MICHELL’S HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Hardy Grass 
GYNERIUM (Pampas Grass) 
Argenteum. The most effective of all the ornamental Grasses. 
Its large silvery plumes are produced on stems 8 to 10 feet high 
during the late Summer and Fall. This plant is well known to 
Summer visitors to California, where it is one of the features in 
many gardens. It can be grown equally well here and estab¬ 
lished plants can remain in the open ground if well protected. 
Extra plants of flowering size in 7 inch pots, $2.00 each. 
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, 35c. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 
per 100. 
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. 
25c. each; $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. 50c. each; $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 
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. 
30c. each; $2.75 per doz.; $18.00 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. 
Bruneum Coccineo. Erect branching habit, flowers of a dark, 
bronzy, brownish-red; one of the earliest to flower; 2)4 feet. 
Gaillardiaeflorum. Glowing bronzy-red petals with just a tip 
of golden-yellow; 3 feet. 
Golden Youth. Pure golden-yellow; early flowering; 2)4 feet. 
Nanum Luteum. Very erect, strong branching habit; large 
pure yellow flowers; 3 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. 
30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
* 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. 30c. each; $3.00 
per doz.; $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. 
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. 
25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
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. A new variety with very rich chrome-yellow 
flowers, turning to a bright yellow as they mature. These are 
almost double, having from 4 to 5 rows of petals, and are 
produced very profusely. The plant is of robust growth, about 
3 feet high. Mid-July to the end of August. 
25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
HIERACEUM 
Villosum. Silvery wooly leaves and bright yellow flowers; a 
very effective plant. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Plants marked * are suitable for the rock garden 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS make a wonderful Autumn showing; see page 110 
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