MICHELL’S HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 105 
r 1 P rf^tW 11 WHi e c. 0 r)H'S! h ^ ned flowfi-swhich were the delight of our grandmothers are to be found in this class of plants. They are all 
perfectly hardy and die down in the Fall, appearing again in the Spring with renewed vigor. 
tyf r ^!!f C f« a ni ng dem JJ nd for hardy perennial plants as they are of easy culture and there is not a time during the whole 
i b °o m : Eac h variety has a fixed time for flowering so that by making a judicious selection a succession of 
nt nnp% l y Sp ” n S untd th . e late Autumn. There is no set rule for the planting of perennials. The amount of room 
^fSnrv S ■° n /f d also the individual taste of the planter must be taken into consideration. Probably the most 
SSfifiS? h!!h S f,l°" ta n med fr -° m u l ? ard X, borde iJ? a , c , ked b ^ a , hedge or a fence > planting some of the taller growing sorts such as 
v. rS ’ Eo *j c ? mas > Hehanthus and Boltomas in the back, graduating the shorter growing sorts toward the front and 
finishing the border with an edging of Plumbago Larpentae, Phlox Subulata, Arabis and other of the dwarf growers. 
Our booklet, The Hardy Flower Garden, is an instructive publication and will be sent free on request. 
*ALYSSUM 
Argenteum. A dwarf growing plant, with silvery-green foliage and 
clusters of canary-yellow flowers throughout the Summer. 
Saxatile Compactum. An excellent low spreading plant for rockery 
or border, growing about 10 inches high and producing in May masses 
of golden-yellow flowers. 
25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
ANCHUSA (Sea Bugloss) 
Italica “Dropmore Variety.” Plants grow 4 feet high in pyramidal 
shape, branch freely and are loaded with bright blue, Forget-me-not- 
like flowers in June; very showy and valuable. 25c. each; $2.50 
per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
Myosotidiflora. A distinct dwarf variety from the Caucasian Moun¬ 
tains, with clusters of pretty blue Forget-me-not-like flowers in May; 
1 foot. 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
ANTHEMIS (Marguerite) 
Perry’s Variety (Improved Golden Marguerite). A wonderful improve¬ 
ment over the well known Anthemis Tinctoria, large, well shaped flow¬ 
ers, nearly 3 inches across, from June to October. The well propor¬ 
tioned plants with delicate fern-like foliage are most attractive and 
become covered with bright golden-yellow flowers which are valuable 
for cutting; 15-18 inches. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
Achillea, Boule de Neige 
ACHILLEA (Milfoil or Yarrow) 
Filipendulina ( Fern-leaved Yarrow). Finely cut foliage and brilliant yellow heads of flowers, lasting 
in full beauty all Summer; 4 to 5 feet. 
Millefolium Cerise Queen ( Rosy Milfoil). Finely cut, deep green foliage; flowers cherry red in dense 
heads; 18 inches high. 
Ptarmica Boule de Neige ( Ball of Snow). An improvement on The Pearl; the flowers, while not quite 
so large, are of more perfect form, with fuller centers, which makes it appear purer in color. 
-— The Pearl. A mass of double pure white flowers throughout the entire Summer. The strong, erect 
stems make it one of the best Summer flowers for cutting. 
‘Tomentosa (Wooley Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage with bright yellow flowers. June; 12 inches. 
25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
ACONITUM (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 
Fischeri. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with large, pale blue flowers in September and 
October. 
Spark’s Variety. The darkest blue of all; flowers in June; 3 feet. 
Wilsoni. Tall growing; very late Fall; violet-blue flowers. 
Price, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; per 100, $20.00. 
AETHIONEMA (Lebanon Candytuft) 
Persicum. Beautiful shrubby alpines of spreading habit. Rose-colored flowers from May until August; 
suitable for the border or rockery. 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; per 100, $20.00. 
AGROSTEMMA (Rose Campion) 
Stout, erect-growing plants, with silvery foliage, which contrasts well with the showy flowers pro¬ 
duced during June and July. 
Coronaria ( Mullein Pink). Bright rosy crimson; 2J^ to 3 feet. 
— Alba. A pure white variety. 
Price, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
MICHELL’S COLLECTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
No. 1—12 plants, good assortment.$2.50 No. 3— 50 plants, good assortment.$10.00. 
No. 2—25 plants, good assortment. 5.00 No. 4—100 plants, good assortment. 20.00. 
Plants marked * are suitable for the rock garden 
Aconitum 
Plant a few Iris for genuine garden pleasure; see pages 115 and 116 
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