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WM. ELLIOTT & SONS’ GENERAL CATALOGUE FOR 1896 
MATRICARIA. 
(FEVERFEW.) 
Low-growing plants, suitable for beds and edgings, exten¬ 
sively grown by florists for their flowers. Succeed best 
in a light, rich soil. Half-hardy perennials. 
Per Pkt. 
Matricaria Capensis. Dwarf, double white y 1 ft.10 
- Eximia. white, quilled, 1^ ft.10 
--Grand ill ora. An improved, large flowered pure 
white variety. .10 
MAURANDYA. 
These charming climbers cannot be too highly praised for 
their beautiful flowers and foliage. From their grace¬ 
ful slender growth they are admirably adapted for 
hanging baskets, vases-or any form of trelliswork. 
Maurandya Barclayana. Deep violet, 10 ft.10 
-Alba. A pretty white variety, 10 ft. 10 
- Mixed Colors. 10 
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 produce 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 .10 
- Large Flowering. The common sweet Mignonette. 
Per oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 40 cts. 5 
- Macliet. The best for pots, one of the finest of recent 
introductions, quite constant. Per oz., 75 cts.10 
- Golden ({ueen. Splendid spikes of golden yellow 
blossoms. Per oz., 50 cts.5 
- Miles Hybrid Spiral. Very fragrant; splendid for 
pot culture. Per oz., 5C cts.5 
- Red Victoria. Dwarf branching habit, bearing large 
compact trusses of fragrant deep red flowers.10 
- Parson’s White. Nearly white; strongly scented; 
long well-formed spikes. 5 
MIMOSA. 
(SENSITIVE PLANT.) 
Very curious and interesting plant, with globular heads of 
pink flowers. The leaves and footstalks close and droop 
at the slightest touch, or in cloudy, damp weather and 
during the night. Thrives best in the greenhouse. 
Mimosa Pudica. Tender annual, 2 ft. 
MIMULUS. 
(MONKEY FLOWER.) 
Very handsome, profuse-flowering plants, with singularly 
shaped and brilliantly colored flowers ; fine conserva¬ 
tory or sitting-room plants, growing splendidly in 
baskets, vases, etc. 
Per Pkt. 
Mi mill us Moscliatus. Yellow. The well-known Musk 
plant; needs rich soil and plenty of moisture.10 
- Tigrinus. Tigered and spotted varieties .10 
.-— Duplex. (Hose in Hose.) Beautiful double 
tigered and spotted varieties. (See cut.).25 
M YOSOTIS. 
(FORGET-ME-NOT.) 
Charming little plants, producing their beautiful star-like 
flowers in great profusion ; invaluable for spring garden 
decoration, thriving best in moist, shady situations. 
Perennials, but will flower the first season if started 
early in a hot-bed. 
Myosotis Alpestris, “Victoria.” New, of stout bushy 
habit, bright azure blue flowers. 5 to 7 in. high.10 
- —— Robusta Gran dill ora. (Eliza Fanrobert.) New, 
fine pyramidal habit, bright, blue.10 
-Blue.. 
- - Alba. White...io 
- Azorica. Dark blue, very pretty.10 
- Dissitillora. Clear blue flowers, very early, and 
continues long in bloom, % fit.10 
- - Alba. New white Forget-Me-Not. .25 
- Palustris. (True Forget-Me-Not.) Blue, with white eye 10 
