LOBELIA. 
The genus contains 
more than eighty va'ie- 
ties. Some ot' the Lo¬ 
belias are hardy peren¬ 
nials, like the Cardinal 
Flower. The annuals 
mostly of trailing 
habit and of very easy culture, and are well adapted for 
bedding, edging, etc. Seed should be covered lightly. 
Lobelia cardinalis, (Cardinal Flower,) bears spikes of 
brilliant scarlet flowers. Will flower first 
season if started with heat,. 10 
“ hybrida grandiflora, deep, rich blue, white eye, 10 
LUPIN. 
Border flowers; esteemed for their velvet-like leaves 
and fine flowers. Perfectly hardy, and should be sown 
where they are to remain, having a tap root, they do 
not transplant well. Flowers resemble the S. Pea. 
Lupinus afflnis, blue and white: one foot. 5 
“ Hartwegii, delicate foliage, and dense spikes 
of flowers; mixed colors. 5 
LYCHNIS. 
The Lychnis are peren¬ 
nials, but if started in hot 
beds will flower the first 
season. All the varieties do 
best in a light, rich, loamy 
soil. The flowers are fas¬ 
cicled (collected in bundles) 
and of many colors. 
Lychnis (halcedonica, scarlet; most effective when 
grown in masses, . 5 
“ Haageana, vermillion colored flowers, . 5 
“ grandiflora, flow< rs very large and of many 
colors . 1° 
MARIGOLD. 
The marigolds have been inhabitants of the flower 
garden for many years, and where a rich display is de¬ 
sired, very lew plants surpass them. 
MIGNONETTE. (Little Darling-.) 
Mignonette is a general favorite. It is not prized 
for its gay effect, but for the delicate, aromatic perfume 
of its flowers, which continue to open long after most 
flowers have been killed by frost. Flowers have rather 
more fragrance when grown on somewhat poor soil. — 
Sow seed where intended to grow, either in groups or 
edgings; thin to six inches apart. Will flower abund¬ 
antly in the house during winter, if started in pots in 
the fall. 
Mignonette Heseda odorata, (Sweet Mignonette) 
per oz. 25 cts. per pek. 5 
“ Parson’s New White, flowers almost pure 
white, and much larger than the common 
sorts. Should not be sown by the side ot 
other varieties,. 10 
MIMULUS. (Monkey Flower.) 
The flowers of the mimulus are of the most gorgeous 
colors. As the seed is very fine it is advisable when 
convenient, to sow under glass. Sow seed in very fine, 
light, rich soil, and transplant when sufficiently large. 
Mimulus rdseus, very line,. 10 
“ hybridus tigrinus, beautifully spotted. 10 
“ cardinalis, fine scarlet,. 10 
MIRABILIS. 
Commonly known as “Marvel 
of Peru” or “Four O’clock.” 
This is another variety of plants 
which do not transplant easily, 
and seed should be sown where 
they are to flower. Flowers 
fragrant, foliage bright. 
Mirabilis Jalapa, (Marvel of Peru) mixed colors - 10 
“ follis-variegatis, flowers of a variety of col¬ 
ors, leaves light green, faintly marbled... 10 
“ longiflora, white, sweet-scented flowers, tube 
three inches long, . 10 
Marigold African, double orange flower,. 
“ Tall Sulphur, yellow, double. 
“ Eunnett’s Now Orange, very superior; new,.. 
Tall varieties mixed,. 
Dwarf varieties mixed,. 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 
Drooping plants, adapted to baskets, vases, etc., com¬ 
monly called Ice and Dew plants. The flowers of the 
ice plant are small and white. The dew plant has 
bright pink flowers and smooth dewy leaves. 
M. crystallinum, (Ice Plant) singular icy foliage,. 5 
M. tricolor, (Dew Plant) pink, with purple center,... 5 
MYOSOTIS. (Forget-me-not.) 
Well known plant 
bearing delicate 
blue flowers with 
yellow and white 
eyes, in little spikes 
or clusters. Hardy 
perennial. Will 
bloom first season 
if sown early. 
Myosotis alpestris, blue. 10 
Azorica, dark blue,. I 5 
“ “ variegatod, flowers sky-blue, and pro¬ 
duced in great abundance,. D 
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