MICHELL’S HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
EUPHORBIA (MilkWort) 
Corollata (Flowering Spurge). A very showy and desirable 
native plant, growing about 18 inches high and bearing from 
June to August umbels of pure white flowers with a small 
green eye. Desirable for cutting. 
Polychroma. An elegant border plant and very attractive when 
covered with masses of yellow flower-like bracts in May. 
Price, 4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, 
$15.00. 
FUNKIA (Plantain Lily; Day Lily) 
Japanese perennials producing attractive clumps of foliage and 
interesting lily-like blossoms. A continuous row along a walk 
gives a strong and pleasing character. Delight in moist, shady 
situations. 
Coerulea. Blue flowers, broad green leaves; June; 4 feet. 
Subcordata Grandiflora. Very large, pure white, lily-shaped, 
fragrant flowers in August and September; 2}^ to 3 feet. 
Undulata Media Picta. Green and white variegated foliage; 
purple flowers. Makes a fine edging; July; 2 feet. 
Price, 4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, 
$15.00. 
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. 
— Portola Hybrids. Flowers of immense size; ranging through 
shades of bronzy red with golden tipped petals. 
— Tangerine. Giant orange flowers, overlaid with red. 
4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
GENTIANA 
Andrewsi (Blue Gentian). Our native species; flowers beautiful 
deep blue; August and September; grows about 2)4 feet high 
and requires rich moist soil. 3 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $3.00 
per doz. 
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. 
Borisii (New). Large rich orange-scarlet flowers, blooming all 
Summer; one of the best Geums. 50c. each; per doz., $5.00. 
Coccineum, Mrs. Bradshaw. Twice the size of the old double 
scarlet with huge frilled petals, giving a full, double appearance. 
6 to 10 inches. 
Lady Stratheden. Large double flowers of a rich golden-yellow. 
Price, 4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, 
$15.00. 
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 growing type 
with narrow silvery blue foliage; a 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. Green, with silvery rib. 
Eulalia Japonica Variegata. An attractive variety with a 
variation of markings of white, green, sometimes 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, crossmarked 
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. 
Pennisetum 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. 
GLOBULARIA 
Nudicaule. Small blue florets, globular heads, deep blue in color, 
a neat plant for the border. 
Trischosanthus (Globe Daisy). A dwarf tufted little plant with 
beautiful lavender flower heads. Does well in front of a well 
drained border and is a brilliant picture in the rock garden. 
4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz. 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) 
During August and September this is a mass of delicate flow¬ 
ers. These may be used as fresh cut flowers, also for a semi¬ 
everlasting effect. They keep for months without water. 
Bristol Fairy. A wonderful improvement over Paniculata FI. 
PI. It is a distinct new form, producing immense panicles of 
pure white double flowers very early in the season and con¬ 
tinuing until frost. We offer strong plants that will flower this 
season. 3 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $3.50 per doz. 
Paniculata. Feathery sprays of white flowers; useful for effects 
in bouquets. 
Repens. A beautiful trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds 
of small white and pink flowers during July and August. 
4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
HIERACEUM 
Villosum. Silvery wooly leaves and bright yellow flowers; a 
very effective plant. 4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz. 
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; 3)4 feet. 
Price, 3 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 
per 100. 
FOUR NEW HELENIUMS 
Distinct and attractive additions to this popular class of 
Summer and Fall flowering plants. 
Bruneum Coccineo. Erect branching habit, flowers of a dark, 
bronzy, brownish-red; one of the earliest to flower; 214 feet. 
Gaillardiaeflorum. Glowing bronzy-red petals with just a tip 
of golden-yellow; 3 feet. 
Golden Youth. Pure golden-yellow; early flowering; 2 3-2 feet. 
Nanum Luteum. Very erect, strong branching habit; large 
pure yellow flowers; 3 feet. 
50c. each (by P. P., 60c.); per doz., $5.00. 
HELIANTHEMUM (Rock or Sun Rose) 
Perry’s Hybrids. Low growing evergreen plants, forming broad 
clumps, which during their flowering season, July to September, 
are hidden by a mass of bloom. Very suitable for the front of 
the border, the rockery or a dry sunny bank. 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. 
Rigidus Japonicus. One of the most desirable varieties, begin¬ 
ning to bloom early in July and continuing until Fall; flowers 
golden-yellow with dark center; 5 feet. 
Price, 4 for $1.00 (by P. P., $1.10); $2.50 per doz.; per 100 
$15.00. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS make a wonderful Autumn showing; see page 109 
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