MICHELL’S HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 39 
Michell’s New and Modern Hybrid Delphiniums 
DELPHINIUMS OR HARDY LARKSPURS 
Belladonna. The freest and most continuous blooming of all, 
never being out of flower from the end of June until cut down by- 
hard frost. The clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is not equalled 
for delicacy and beauty by any other flower. 
Bellamosum. A dark blue form of Belladonna with which it is 
identical excepting in color, which is a rich deep blue. 
Chinense. A very pretty dwarf species, with fine feathery foliage 
► and intense gentian-blue flowers in open panicles. 
Chinense Album. A pure white form of the above. 
Price, any of the above, 25c. each; doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
Michell’s Gold Medal Hybrids. The plants are of strong, 
vigorous habit, with large flowers on spikes two feet and over 
long, the majority running in the lighter shades of blue. We 
can supply them in mixture only. 30c. each; doz., $3.00; 
$20.00 per 100. 
NAMED VARIETIES OF MICHELL’S NEW 
MODERN DELPHINIUMS 
Each 
Advancement. Color of striking beauty, rich mauve.$5.00 
Blue Queen. Azure blue with blackish brown center; single. 1.50 
Clive Greaves. Rich porcelain blue flowers of good form. . 5.00 
Constance. A lovely blue single, with white eye. 1.50 
Countess Cowley. Light blue and mauve, with black eye; 
semi-double flowers of wonderfully fine form. 3.00 
Edward Bromet. The purplish blue ground is rich and the 
white eye extremely large; 5 feet. 2.50 
Glory. Mauve, shaded rose; 4 feet... 1.50 
Great Strides. Pale blue, shaded mauve, white eye.3.00 
Happy Thought. Medium blue, shaded pansy violet; 5 feet. 3.00 
Mrs. A. J. Watson. Deep mauve shade with black center. 2.00 
Mrs. Norman Holden. Large semi-double flowers of mauve 
and blue with large black eye. A splendid variety; 5 feet. 3.00 
Mrs. Shirley. Lovely lilac mauve, white and sulphur eye.. 2.00 
Mrs. Townley Parker. Sky-blue single, white eye. 1.50 
Norah Phillips. Deep blue and purple; 6 feet • . . .. 5-00 
R. A. Pilkington. Rich violet, edged dark blue; eye is brown 
and spike well formed; 5 feet. 3.00 
The Bishop. Bright royal blue, white center; 5 feet.3.00 
The Shah. A deep rosy lavender self with dark eye; 5 feet.. 3.00 
Watkin Samuels. Rich blue and mauve. 5.00 
MICHELL’S NEW DELPHINIUMS 
IN COLOR GROUPS 
Light Shades, Mauve Shades, Intermediate Shades, Dark 
Shades, Mixture. Price: $1.25 each; doz., $13.50; $100.00 per 100. 
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. 30c. each; doz., $3.00; $20.00 
per 100. 
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. 50c. each; doz., $5.00; $40.00 per 100. 
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. 
30c. each; doz., $2.75; $18.00 per 100. 
DORONICUM (Leopard’s Bane) 
Excelsum. A very showy daisy-like flower of clear bright yellow, 
blooming in April and May; splendid for cutting. 30c. each; 
doz., $3.00; $20.00 per 100. 
ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly) 
Amethystinum. The finely cut, spiny foliage and the beautiful 
thistle-like heads are of glistening amethystine-blue. 30c. each; 
doz., $3.00; $20.00 per 100. 
HARDY FERNS 
Adiantum Pedatum (Maidenhair Fern). 12 inch. 
Aspidium Acrostichoides (Christmas Fern). 12 inch. 
Asplenium Filix Foemina (Lady Fern). 12-15 inch. 
Cystopteris Bulbifera (Bulblet Bladder Fern). 24 inch. 
Dicksonia Punctilobula (Gossamer Fern) . T8 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, 30c. each; doz., $3.00; 
$20.00 per 100. 
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. 
25c. each; doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
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. 
30c. each; doz., $3.00; $20.00 per 100. 
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 plants. 50c. 
each; doz., $5.00; $40.00 per 100. 
Paniculata. Feathery sprays of white flowers, useful for effects 
in bouquets. 30c. each; doz., $2.75; $18.00 per 100. 
Our Long-spurred Columbines are unsurpassed for their light and airy grace in the Spring garden. See page 36 (wa) 
