or sprinkled with sparkling points. 
Some may simulate stones, or the effect may be of thick, 
crumpled, undulate leaves, gleaming with crystals. All have 
showy flowers, yellow, orange, scarlet, crimson or rose. 
Pkt. 20c. 
MESPILUS GERMANICA—jqy. Medlar Apple. Pictur¬ 
esque rugged tree-shrubs, with pink-flushed flowers, and 
well-flavored fruits that must be stored to ripen. Hardy, 
but decidedly slow germinating. Pkt. 15c. 
MICHAUXIA CAMPANULOIDES—eotblfh(3)60. Magni¬ 
ficent plants, but rare. Big-lobed leaves in lax rosettes. 
From this springs a great branching campanile, hung with 
rtflexed bells of pink-tinted snowiness, like lovely white 
martagon lilies blushing for some indiscretion. Full sun, 
good drainage. Pkt. 25c. 
MIKANIA SCANDENS—vbmh(3). Climbing Eupatorium. 
Fluffy clusters of a tawny gray-pinkness. Hardy vine. Ef¬ 
fective to trail over shrubbery. Pkt. 10c. 
MILLA BIFLORA — ufk(w) (3-5)24. White Star Lily. 
Glossy petals of purest white that seem to be carved in 
wax. As many as nine blooms may be carried on a single 
branching stem. Highly perfumed. Unexcelled for cutting. 
Seed germinates readily, but tiny seedlings sometimes 
damp off if over-watered or not well ventilated. Store bulbs 
like Gladioli. Pkt. 20c. 
MIMULUS 
Use Mimulus for brilliancy. Rather easy, usually flow¬ 
ering freely first year if sown early. 
MIMULUS ALATUS — *enmstx(3)40. Branching plants, 
loaded with flowers of deep purple. Pkt. 15c. 
MIMULUS CARDINALIS — *ebnmstk(3)30. Clustered 
blossoms of velvety red, buff in throat. Pkt. 15c. 
^MIMULUS FREMONTI—eomstk(2)10. The flowers are 
big funnels of richest crimson. Pkt. 15c. 
MlMULUS GLUTINOSUS—See Dipsacus aurantiacus. 
MIMULUS LANGSDORFI — *ernmk(3-4) 18. Big open- 
faced flowers of glossy yellow, crimson-splashed. Pkt. 15c. 
MIMULUS LEWISI—^ernmstkfS) 12. Handsome blossoms 
of rosy pink, yellow in throat. Pkt. 20c. 
MIMULUS RINGENS—*enbmx(3)40. Orchid-like flowers 
of rich purple, yellow-throated, are carried on willowy 
stems. An excellent border perennial, or effective for 
naturalizing. Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 35c. 
OFFER 56A6—One pkt. each of the six described Mim- 
uluses for 75c. 
MISTLETOE — Grows into great clusters of evergreen 
leaves and twigs, living on the involuntary bounty of the 
Oak, Birch, Apple, or other trees on whose branches it 
grows. To start, simply soak the dried berries, and smear 
on bark of host plant. Pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 50c. 
MITCHELLA REPENS—rsatnmy3. Emerald-leaved trail¬ 
er for rich shade, with prettv cherry-scented blossoms; 
then berries of brilliant ruby. Pkt. 20c; Ys oz. 60c. 
*MOMORDICA CHARANTIA—eovk(3) 10 ft. Handsome 
ornamental vine, with yellow flowers, and big fruits that 
split to disclose scarlet arils. Cultivated commercially for 
the edible fruits in China. Pkt. 5c. 
MONARDA or BERGAMOT 
Sweetly aromatic perennials of easiest culture, and de¬ 
cidedly showy. They cut well. 
MONARDA DIDYMA—ecbndx(3)40. Crown-like flower- 
heads that may be scarlet, crimson or rose-purple. Pkt. 10c. 
MONARDA FISTULOSA — ecbndx(3-4)45. Balm. Blos¬ 
soms of pure lavender, or rarely rose, close-packed to give 
effect of fluffy double flowers. Delightful. Pkt. 15c; Ys 
oz. 65c. 
MONARDA HYBRIDA—ecbndx(3)40. Many interesting 
color variations here. Pkt. 15c. 
MONARDA PUNCTATA—ecndx(3-4)36. The flowers are 
buff-tan, purple spotted; but showier are the bright leaf- 
bracts, with rose-crimson shadings on white. Will thrive 
in dry sandy soils. Pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 65c. 
MONARDA VIOLET SUPERB — ecbx(3)40. Splendid 
variety of Monarda didyma, with giant flower-crowns of 
rich deep violet. Fragrant. Pkt. 25c. 
OFFER 57A6—One pkt. each of above for 65c. 
?! MONOLOPIA MAJOR—ock(3-4)36. Annual Helenium. 
Big showy flowers of brightest yellow. Pkt. 10c. 
MONOTROPA UNIFLORA—nmsh(4)8. Silver Orchid or 
Ghost Flower. An eery woodland elf that will grow only 
in leaf-mould under old trees, being a plant-thief. Faintly 
scented flowers of silvery white. Pkt. 20c. 
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*MONTIA PERFOLIATA—eomstx(l)8. Indian Lettuce. 
Dainty little white flowers, pink-tinted. The succulent 
leaves make an excellent salad, or may be cooked as greens. 
Pkt. 10c. 
MOREA or AFRICAN IRIS 
The soft color tones of the Moreas, together with their 
ease of culture, make them attractive for pot growing. 
They likewise thrive in the garden, but need cold-frame 
shelter in winter above Philadelphia. 
MOREA BICOLOR—utw(x) (3-4)24. Large citron-yellow 
blooms, blotched mahogany brown. Pkt. 20c. 
MOREA IRIDIOIDES — utw(x)(8)30. Mauritus Iris. 
Snowy white, patched glossy yellow, and marked blue. A 
delight. Pkt. 10c. 
MOREA MACLEAI — utw(x)(8)18. White Iris-flowers, 
marked yellow and blue. Good. Pkt. 20c. 
MOREA PAPILIONACEA—utw. Very dwarf species for 
pot culture, only six inches, but with big butterfly flowers 
of red or lilac. Pkt. 25c. 
MOREA PAVONIA VILLOSA—utw(x) (2) 18. Peacock 
Iris. Royal purple, spotted blue-black. Pkt. 25c. 
MOREA POLYSTACHA—utw(x) (3)20. Pretty lilac-blue, 
with golden beard. Rare. Pkt. 25c. 
MOREA RAMOSA—utw(x)(3)20. Golden flowers, brown- 
patched, on branching stems. Pkt. 20c. 
MOREA SISYRINCHIUM—ufk(2) 12. Varied shades of 
lavender and purple. Makes corms that may be winter- 
stored like Gladoli. Pkt. 20c. 
MOREA SPATHECA—utw(fx) (2) 15. Sweet-scented blos¬ 
soms of glossy yellow, Tigridia-like. Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 58A6—One pkt. each of above for $1.65. 
MOREA BLEND—A mixture of many excellent kinds. 
Pkt. 15c. 
'•MORICANDIA SONCHIFOLIA—eorbh(l)25. A cheery 
Chinese annual, with loose racemes of big lavender-violet 
blossoms. Sow in autumn, any time from August on, for 
brilliant blooming in April, or even March. May also be 
sown in early spring, for flowers in late spring or early 
summer. Most showy. Pkt. 25c. 
MORINA LONGIFOLIA — ebsth(2-3)36. Big blossom 
spikes, delicate pink to carmine. Lemon-scented, thistly 
foliage. Highly attractive. Pkt. 20c. 
MORONGIA UNCINATA — *ergy(3-4)8. Sensitive Rose. 
The flowers are fluffy balls of pure pink, thrust full of 
golden anther-pins. Trailing prickly stems, with pinnate 
leaves so sensitive that they fold up at a touch. Hyacinth 
fragrance Pkt. 25c. 
MULGEDIUM ALPINUM — ebmstx(4)40. Big glaucous 
gray leaves, and tall branching sprays of pearly blue. 
Pkt. 20c. 
MULGEDIUM BOURGAEI — ebstx(3)36. Blossoms of 
lovely porcelain blue in loose spires. Pkt. 20c. 
MUSCARI or GRAPE HYACINTH 
Easy bulbs, making a delightful spread of color for sev¬ 
eral spring weeks. Some two-year seedlings will be large 
enough to flower, all by third year. 
MUSCARI ARGEAI ALBUM — urny(l)6. Bloom like 
clustered silvery white pearls. Pkt. 20c; Yg oz. 90c. 
MUSCARI ARMENIACUM — erny(l)10. Richest cobalt 
blue. Fragrant. Long-stemmed. Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 40c. 
MUSCARI AZUREUM—See Hyacinthus azureus. 
MUSCARI COERULEUM — urny(l)8. Brilliant blue. 
Probably botanically a variety of Muscari botryoides, as 
is also M. Heavenly Blue. Pkt. 15c. 
MUSCARI HEAVENLY BLUE—urny(1)8. Blue of the 
deepest sky for some six glorious weeks. Pkt. 10c; Y oz. 
40c; 1 oz. $1.25. 
MUSCARI LATIFOLIUM—urny(l)9. Flower spikes that 
show shadings from palest blue to velvety purple. Only 
one large leaf. Rare. Pkt. 20c. 
MUSCARI TENUIFLORUM—ury. No data. Pkt. 15c. 
MUSCARI POLYANTHUM — ury(l). Purple bells in 
loose graceful spikes. Broad leaves. Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 59A6—One pkt. each of the seven for 90c. 
MYRICA CAROLINENSIS—qy 7 ft. Bayberry. Rugged, 
branching shrubs, loaded in fall with silvery, wax-covered, 
aromatic berries. Excellent for winter bouquets, and fra¬ 
grant candles are made from the wax. Prefers poor soil. 
Pkt. 10c; Ys oz ■ 20c; 1 oz. 60c. 
MYOSOTIDEUM NOBILE—rbfsth(3)25. Giant Forget- 
me-not of Chatham Island. Bunches of big blue blossoms, 
white-centered, above corrugated foliage. Pkt. 15c. 
MYOSOTIS TRAVERSI—erh(2)10. Lemon Forget-me-not. 
Fragrant blossoms of pure yellow. Pkt. 25c. 
MYOSOTIS UNIFLORA—ermh(2)5. Foliage mats, stud¬ 
ded with hundreds of dainty citron yellow blossoms Pkt. 25c. 
