MICHELL’S HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
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, 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, 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. 
Pennisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). One of the 
most valuable hardy Grasses, either for beds, mixed borders or 
as individual specimens; height, 4 feet. 
Price of Hardy Grasses, 35c. each; doz., $3.50; $25.00 per 100. 
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)^ feet. 
30c. each; doz., $3.00; $20.00 per 100. 
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. 
25c. each; doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
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. 
25c. each; doz., $2.50; $15.00 per 100. 
HEMEROCALLIS (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. 
30c. each; doz., $2.75; $18.00 per 100. 
HEUCHERA (Alum Root or Coral Bells) 
Sanguinea. Bright crimson flowers borne in graceful sprays; 
excellent for cutting. 30c. each; doz., $3.00; $20.00 per 100. 
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. 30c. each; doz., $3.00; $20.00 per 100. 
HOLLYHOCKS 
(Double) 
These thrive best in soil that is 
not too wet, which should be en¬ 
riched with well-rotted stable or 
sheep manure. While perfectly 
hardy, we recommend protecting 
them slightly during the Winter 
with leaves, long manure or straw. 
To guard against fungus or rust we 
recommend spraying the plants in 
early Spring with Pyrox or Bor¬ 
deaux Mixture. 
Our strain of these is very fine, 
and we offer the following colors in 
double flowering only (each sepa¬ 
rate): 
Yellow, Crimson, Pink, White. 
25c. each; doz., $2.50; $15.00 
per 100. 
IBERIS 
(Hardy Candytuft) 
Sempervirens. Pure white flow¬ 
ers; 1 foot. 30c. each; doz., $3.00; 
$20.00 per 100. 
IRIS GERMANICA 
(Fleur de Lis, Flags) 
CHOICE STANDARD 
VARIETIES Michell’s Double Hollyhock 
Afterglow. Misty lavender, lit with yellow at the center. Its 
name fits it perfectly, as it has the soft tints of the evening sky 
after the sun has disappeared; 3 to 5 feet. 
Alcazar.. Standards light bluish violet; falls deep purple, bronze 
veined at the throat. Its growth is robust and strong with 
widely branching flower stalks, bearing large blooms of waxy 
texture; 4 feet tall. 
Colonel Candelot. Standards bronze overlaid with red lavender; 
falls rich velvety crimson, yellow beard. A wonderfully beauti¬ 
ful Iris of dark red effect; 3 feet tall. 
Lent A. Williamson. Standards lavender violet; falls velvety 
pansy purple; brilliant orange beard. Massive flowers of 
wonderful texture. 
Monsignor. Standards satiny violet; falls velvety purple crim¬ 
son, with lighter margin; very large flowers. 
Mrs. Alan Gray. Standards and falls delicate pale rosy mauve; 
medium early. 
Navajo. Standards light bronzy yellow, shaded lavender; falls 
deep maroon, veined white and yellow; stigmas yellow; deep 
orange beard. 
Nibelungen. Standards fawn yellow; falls violet purple with 
fawn margin; a handsome, large flowering variety. 
Powhatan. Standards light bishop violet with deeper border; 
falls deep purple, shaded crimson; horizontal spreading flower. 
Shekinah. Soft lemon yellow deepening to rich yellow around 
its bright orange beard; 3 feet. 
Walhalla. Standards light lavender blue; falls satiny violet blue. 
Wyomissing. Standards creamy white, suffused soft rose; falls 
deep rose base, shading to flesh colored border. 
Price, any of the above Iris, 25c. each; doz., $2.50; $15.00 
per 100. 
Mixed German Iris. 15c. each; doz., $1.50; $10.00 per 100. 
The early flowering Iris of the Pumila and Intermedia types is a lovely addition to the early Spring Garden, (wa) 
