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MICHELLE HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
ASTILBE ARENDSI 
The plants are of vigorous growth, 2J4 to feet high. They 
prefer a half-shady, moist position in any ordinary garden soil. 
Amethyst. Well-branched spikes of deep violet-purple flowers; 
end of June; 3 feet. 
Gloria Superba. Deep rose-pink flowers, very showy. 
Rhineland. The compact spikes of flowers are bright crimson, 
shaded salmon. 
Rose Pearl. Shell pink; an excellent variety for the garden. 
Vesta. Very graceful plumes of light lilac-rose. 
50c. each; doz., $5.00. 
BOCCONIA 
(Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine) 
Cordata. 6 to 8 feet in height; flowers in terminal panicles, 
creamy-white color; July and August. 25c. each; doz., $2.50; 
$15.00 per 100. 
BOLTONIA (False Chamomile) 
Among the showiest of our native hardy perennial plants; 
large single, Aster-like flowers. The plant is in bloom during the 
Summer and Autumn months, and its thousands of flowers, open 
at one time, produce a very showy effect. 
Asteroides. Pure white; very effective; 5 to 7 feet. 
Latisquama. Pink, slightly tinged with lavender; 4 to 6 feet. 
25c. each; doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
CAMPANULA (Bell Flower) 
Showy perennial plants of special merit; some are tall, being 
suitable for borders; others are dwarf, for rockeries and edging. 
They delight in a good rich loam, preferring a semi-shaded place. 
Calycanthema ( Cup and Saucer). These are biennials and last 
only one season, when planted in the Autumn. Pink, white and 
blue, each color separate; height, 18 inches; June-July. 
Carpatica ( Carpathian Hare-bell). A pretty compact growing 
variety with flowers of clear blue on erect wiry stems, from July 
until October. An ideal edging for the border or rockery. 
— Alba. A pure white form of the above. 
Medium ( Old-fashioned Canterbury Bells). This is a biennial type, 
like the Calycanthema and will last only one season when 
planted in the Autumn. Flowers freely in June, July and August; 
grows 3 to 4 feet high. Blue, pink and white, in separate colors. 
Persicifolia ( Peach Bells). Bright blue flowers during June and 
July; 2 feet. 
— Alba. A pure white form of the above. 
Pyramidalis ( Chimney Bell Flower). The most conspicuous of 
all Campanulas, forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high of 
porcelain blue flowers in August. 
— Alba. Identical with the above, but pure white in color. 
Any of the above, 30c. each; doz., $2.75; $18.00 per 100. 
HARDY BORDER CARNATIONS 
Choice mixed seedlings produced from seed. We supply strong 
plants that will furnish an abundance of flowers next season. 
25c. each; doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
CENTAUREA (Hardheads or Knapweeds) 
Of easy culture, delighting in an open, sunny position and pro¬ 
ducing a wealth of bloom, which not only make a fine display in 
the border but is excellent for cutting. 
Montana ( Perennial Corn Flower). Grows 2 feet high, bearing 
large violet-blue flowers from July to September. 25c. each; 
doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
CERASTIUM (Snow-in-Summer) 
Biebersteini. Pure white flowers and silvery foliage. A com¬ 
pact grower and fine for the rock garden. 25c. each; doz., $2.50; 
$15.00 per 100. 
CHELONE (Shell Flower) 
Handsome perennial, growing about two feet high and bear¬ 
ing numerous spikes of large flower heads during the Summer. 
Lyoni. Heads of showy purplish-red flowers. 30c. each; doz., 
$2.75; $18.00 per 100. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
Arcticum ( The Arctic Daisy). One of the most attractive fall¬ 
flowering perennials; forms a rosette-like clump of pretty dark 
green foliage during the Summer and early in the Fall sends up 
multitudes of large pure white flowers, which continue through¬ 
out October and frequently into November. 
Coreanum ( Korean Chrysanthemum). A remarkable new per¬ 
ennial variety from Korea, of ironclad hardiness. Large white 
flowers, with golden center, often turning to a light pink in 
frosty weather; in bloom from October to December. 
Shasta Daisy, Alaska. A decided improvement on the original 
variety; pure glistening white. 
30c. each; doz., $2.75; $18.00 per 100. 
SHRUBBY CLEMATIS 
Davidiana. A most desirable variety with fresh bright green 
foliage and bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender blue, during 
August and September; very fragrant. 35c. each; doz., $3.50. 
Coreopsis, Lanceolata Grandijlora 
COREOPSIS 
Lanceolata Grandiflora. Flowers rich golden yellow and of 
graceful form; fine for cutting. A few plants make a handsome 
display, either planted individually or in clumps; dozens of 
flowers are produced on a single plant and where quantity and 
quality are wanted Coreopsis should be planted; June till 
October. 25c. each; doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
DIANTHUS (Garden Pinks) 
For edging hardy borders, garden walks, or planted in rock 
gardens, these fill an important place. They are at their height of 
bloom in June. 
Deltoides ( Maiden Pink). A continuous flowering variety with 
pink flowers. Especially suited for rock work. 
Deltoides Alba. White flowers. 
Latifolius Atrococcineus FI. PI. ( Everblooming Hybrid Sweet 
William). A splendid variety with brilliant crimson, double 
flowers. Blooms continuously during the entire season. 
25c. each;|doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
A planting of Coreopsis will give an abundance of cut flowers during the Summer 
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