WM. ELLIOTT & SONS' GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1804. 
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MARIGOLD. (See also Calendula.) 
These flowers have now, by careful and continuous 
selection, been raised to such a pitch of excellence as 
to demand attention from all desirous of having a 
fine show of bloom in the garden during autumn. For 
large gardens, mixed borders, and general effect, 
they may be used with the greatest freedom. The 
African varieties are tall, growing usually 2 feet or 
more, while the French are more dwarf, of perfect 
form and gorgeous beauty ; all are desirable. Half- 
hardy annuals, in bloom till frost comes. 
Per Pkt. 
Marigold, African Quilled. Orange, brown and yellow, 
mixed, 2 ft . 5 
- New African “El Dorado.” The finest type of 
this variety; flowers very large and double, many 
beautiful colors, mixed .10 
- French Dwarf. Orange, brown and yellow, 
mixed, 1 ft. (See cut) . 5 
- New French “Gold Striped.” Flowers rich 
maroon, regularly striped with golden yellow ; 
habit of plant dwarf and compact.10 
MARVEL OF PERU. 
(FOUR O’CLOCKS.) 
These are well-established favorites in old-fashioned 
gardens, and deservedly, for in a favorable season 
they produce a grand effect from their mass of bloom 
and dense foliage. The habit of the plant is also 
excellent from its earliest stages of growth. 
Marvel of Peru. (Four O’Clocks.) Finest mixed 
hybrids, splendid new colors.10 
- Mixed colors. Per oz., 20 cts. 5 
- Folis Variegatis. Flowers of a variety of colors; 
leaves light green, faintly marbled.10 
MALVA, or MALLOW. 
Showy and free-flowering border plants, succeeding in 
any common garden soil. Hardy annuals. 
Malva Crispa. (Curled Mallow.) Ornamental foliage 
with curled edges; very fine, 5 ft. 5 
- Miniata. Scarlet, li ft...........10 
MAURANDYA. 
These charming climbers cannot be too highly praised 
for their beautiful flowers and foliage. From their 
graceful slender growth they are admirably adapted 
for hanging baskets, vases or any form of trellis- 
work. 
Maurandya Barclayana. Deep violet, 10 ft.10 
-Alba A pretty white variety, 10 ft.10 
- Mixed Colors.10 
MATRICARIA. 
(FEVERFEW.) 
Low-growing plants, suitable for beds and edgings, 
extensively grown by florists for their flowers. Suc¬ 
ceed best in a light, rich soil. Half-hardy perennials. 
Per Pkt. 
Matricaria Capensis. Dwarf double white, 1 ft.10 
-Eximia. White, quilled, H ft.10 
- - Grandiflora. An improved, large-flowered, 
pure white variety.10 
M ATHIOLA. 
(NIGHT-SCENTED STOCK.) 
The delicious rich perfume emitted by the flowers of 
this plant—in the afternoon, evening, and after a 
shower—is truly delightful, and perceptible some dis¬ 
tance off. Hardy annual. 
Mathiola Bicornis. Pink and lilac, 1 ft.10 
MORNING GLORY. 
(CONVOLVULUS MAJOR.) 
Morning Glory. Finest mixed colors. Hardy annual. 
20 ft. Per oz., 15 cts. 5 
MIGNONETTE. 
A well-known fragrant favorite, which produces a 
pleasing contrast to the more showy occupants of 
the garden; if well thinned out immediately the plants 
are large enough, they will grow stronger, and pro¬ 
duce larger spikes of bloom. Hardy annual. 
Mignonette, Elliott’s Mammoth. Without doubt the 
largest flowered form that has yet been seen and 
the finest Mignonette in cultivation. 
- Sweet-scented. Per oz., 15 cts. 5 
- Large-flowered. (Ameliorata.) Per oz., 20 cts. . 5 
- Golden Queen. Splendid spikes of golden yellow 
blossoms. Per oz., 50 cts.10 
- Miles Hybrid Spiral. Very fragrant; splendid 
for pot culture. Peroz., 50 cts.10 
-The Prize. Recommended for size of flower and 
delicious fragrance. Per oz., 50.10 
-- Machet. New; the best for pots, one of the finest 
of recent introductions, quite constant. Per 
oz., SI 00.10 
- Pumila Erecta. Dwarf and compact; a very 
good pot Mignonette. Per oz., 60 cts.10 
- Diamond. New white; fine for pot culture.10 
- New Giant White Upright. A variety attaining 
a height of from 2 to 3 feet, and producing spikes 
of bloom from 0 to 12 inches in length. It is 
pure white in color, but not as fragrant as the 
older sorts ... 
