MICHELL’S HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 39 
DIELYTRA OR DICENTRA 
(Bleeding Heart or Seal Flower) 
Eximea (Fringed Bleeding Heart). A dwarf growing variety with 
beautiful, finely cut foliage and showy racemes of pretty pink 
flowers throughout the season. 4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); 
$2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
Spectabilis. An old-fashioned favorite, its long sprays of graceful 
heart-shaped flowers are always attractive. A most satisfactory 
plant for the hardy border, especially when it can be planted in 
the shade. 3 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $3.50 per doz.; per 
100, $25.00. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) 
These will do well in semi-shaded spots; plants grow from 4 
to 6 feet high; flower in June. 
Giant Shirley. These are a genuine “Shirley” production of 
extraordinary size and vigor. The flower heads are over 3 feet 
long, crowded with large bell-shaped blossoms, ranging in color 
from white and shell-pink to deepest rose, many attractively 
dotted with crimson and chocolate. We offer these in mixed 
colors only. 
Gloxiniaeflora. White, pink, purple, each separate. 
4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
DORONICUM (Leopard’s Bane) 
Excelsum. A very showy daisy-like flower of clear bright yellow, 
blooming in April and May; splendid for cutting. 3 for $1.00 
(by P. P., $1.10); $3.00 per doz.; per 100, $20.00. 
ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly) 
Amethystinum. The finely cut, spiny foliage and the beautiful 
thistle-like heads are of glistening amethystine-blue. 4 for $1.00 
(by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
HARDY FERNS 
Adiantum Pedatum (MaidenhairFern). 12 inch. 
Aspidium Acrostichoides (Christmas F'em). 12 inch. 
Asplenium Filix Foemina (Lady Fern). 12-15 inch. 
Cystopteris Bulbifera (Bulblet Bladder Fern). 24 inch. 
Dicksonia Punctilobula (Gossamer Fern). 18 inch. 
Onoclea Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern). 24-36 inch. 
—Sensibilis (Sensitive Fern). 12 inch. 
Osmunda—Cinnamonea (Cinnamon F'em). 24 inch. 
—Claytoniana. 24 inch. 
Woodsia Illvensis. Excellent for rock-work, requiring little soil 
and thriving best in the sunniest corner. 6 inch. 
Price, any of above, large plants, 3 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); 
$3.00 per doz.; per 100, $18.00. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) 
Beautiful flowers are borne in profusion and make a striking 
effect. They last a long while as a cut flower and are abundant 
from June until frost. Height, about 2 feet. 
Grandiflora. Dark brown center, petals on the outer edge are 
yellow and the center is surrounded with a rich orange disc. 
4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
GEUM (Avens) 
Well-known plants noted for their rich coloring and freedom 
of flowering. Useful for cutting and the rockery or border. May 
to July. 
Coccineum Mrs. Bradshaw. Twice the size of the old double 
scarlet with huge frilled petals, giving a full, double appear¬ 
ance. 6 to 10 inches. 
Lady Stratheden. Exactly the same habit of growth as Mrs. 
Bradshaw, but producing large, double golden yellow flowers. 
4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) 
During August and September this is a mass of delicate 
flowers; they may be used as fresh cut flowers, also for a semi¬ 
everlasting effect; they keep for months without water. 
Bristol Fairy. A distinct new double form, producing immense 
panicles of pure white, double flowers. Strong grafted plants. 
3 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $3.50 per doz.; per 100, $25.00. 
Paniculata. Feathery sprays of white flowers, useful for effects 
in bouquets. 4 for $1.00 (byP. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 
100, $15.00. 
HEUCHERA (Alum Root or Coral Bells) 
Sanguinea. Bright crimson flowers borne in graceful sprays; 
excellent for cutting. 4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per 
doz.; per 100, $18.00. 
GRASSES (Hardy Ornamental) 
The generous beautiful effect produced by the hardy Grasses 
is hard to describe. Plantings must be seen to be appreciated. 
Excellent as individual specimens. 
Elymus Glaucus (Blue Lime Grass). A graceful type; narrow 
silvery blue foliage; dwarf compact grower; height, 3 feet. 
Erianthus Ravennae (Plume Grass or Hardy Pampas). Deep 
green, narrow foliage, growing about 10 feet high. 
Eulalia Gracillima Univittata (Japan Rush). Graceful, narrow 
foliage, growing 5 to 6 feet high; green with silvery rib. 
Eulalia Japonica Variegata. An attractive variety with a 
variation of markings of white, green, sbmetimes light pink and 
yellow; 4 to 5 feet high. 
Eulalia Japonica. Like the variegated variety, except that it is 
entirely green. 
Eulalia Japonica Zebrina. Dark green foliage, cross marked 
horizontally golden yellow. One of the best of hardy Grasses. 
Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata (Variegated Ribbon Grass or 
Gardener's Garter). This sort is especially suited for edging taller 
varieties, as it grows somewhat dwarf. The foliage is somewhat 
broad, variegated white and green; 12 to 15 inches. 
Penn*'setum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). One of the 
most valuable hardy Grasses, either for beds, mixed borders or 
as individual specimens; height, 4 feet. 
Prices of Hardy Grasses, 4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 
per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
HELENIUM (Sneezewort) 
These desirable perennials succeed in almost any soil in a 
sunny location. The flowers are splendid for cutting. 
Autumnale Rubrum. Bright, terra-cotta red; 4 feet. 
Autumnale Superbum. Golden yellow flowers in late Summer 
and Fall; 5 to 6 feet. 
Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, with large purplish-black 
cone; August and September; 4 feet. 
Riverton Gem. Old gold, changing to Wallflower red; August 
and September; 3J^ feet. 
4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
HELIANTHUS (Hardy Sunflower) 
Very effective in borders, among shrubbery or as clumps on 
the lawn, etc. They produce masses of flowers during Summer 
until frost, which are splendid for cutting and decorative purposes. 
Maximiliana. The latest of all, blooming profusely in October; 
the fine golden yellow flowers appear in long graceful sprays; 
splendid for cutting; 5 to 7 feet. 
Multiflorus FI. PI. Large, double golden yellow; July-August; 
4 feet. 
Orgyalis. A tall variety bearing single yellow flowers of medium 
size during September; 6 feet. 
4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower) 
This genus is very similar to the Helianthus. They are tall- 
growing plants, well suited for the back of flower borders, where 
they flower beautifully throughout the Summer. 
Pitcheriana. One of the best hardy plants for the perennial 
border. Daisy-shaped flowers of deep orange color, on good 
stems for cutting; 2 to 3 feet. 
Scabra Excelsa. Rich chrome-yellow flowers, turning to a bright 
yellow as they mature. These are almost double and are pro¬ 
duced very profusely. The plant is of robust growth, about 3 
feet high. Mid-July to the end of August. 
4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
MEMEROCALLIS (Yellow Day Lily) 
Lily-like plants, flowering in great profusion during the Sum¬ 
mer and making a fine cut bloom. 
Dr. Regel. Handsome, rich orange-yellow flowers in May. Very 
fragrant and fine for cutting. 
Flava (Yellow Day Lily). Deep lemon yellow flowers during 
June and July; very fragrant; 2)^ to 3 feet. 
Fulva (Tawny Day Lily). Trumpet shaped flowers, coppery 
orange shaded crimson; June and July. 
Kwanso Flore Pleno (Double). Coppery red; July; 3 feet high. 
4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow) 
Giant Flowering. A wonderfully improved form of our greatly 
admired Marsh Mallows. They attain a height of 6 to 7 feet, 
have beautiful laciniated foliage and monstrous flowers, measur¬ 
ing from 6 to 8 inches in diameter. We offer these in separate 
colors, red, pink and white. 4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 
per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
Our Long-spurred Columbines are unsurpassed for their light and airy grace in the Spring garden. See page 36 (wc) 
