WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1897. 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. 
Beautiful dwarf edging plants, flowering most profusely; 
belonging to the singular tribe of succulents, so pe¬ 
culiar in their growth. They are also well adapted for 
rockeries, old stumps of trees, etc.; will stand drought 
well and the hottest sun. Annuals. 
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Mesembryanthemnm Cordifolium Variegatum. Remark¬ 
able for the distinct white and green variegation of 
its leaves.10 
Tricolor. Rose, with purple center. 5 
NASTURTIUM. 
(DWARF VARIETIES.) 
One of the most showy and 
popular annuals; plants com¬ 
pact, not over 1 ft. high and 
covers with a profusion of 
rich colored flowers. Suc¬ 
ceed under all weather and 
conditions. 
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Aurora. Salmon-rose, 
mottled blush white, 
garnet blotches.25 5 
Beauty. Yellow flushed 
vermilion.25 5 
Chameleon. Blotched 
and splashed crimson, 
bronze and yellow.30 5 
Cloth of Gold. Yellow 
foliage, flowers deep 
scarlet.30 5 
Crystal Palace Gem. 
Sulphur maroon spots. 25 5 
Empress of India. jBril- 
liant crimson, with 
dark tinted foliage... .25 5 
Golden King. Golden yellow.25 5 
King of Tom Thumbs. Scarlet.25 5 
King Theodore. Dark maroon; dark foliage.25 5 
Lady Bird. Orange yellow, red spots.25 5 
Pearl. Creamy white.25 5 
Prince Henry. Cream color, marbled and spotted with 
bright crimson scarlet and frequently tipped 
with wine red. 50 10 
Rose.25 5 
Ruby King. Carmine. 25 5 
Tom Thumb Mixed. % lb. 50 cts. 20 5 
Collection 12 varieties, Dwarf, 50 cts. 
MOMORDICA. 
Curious trailing-plants with ornamental foliage. The fruit 
changing from green to bright orange, and when ripe, 
bursts open, exposing its bright red seeds and carmine 
interior. Very effective on trellis, fences, stumps, etc. 
Annual. 
Momordica Balsamina. (Balsam Apple.) 10 ft. 5 
- Charantia. (Balsam Pear.) 10 ft. 5 
MUSA. 
A splendid plant for the open air in summer, producing a 
most striking effect when planted singly or in groups. 
Seedlings attain a large size the first year if properly 
treated, and frequently repotted. Thrives best in a 
rich soil, requiring plenty of room and moisture. 
Musa Ensete. (Abyssinian Banana.) Tender perennial, 
10 to 20 ft.25 
MYRSIPHYLLUM. 
(CLIMBING VARIETIES.) 
Beautiful and luxurient climbing annuals of the easiest 
culture. Unsurpassed for covering trellises, arbors 
or unsightly fences. Flowers profusely until killed 
by frost. Height 6 to 10 feet. 
Crimson.15 5 
Chocolate. 15 5 
King Theodore. Dark crimson, dark foliage ..15 5 
Orange.15 5 
Pearl. Cream white.15 5 
Regelianum. Purple violet.15 5 
Rose.15 5 
Scarlet.15 5 
Yellow.15 5 
Golden Leaved Scarlet. Foliage dark crimson scarlet, 
foliage yellow.15 5 
Tall Mixed. All colors, lb., 40 cts.15 5 
Collection 10 varieties, Tall, 40 cts. 
LOBB’S CLIMBINC NASTURTIUMS. 
(TROPAEOLUM LOBBIANUM.) 
(SMI LAX.) 
In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is 
certainly one of the most graceful climbers which 
adorn the greenhouse or conservatory; for bouquets and 
floral decoration it is indispensable. Soak the seed in 
warm water twelve hours and plant it in pots, in hot¬ 
bed or greenhouse, in February, and keep in moist 
place. Plant in a 2-inch pot. Tender, perennial climber ; 
10 feet. 
Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides. (Smilax.) White. Per 
oz , 75 cts.10 
The leaves and flowers are smaller than the ordinary Tall 
Nasturtium, but flowers in greater profusion, and are 
superior for trellises, arbors, rockwork, etc. Flowers are 
unusually rich and brilliant; excellent for winter deco¬ 
rations in the greenhouse and conservatory. 
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40 
Asa Gray. Primrose yellow . 
Lucifer. Very dark scarlet.... . 
Spitfire. Brilliant scarlet. 
Cnaixianum. Yellow blotched carmine... 
Roi des Noirs. Blackish crimson . 
Lobbianuni, Extra Mixed. Peroz.,30 cts 
Collection of eight separate colors. 
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