21 MONARDA or BERCAMOT 
Sweetly aromatic perennials of easiest culture, and de¬ 
cidedly showy. They cut well, 
21 MONARDA DIDYMA CAMBRIDGE SCARLET—eobx(2 
-3)30. Crown-like flowers of pulsating, glowing scarlet, a 
bright, true shade, far-visible. Pkt. 16c. (Plants, each 
20c; 3 for 55c; 10 for $1.60.) 
21 MONARDA FISTULOSA—ecbndx(3-4)46. Balm. Blos¬ 
soms of pure lavender, or rarely rose, close-packed to give 
effect of full and fluffy doubleness. Delightful in border, 
or for cutting. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 30c; % oz. 60c. (Plants, 
each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.85.) 
21 MONARDA FISTULOSA ALBA—Like above, save that 
blossoms are pure white. Pkt. 15c. (Plants, each 25c.) 
21 MONARDA MEDIA ecbdx(3-4)50. Excellent blossoms in 
rose-verging violet. Pkt. 15c. (Plants, each 25c.) 
21 MONARDA AVALON HYBRIDS — ecbdx(3-4)45. The 
color variations in this new hybrid strain, are truly amaz¬ 
ing, white, silver, palest pink tintings, pure pink, rosy 
pink, pure rose, rosy purple, lavender, rich violet, scarlet 
and the like. The flower-heads are well filled, giving ef¬ 
fects of full doubleness. An extraordinarily good hardy 
perennial for the herbaceous border. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 40c. 
(Plants, as they come, each 25c; 3 for 70c.) 
21 MONARDA PUNCTATA—ecndx(3-4)36. The flowers are 
buff-tan, purple-spotted, but showier are the floral leaves, 
shadings of rose-crimson on white. The poorer and drier 
the soil, the brighter will be the colorings. Pkt. 10c; 
OFFER 110A40—One pkt. each of the above for 75c. 
MONARDA SPECIES—At 15c the pkt. Lasiodonta, Mollis, 
Stricta. 
MONARDA PINK HYBRID—Fine clear pink. Plants only, 
each 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
MONARDA BRADBURYANA—Largest flowered and earl¬ 
iest flowered Monarda. Blossoms of soft lilac through 
May and June. Dwarf, 16 inches. Plants only, each 36c; 
3 for $1.00. 
FOR KEY LETTER EXPLANATIONS see first page 
of catalog. The key letters and numerals after, or 
before, each name are intended to indicate classifica¬ 
tion, uses, blooming season and height. 
*MONOPSIS—See page 3. 
21 MORONGIA UNCINATA—*eorgyt(3-4)8. Sensitive Rose. 
Fluffy flower-balls of pure delicate pink, each thrust through 
with golden anther-pins. Hyacinth fragrance. Trailing 
prickly stems, with pinnate leaves so sensitive that they 
fold at a touch. Schrankia uncinata. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 30c. 
22 MUEHLENBECKIA AXILLARIS — ergyt(9) 6. A de¬ 
lightfully decorative tangle of wiry-succulent red stems 
and miniature leaves. Dainty carpeter or charming rock 
plant. Wee yellow flowers, then black seeds in white cups. 
New Zealand. Botanically Calacinum. Pkt. 20c. (Plants, 
each 35c.) 
21 MULGEDIUM BOURGAEI—ebx(3-4)60. Lovely blos¬ 
som-stars of pearly blue, in immense panicles. Pkt. 20c. 
ORNAMENTAL BANANA 
Highly decorative plants for lawn specimens, or in the 
large conservatory, giving exotic effects that can be obtained 
in no other way. Leaves of great size. Sow seeds in 
manner directed for Strelitzia, which see. When used in 
out-door plantings, the thick bulb-like roots may be dug in 
autumn, and stored in a cool cellar. Handled thus, may 
be grown anywhere in the country. Species offered is 
Musa superba, more compact than Musa ensete, less liable to 
storm damage, and fully as ornamental. 6 seeds for 26c. 
31 MUSCARI or CRAPE HYACINTH 
Easy bulbs, making a delightful color spread for several 
spring weeks. Some two-year seedlings will bloom, all 
should flower by the next year, “kt” culture. We offer 
six species. M. Argeai Album, splendid late white, Pkt. 
15c; oz. 35c. M. Armeniacum, fragrant cobalt blue, Pkt. 
10c; % oz. 25c; 1 oz. 90c; % lb. $3.40. M. B. Heavenly 
Blue. Blue of deepest sky. Pkt. 6c; % oz. 20c; 1 oz. 76c. 
M. Ciliatum, violet, Pkt. 10c. M. Latifolium, rarity. Blue 
to purple. One large leaf. Pkt. 20c. M. Neglectum, per¬ 
fumed deepest blue, Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; % oz. 35c. 
OFFER 112A40—One pkt. each of above for 60c. 
51 MYRICA CAROLINENSIS—oqy 7 ft. Bayberry. Hand¬ 
some shrubs, loaded with silvery, wax-covered aromatic 
berries. Winter bouquets; candles. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c. 
22 MYOSOTIDEUM NOBILE—rstkt(3)25. Giant Forget- 
me-not of Chatham Island, big blue blossoms. Pkt. 15c. 
22 MYOSOTIS AUSTRALIS—rkt(2) 10. Abundant creamy 
yellow flowers in loose sprays. New Zealand. Pkt. 15c. 
FORCET-ME-NOT 
They are Myosotis, too. Delightful flowers, usually con¬ 
sidered annual, since they bloom freely first year from 
early-sown seeds, but really they are perennial, and the 
blossoms will be there again another year. 
21 MYOSOTIS ALPESTRIS BLUE—*erx(2)10. The old- 
time blue Forget me-not. Pkt, 5c; % oz. 20c. 
21 MYOSOTIS ALPESTRIS ROSE—The pink Forget-me- 
not. Pkt. 6c, 
21 MYOSOTIS RUTH FISCHER—*erx(w) (2)10. Enormous 
flowers of brilliant blue, carried on plants of close, com¬ 
pact growth. Rock gardens, edgings, pot culture. Pkt. 
25c; 1/32 oz. 75c. 
21 MYOSOTIS PALUSTRIS SEMPERFLORENS—♦ermx(8) 
8 . The charming everblooming Forget-me not. Makes mats. 
Flowers skyblue. Tolerate light shade if ample moisture. 
Pkt, 10c ; oz. 20c; % oz. 35c. 
OFFER 114A40—One pkt. each of above four for 40c. 
’^NASTURTIUM 
From cream, through lemon, rose, salmon, chamois, 
orange, cerise, scarlet, blood-red, maroon and mahogany, 
with shades and tones between, with bizarre variegations, 
all these are the rich Nasturtium colorings, found through¬ 
out the varied classes of them. Botanically Tropaeolum. 
♦NASTURTIUM DWARF DOUBLE GIANTS — Compact 
globes of plants massed with varied beauty, big blossoms 
semi-double to double, sweetly fragrant. Pkt. 10c; ^ oz. 
20 c. 
♦NASTURTIUM DOUBLE TIGERED—Flowers in oddest 
colorings, parti-hued, marbled, blotched or striped con¬ 
trastingly. Fragrant, semi-double. A half-dwarf mat- 
former. Pkt. 15c. 
♦NASTURTIUM DWARF SINGLE MIXED — About the 
finest of blended old-time single-flowered bush Nasturtiums. 
Superb color range; odd foliage types. Pkt. 5c ; 1 oz. 20c ; 
v* lb. 50c. 
♦NASTURTIUM TALL MIXED—Single-flowered climbing 
Nasturtiums in fine mixture Pkt. 5c ; 1 oz. 15c ; % lb. 40c. 
OFFER 115A40—One pkt. each of above for 40c. 
31 NARCISSUS ROCK GARDEN BLEND—y. Here are the 
alluring little species Narcissi for the rock garden, the 
Snowy Angel Tears, the Cyclamen-flowered, Hoop-petti¬ 
coats and the like, ready in mixture. Pkt. 20c. 
21 NELUMBIUM LUTEUM—The Golden Lotus; in flower 
a spectacular beauty. Fully hardy. May be grown in 
artificial pool, natural lake-shallow, or stream back-water. 
Both the seeds and the large tuberous roots were impor¬ 
tant foods of the Indian. In sowing Nelumbium seeds, file 
through the shell, soak two days in barely warm water, 
then sow in saucer of sand covered with water, placing 
in sunny window until seed sprouts. Seedling plants should 
be transplanted to strawberry box of sand and earth in 
shallow edge of pool, later being set in where water is 
deeper. 7 seeds for 25c; 25 for 70c; 100 for $2.25. 
NELUMBIUM SPECIOSUM (N. nelumbo)—Crop failure. 
33 NEMASTYLIS ACUTA—ryt(2)20. Celestial Lily. Large 
blossoms of clean, dew-fresh skyblue, exquisite in color and 
form. An altogether delightful irid, to be handled always 
exactly as Tigridia. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; % oz. 75c. 
♦NEMESIA GAYETY BLEND—erk(2-4) 12. Easy annuals 
of extraordinary beauty; large, oddly formed flowers of 
white, pale yellow, pink, rose, crimson, orange and lilac, 
carried in long and great freedom. Pkt. 10c; ^ oz. 25c. 
♦NEMOPHILA INSIGNIS—erkt(2)10. Baby Blue-eyes. De¬ 
lightful cup-shaped blossoms of light blue with white cen¬ 
ters. Flowers early. Pkt. 5c ; % oz. 15c. 
♦NEMOPHILA SPECIES—10c the pkt. Aurita, Maculata, 
Phaceloides. 
21 NEPETA MUSSINI—€rgkt(2-4)10. Panicles of pretty 
blue-lavender flowers above wide mat-mounds of silvery 
gray foliage. Excellent rock garden, edging, carpeting or 
lily-cover plant. Pkt. 16c. (Plants, each 25c; 3 for 60c; 
10 for $1.80). 
21 OTHER FINE NEPETAS—Distans 16c; Italica 10c; 
Macrantha 20c; Nervosa 20c; Nuda 16c. 
54 NERIUM OLEANDER—w. This is the true and showy 
Oleander, so decorative when grown as a tub plant. White, 
pink, rose and red in varied combinations. Pkt. 10c. 
22 NERTERA DEPRESSA—rgqutyt(w) (8)4. Foliage-films 
of vivid lettuce-green, set closely with bead-like coral ber¬ 
ries. New Zealand. Rock gardens or terrariums. Pkt. 15c. 
♦NICANDRA PHYSALODES—enbx(2-4)36. Salver-chalices 
of bright blue, white-centered. Robust. Easy. Pkt. 6c. 
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