More than one of these 7 encyclopedias carries each of the following subjects — but every one of them treats it in a sentence or two and then moves on. They are gathered here so the different accounts can sit side by side.
Marigold
Collier's New Encyclopedia: a name of several composite plants. The common marigold (Calendula officinalis) is a native of France and of the more S. parts of Europe. It is an annual, from one to two feet high, with large deep-yellow flowers. A number of species of this genus are indigenous to the Cape of Good Hope. The so-called African marigold and French marigold, common in flower borders, are both Mexican species, and have brilliant flowers. T They belong to the genus Tagetes. The corn marigold is Chrysanthemum segetum; the fig marigold is a Mesembryanthemum , the marsh marigold is Caltha palustris.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: an old-fashioned, but attractive garden flower of the composite family. The marigold is a hardy, easily cultivated annual. Both "French" and "African" marigolds are of Mexican origin. They were introduced into England about 1573-96. The wild flowers were much improved by gardeners. Marigolds are noted for a strong odor. In some varieties the inner florets have been developed into straps, giving rise to "double" flowers. The straps have a velvety surface in rich reds, yellows, and browns. Marsh marigolds are early spring flowers belonging to an entirely different family--the buttercup.
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Marmoset
Collier's New Encyclopedia: the platyrhine of South America . H. Jacchus is the tamed, and becomes an amusing pet. The common marmoset, which is readily fur of the body is darkish-brown, with MARLOWE, JULIA, an American actress ; born in Caldbeck, England, Aug. 17, 1870; came with her parents to the United States in 1875; joined the Juvenile Opera Company in 1882, and played in "Pinafore," "Chimes of Normandy," etc., in which she was known as Frances Brough ; subsequently she took a child's different shades of color for each hair, part in "Rip Van Winkle." Afterward which is dusky at the root, reddish in she studied in New York for three years and then appeared on the metropolitan stage as Parthenia in "Ingomar." In 1888 she began to star in Shakespearean and other romantic and tragic rôles in the United States and became one of the most popular artists on the American stage. She married, in 1894, Robert Taber, but divorced him in 1899. In 1918 she married Edward H. Sothern, with whom she had acted as co-star for several years preceding. With her husband she toured the United States annually in Shakespearean repertoire. She retired from the stage in 1914, but in 1920, with her husband, again played Shakespearean rôles in the United States. From an artistic standpoint the Sothern-Marlowe productions were the most notable of their time.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: . See Monkey
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Marquis
Collier's New Encyclopedia: or MARQUESS, a title of nobility in England, ranking next bean earl. It is also low a duke and above a title of dignity in France, Italy, and Germany. Th The eldest son of a marquis in Great Britain is usually styled by the younger sons courtesy an earl, and and daughters lords ladies. The wife of a marquis is called a marchiotached as a second title to a dukedom, and is held by the eldest son of a duke lifetime. The coronet during his father's of a marquis consists of a richly-chased circle of gold, with four strawberry four balls of pearls set on leaves and short points on its edge; the cap, crimson velvet with a gold tassel on the top, and turned up with ermine.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: mar'kwis, a title of nobility. In the British House of Lords a marquis ranks next to the highest order, that of a duke. He is addressed as "my lord Marquis;" his wife as "my lady Marchioness." The coronet is a golden band surmounted by four golden leaves and as many large pearls. All are of equal height and are connected by a golden wire or vine. The first British nobleman of the rank was Robert de Vere, created Marquis of Dublin in 1385.
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Marvel
Aiton's Encyclopedia: Ik. See Mitchell ; Donald G Marvel of Peru. See Four-O'Clock
Collier's New Encyclopedia: IK. See MITCHELL, DON- ALD G.
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Mathematics
Collier's New Encyclopedia: that science which treats of quantity expressed by the use of symbols, also the science which treats of the measuring of quantities and the process of ascertaining their properties and relations. See ARITHMETIC, ALGEBRA, EQUATION, etc. .
Aiton's Encyclopedia: . See Arithmetic ; Algebra ; Geometry ; Trigonometry , etc.
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Mayflower
Collier's New Encyclopedia: the vessel in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed to this country.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: . See Pilgrims
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Maynooth
Aiton's Encyclopedia: a village in County Kildare, Ireland. It is celebrated as the seat of a Roman Catholic college at which most of the Catholic clergy of Ireland receive their education. Prior to the French Revolution the Irish relied on Douai and other Catholic institutions in France. In 1795, during the ministry of William Pitt, an annual grant by the Irish Parliament of about $45,000 was made in favor of a Catholic college at Maynooth. After the incorporation of the Irish Parliament with that of the United Kingdom the grant was continued. It was for many decades the only national help given the Catholics in their struggle for schools. In 1846 Sir Robert Peel favored a grant for a building and an increased grant for expenses. See Douai
Collier's New Encyclopedia: a village of Kildare, Ireland, W. of Dublin. Near by are the ruins of Geraldine Castle. It is chiefly known as the seat of Maynooth College of St. Patrick, opened in 1795, from which many of the most prominent members of the Roman Catholic clergy have been graduated. Pop. less than 1,000.
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Medlar
Collier's New Encyclopedia: a much-branched spinous tree. The leaves are obovate or oblonglanceolate, entire or serrulate, pubescent beneath; the flowers white, with a woolly calyx; the fruit half an inch or an inch in diameter; depressed at the top. It is eaten raw, but not till it is rotten. The large-flowered medlar is Pyrus (mespilus) grandiflorus; the medlar of Japan, Eriobotrya japonica; the medlar of Surinam is one of the Sapotaceæ, and the West Indian medlar Mimuspos elengi.
Aiton's Encyclopedia: a fruit intermediate between a crab apple and a quince. The fruit is hard and sour until mellowed by frosts. Excellent for winter eating and preserves. The fruit is firm and brown, like a russet. It is terminated by a circle of points, the ends of the calyx lobes. The medlar is a native of western Asia. It now grows wild in southern Europe.
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