SEED CATALOGUE* 1936 
Flower Seeds 39 
Four-o’Clocks 
MARVEL OF PERU 
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Four-o’Clock or Mirabilis 
A very popular and most interesting garden plant, growing to a 
height of 2 feet and spreading to perfect tree-shaped bushes 34 
feet through, which are literally covered with bright-colored morning- 
glory-Iike blossoms. The foliage is very dense, solid in form, and 
dresses the plant completely from the bottom up. The_ flowers open 
in the afternoon and close each morning. They range in color from 
white to yellow, pink, orange, and red. Seeds may be sown in the 
open garden. Pkt. 
Mixed Colors.Oz. 25cts.. .$0 10 
MARTYNIA 
MIMOSA 
Pudica (Sensitive Plant). A curious annual whose leaves in- Pkt. 
stantly close up when touched. A neat plant for either pot 
or garden culture. 1J4 feet.Large pkt. 25 cts.. .$0 10 
MIGNONETTE . Reseda 
The wonderful, sweet, delicate fragrance of Mignonette has made 
it a favorite in every garden. Sow in April where plants are to remain 
and again later for a continuation of bloom until f 
grown in pots for winter and early spring flowering. 
Machet. (Selected Strain.) Dwarf and vigorous grower Pkt. 
with large spikes of sweet-scented flowers. Fine for 
either greenhouse or outdoor culture. 
Golden Machet. Thick, massive spikes of golden yel¬ 
low fragrant flowers. 
Ball’s Forcing. Specially selected strain for green¬ 
house forcing. Immense spikes. Large pkt. 75 cts... 
Defiance. Spikes from 12 to 15 inches long; fragrant. . 
Goliath. The immense trusses of highly scented bright 
red flowers are borne on erect, strong, stiff stalks. 
Triumph. Strong, vigorous grower, with large spikes. 
Sweet-scented. The old variety with small spikes; 
' very sweet scented.Oz. 25 cts., 
t; can 
also be 
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SO 50 
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MYOSOTIS « Forget»me*not 
Most of the Forget-me-nots will bloom the first year from seed 
if sown early. If sown in July or August, in shaded frames, fine plants 
will be obtained for spring blooming. 
Alpestris, Victoria. Compact growth, with long sprays of Pkt. 
bright blue flowers. 6 inches.Large pkt. 40 cts.. .$0 15 
Alpestris, Victoria Rose. Bright rose. . . .Large pkt. 40 cts.. . 15 
Dissitiflora. Very free-blooming; large-flowering; compact 
habit.Large pkt. 40 cts... 15 
Palustris (True Forget-me-not). Dark blue. 
Large pkt. 25 cts... 10 
Palustris semperflorens. Very dwarf; blooming from spring 
until autumn.Large pkt. 40 cts... 15 
Royal Blue. Flowers are of larger size and a deeper blue than 
any other; unexcelled for pot culture .... Large pkt. 40 cts. .. 15 
Ruth Fischer. Neat and compact habit, and the lovely blue 
flowers shoot up strongly over the glossy dark green foliage. 50 
Oblongata perfecta. Flowers borne on long stems; very 
suitable for winter flowering.Large pkt. 40 cts... 15 
Fragrans. Sweetly scented, gloxinia-shaped, crimson and pur- Pkt. 
pie flowers, followed by curiously formed fruit. 134 feet. 
Large pkt. 25 cts... $0 10 
MATRICARIA 
Free-flowering, half-hardy perennial which should be treated as 
an Annual. Fine for bedding or pots; blooms until frost. 
Capensis albo-pleno (Double White Feverfew). Handsome Pkt. 
double white flowers. 134 feet. ^oz. 25 cts.. .$0 10 
Dwarf Golden Ball. Compact habit, excellftit for bedding. 
Golden yellow, double flowers. 9 inches.. Large pkt. 40 cts. .. 15 
Dwarf Snowball. Pure white form of the above. 
Large pkt. 40 cts... 15 
MATTHIOLA » Evening^scented Stock 
Bicornis. This old-fashioned annual has no beauty to reconi- Pkt. 
mend it, the flowers being a dull purplish lilac, but it is well 
worth growing for the entrancing fragrance which it emits 
during the evening. 1 foot.3€oz. 25 cts.. .$0 10 
MAURANDIA 
Elegant, twining half-hardy perennial plants, with handsome 
foliage and tube-shaped flowers. It blooms early from seed the first 
season and is particularly adapted for house and conservatory; 
excellent for hanging-baskets, window-boxes, etc. 10 feet. Pkt. 
Barclaiana, Finest Mixed .Large pkt. 40 cts.. .$0 15 
MIMULUS 
A half-hardy perennial, growing from 6 inches to 1 foot high. Use¬ 
ful for window-gardens and pot-work, or for garden in a moist, shady 
situation. Blooms first year from seed if sown early. 
Moschatus (Musk Plant). Fragrant plant with small, yellow Pkt. 
blooms.Large pkt. 40 cts. . .$0 15 
Tigrinus (Monkey Flower). Large flowers of several colors 
and spotted.Large pkt. 25 cts... 10 
MOMORDICA 
Handsome climbing annual with rich green foliage and golden 
yellow warted fruit. 10 feet. 
Balsamina (Balsam Apple). Round apple-shaped fruit.Pkt. 
Large pkt. 25 cts.. .$0 10 
Charantia (Balsam Pear). Pear-shaped fruit. The fruits of 
this variety are used medicinally.Large pkt. 25 cts... 10 
Myosotis 
